
In the 89-90 season Charles received the most votes for MVP but lost the honor to Magic Johnson. The following season (86-87) Malone was traded and Charles moved into the role of the team’s leader. In his second year with the 76ers Charles continued to improve his skill with off season work outs under the training of Moses Malone and became the team’s best rebounder and number two scorer. With Malone’s help Charles averaged 14.0 point and 8.6 rebounds per game and earned his place on the All-Rookie team. Moses Malone worked with Charles and helped him better manage his weight. The three star players that led the 76ers to the 1983 NBA championships. He played alongside Julius Erving, Moses Malone and Maurice Cheeks. Christina BarkleyĬharles was recruited by the NBA and went on to play for the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984. Despite being shorter than the average center, Charles played center during his college basketball years. He received little to no attention from the college basketball scouts until he scored 26 points against Alabama’s mostly highly sought-after High School player.Īfter being recruited by Auburn University Charles played 3 seasons with the school while majoring in Business Management and was known for his prowess in rebounds despite his size. He led his team to an impressive 26-3 record on their way to the state semi-finals. However, over the summer his humble 5-feet 1o inch frame gained 6 inches and he made the team the following year. Charles Barkley Basketball careerĬharles was raised in Leeds, Alabama and as a junior was not allowed to join the varsity team and was only named as a reserve. Although resistant at first, he did eventually reconcile with his father and has a good relationship with him to this day. Charles’s father didn’t become involved in his son’s life again until he had already begun making his climb into the spotlight. Charles was raised by a single mom and grew up in poverty. Unfortunately, Frank Barkley left his family when Charles was young and started a new life, refusing to be involved financially or emotionally with Charcey and his boys. He was 1 of 4 sons born to this young family in their 20s although his brother Rennie died during infancy.

Who raised Charles Barkley?Ĭharles Barkley was born on the 20th of February, 1963 to Charcey Glenn and Frank Barkley. At present he works as an analyst on Inside the NBA.

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What was Charles Barkley known for? Charles Barkley is an American retired professional basketball player. What is the net worth of Charles Barkley?.
