An absolute animal. Very very very underrated athletic ability. How many times did i see him rip a defensive rebound, go the length of the court, and dunk in someone's face? Countless!!!!
@@mdmcdd1117😂😂 well he hasn't played in years......but when he did , was an Allstar for years was on the greatest team ever assembled (arguably)....was considered the mvp of that team, won league mvp over Jordan, has been voted one of the top 50 players of all time, managed to stay relevant today.....not exactly overrated 😂.
I am 51 and watched Barkley from college and the NBA, He was a matchup nightmare for opposing teams because he would overpower small forwards in the post and was to quick and athletic for big forwards. I saw him dominate games by himself many times, a game changer.
@@EE-bg1de I don't Barkley was durable. Barkley credited his longevity to Moses Malone. Zion needs a Moses, so to speak. I don't care how much he weighs. He'll stay injured pushing himself to the NBA limits if he's too heavy.
@@GrouchyKraut ua-cam.com/video/UC0XOXvUpA4/v-deo.htmlsi=NhOqhXpgU4ZvB58L Charles was really heavy his rookie year. He had to lose weight just to get to 250 pounds. I never understood why some people act like they know what they are talking about when they are dead wrong 😂
The Chuckster had mad hops back in the day. He was the shortest guy I've ever seen be able to do a standing jump dunk while three 7 footers were hitting and fouling him.
Barkley was incredible when he was a Sixer. I know he got his MVP with the Suns, but his best years were in Philly. Beast. I was a diehard Magic Johnson fan, and even I can admit Barkley should've gotten MVP in 1990.
@@michaelfrazia4569 I remember watching Chuck when he was a just under 6'5" 300 pound center in college, routinely dominate 7 footers, almost always winning the tip when he jumped center. Used to kill Bowie and Turpin at Kentucky.
How could a 6'5 35-40 kilos overweight ended up as one of the greatest power forward of all time? Competed with players that were 6'10 and taller and out rebounded 95% of them? Barkley was a freak and blessed, my top 2 favourite players behing Bird.
what an,odd and unique athlete , he doesn't look like he could do much . but he is as graceful as a good shooting guard at times and at times a kinda clumsy tank ? I can't explain it really what I'm trying to say.
greatest overall athlete in sports, with his bodytype he could probably be doing boxing, be in the nfl or any other contact sport. this man was a total freak of nature
Most younger ppl see goofy Barkley commentator. Dude was a ferocious player. Explosive, powerful. Look at his board numbers throughout his career even later when he lost some of his hops.
They are completely different players so why compare them on what they can do? Barkley can’t defend nearly as well as Draymond but that doesn’t mean Draymond is better.
@@Celticsfor18th Don't you know? Someone compared draymond to Barkley as a compliment. Then draymond arrogantly dismissed Barkley's talent as a player. But I do agree with you, it's no comparison.
@@TerraRyzinglivesnah the sixers org made a bunch of mistakes. Trading Moses and trading the 86 1st overall pick (daughterty, Harper, price, sabonis, Rodman, etc) for Roy hinston will absolutely close a window fast. And it did. The sixers had a chance to rival the lakers and Celtics into the 90s. And That’s not getting into Toney’s misdiagnosed ankle injury that ruined his career. We swept a great lakers team, then had a couple early exits, and sold the team. Tragic. And everyone besides doc was young enough and Moses would’ve faired better with Barkley as his career matured at the time. Imagine if the kept the squad and pick. Cheeks/Toney/barkley/Daugherty/malone is contenders. With threatt off the bench and Hershey coming in 88’ to replace cheeks, etc. big fumble
Say what? Dude was a unit. It's only awkward because someone that built isn't supposed to move so well. But in the end it isn't awkward it's just impressive
which is better the barkley (76ers) or the nba mvp barkley (suns)? damn, i wish sir charles would have won at least one championship. he was unbelivable during his prime. 6'6 252 lbs with the strength of shaq and leaping ability of a prime v.carter. he truly is one of a kind.
Sixers Barkley when he still had his top end speed and leaping ability. Barkley was still great with the Sixers, but he was a complete unicorn with the Sixers. Never seen another player like him.
As someone who didn't start watching Barkley until he was on the Suns, it's so bizarre to see his youthful athleticism. He looks like a different player here.
I heard it on a game it was i think around 1990. The dude would also confuse the opponents on defense creating many ilegal defenses back then. What was more impressive by Charles was his in between post and mid range game. It was godly, lets remember he shot like Shaq inside the 3-Pointline.
A freak of nature with his athleticism, despite his relatively short height at the PF position. Combine that athleticism with his tenacity for rebounding and a bad ass attitude with confidence, with an excellent scorers touch from both inside and outside the 3 point line, crafty passing skills, eagle eyes with the court vision, stout and aggressive defense and a high basketball IQ. All of this in what has to be one of the more awkward looking body frames in NBA history, but of course, not as awkward as his golf swing, lol. It was a joy to watch him throughout his NBA career.
Lifelong sixers fan. Born in 80. My earliest memories was the end of Doc/start of Barkley era. And my dad back then was talkin about the Celtics always beating us.
Barkley also had a Very High B-Ball IQ. He Was Called the Zone Buster and Nobody Recieved More Double Teaming (sometimes 8-12 ft away from the basket) than Prime Sir Charles. He also Shot Like Shaq Inside the 3-Pointline and Had a Master Post Game. He Is The Most Efficient High Scoring Powerforward Ever. He is a Better Scorer, Post Player, Rebounder and Passer than Duncan.
There will never be another guy like Barkley who dominated at power forward despite being only 6-4. It helped that he had long arms, tremendous leaping ability and could handle the ball like a guard.
You are absolutely correct. I have met in person (school talk on inspiriation and motivation last year etc..) Sir Charles, and yes he is 6'4. Im taller than him haha lol! (6'7). Also got to have a shootaround with him. Since then, he has become my favourite player. I never knew he was that great! I think someone needs to update NBA listings and the wikipedia page....People see him as a "big" foward,although he was small for the position. He is probably the greatest PF ive ever seen! :)
I was so lucky that I met him when I've been on holiday in the USA, and I've got his autograph. Listen, I'm 6' 2", it's IMPOSSIBLE that he is only 6' 4". He definitely is 6'6".
Ernie is 6'2 and Kenny is 6'3 compare them to (6'4) Chuck who is the same height as 6'6 Jordan. Thank you for pointing out the obvious. Chuck diminishes himself. But Charles Barkley the NBA player was 6'6.
If Sixers were to trade him, the should have got something decent. Jeff Horncek is a good player, but no equal to Charles Barkley. Harold Katz says he regretted the trade- but it was Barkley who forced his way out.
I wish this guy had a ring before he retired. Him, Stockton, and Malone. They deserved it. Unfortunately, for Sir Charles, he had to deal with Bird, then Isaiah, then MJ in the East. You just can’t win with those guys in the same conference
He played both SF and PF. He has a very long wingspan and he has a lot of strength and a knack for the boards. He's shorter than MJ in pictures with him, so he's probably around 6'4. Ben Wallace was one of the best defensive centers because of his strength. He was only 6'7, 6'9 at most.
Barkley was 6'4 3/4" barefoot when measured. That's not the real height thought. The Guinness book correctly measures height after a full night sleep and an uncompressed spine. Barkley's true height was,at least 6'5 1/4" barefoot after a full night's sleep. The taller and heavier you are, the more height you lose Jorge "Giant" Gonzalez was measured at just 7'6" by the Atlanta Hawks but 7'7 1/4" by the Guinness Book in 2000. He was well over 400 lbs so his spine compressed more than twice of an average person during the day.
There are no undersized power forward like Charles Barkley or Larry Johnson anymore. The ones that despite their seemingly wrong size for their preffered position, yet can dominate the paint like no others.
Barkley may have a big mouth, but he could flat out play. His aggressiveness and tenacity is what made him the best power forward in the game, despite his relatively short height for his position.
An absolute animal. Very very very underrated athletic ability. How many times did i see him rip a defensive rebound, go the length of the court, and dunk in someone's face? Countless!!!!
The most awkward body frame ever for a guy that athletic lol
dude was the shortest front court player ever an the most dominant. inspired me to box out and go for every board. amazing dude.
I wouldn't say he's even close to underrated
Master Roshi I do. He gets more accolades for his mouth than his skills
@@mdmcdd1117😂😂 well he hasn't played in years......but when he did , was an Allstar for years was on the greatest team ever assembled (arguably)....was considered the mvp of that team, won league mvp over Jordan, has been voted one of the top 50 players of all time, managed to stay relevant today.....not exactly overrated 😂.
I am 51 and watched Barkley from college and the NBA, He was a matchup nightmare for opposing teams because he would overpower small forwards in the post and was to quick and athletic for big forwards. I saw him dominate games by himself many times, a game changer.
i like the Zion Comparison today.
@@EE-bg1de I don't
Barkley was durable. Barkley credited his longevity to Moses Malone. Zion needs a Moses, so to speak. I don't care how much he weighs. He'll stay injured pushing himself to the NBA limits if he's too heavy.
@@rohe4077 You're speaking the truth.
@EE-bg1de Charles didn't get fat till after he retired lol
@@GrouchyKraut ua-cam.com/video/UC0XOXvUpA4/v-deo.htmlsi=NhOqhXpgU4ZvB58L
Charles was really heavy his rookie year. He had to lose weight just to get to 250 pounds. I never understood why some people act like they know what they are talking about when they are dead wrong 😂
The Chuckster had mad hops back in the day.
He was the shortest guy I've ever seen be able to do a standing jump dunk while three 7 footers were hitting and fouling him.
He was dominant.
Barkley was incredible when he was a Sixer. I know he got his MVP with the Suns, but his best years were in Philly. Beast. I was a diehard Magic Johnson fan, and even I can admit Barkley should've gotten MVP in 1990.
Yup...Barkley in philly way more dominant than in phoenix... straight up scary as a sixer
@@michaelfrazia4569 I remember watching Chuck when he was a just under 6'5" 300 pound center in college, routinely dominate 7 footers, almost always winning the tip when he jumped center. Used to kill Bowie and Turpin at Kentucky.
@@powerboatguy2308 young guys don't realize what a beast he was...and what a power dunker.
Agreed on all points.
@@michaelfrazia4569 They let TNT fool them. This man was dominant. He had a motor others didn't.
How could a 6'5 35-40 kilos overweight ended up as one of the greatest power forward of all time? Competed with players that were 6'10 and taller and out rebounded 95% of them? Barkley was a freak and blessed, my top 2 favourite players behing Bird.
Tough nigga who had bounce and heart. Tons of respect to him
He was only overweight his rookie year, he played at 250 the rest of his career or 113 kg for you Europeans
That's still overweight for his height though.
john doe you do realize that kilograms are used worldwide right...
Fuck the metric system tho and fuck the UN too. Don't try to shove that shit down our throats.
A 6'5 power forward who dominated in the eastern and western conference. A freak of nature athlete.
He truly was.
and he played the back up center postion in many games
what an,odd and unique athlete , he doesn't look like he could do much . but he is as graceful as a good shooting guard at times and at times a kinda clumsy tank ? I can't explain it really what I'm trying to say.
And yet, you make perfect sense. One of a kind player indeed...
You sound like a hater
He is a pure beast, he truly deserved a ring.
greatest overall athlete in sports, with his bodytype he could probably be doing boxing, be in the nfl or any other contact sport. this man was a total freak of nature
Most awkward body frame for a guy that athletic, imagine how athletic he would be in he had a more athletic tone
Good point
Most younger ppl see goofy Barkley commentator. Dude was a ferocious player. Explosive, powerful. Look at his board numbers throughout his career even later when he lost some of his hops.
I'm yet to see draymond green do any of the things that I just saw Charles Barkley do.
Well draymond committed a lot of technical fouls so thats a good start..😁
They are completely different players so why compare them on what they can do? Barkley can’t defend nearly as well as Draymond but that doesn’t mean Draymond is better.
Celticsfor18th thank you a sensible person
@@Celticsfor18th Don't you know? Someone compared draymond to Barkley as a compliment. Then draymond arrogantly dismissed Barkley's talent as a player. But I do agree with you, it's no comparison.
Unstoppable on a fast break...a real finisher
That pass by dr. J tho
Diego Chavez that is nice
If he would have caught Doc and Moses when they were a few years younger he would have had rings
@@TerraRyzinglivesnah the sixers org made a bunch of mistakes. Trading Moses and trading the 86 1st overall pick (daughterty, Harper, price, sabonis, Rodman, etc) for Roy hinston will absolutely close a window fast. And it did. The sixers had a chance to rival the lakers and Celtics into the 90s.
And That’s not getting into Toney’s misdiagnosed ankle injury that ruined his career.
We swept a great lakers team, then had a couple early exits, and sold the team. Tragic. And everyone besides doc was young enough and Moses would’ve faired better with Barkley as his career matured at the time.
Imagine if the kept the squad and pick. Cheeks/Toney/barkley/Daugherty/malone is contenders. With threatt off the bench and Hershey coming in 88’ to replace cheeks, etc. big fumble
He truly was a ONE MAN WRECKING CREW. Was virtually the lone talent on those early 90s Sixers teams. No joke.
the most awkward body frame of all time but a phenomenal athlete and a beast player
Jayykub757 probably u should also comment on his facial arrangement....
Say what? Dude was a unit. It's only awkward because someone that built isn't supposed to move so well. But in the end it isn't awkward it's just impressive
Look up Sammo Hung. Another fat yet athletic legend.
@@jp3813 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@jp3813he doesn’t even look fat i’m confused
I bet that no one from 1987-1997 tried to take a charge from Barkley. I bet there was a stat for this.
I still find it hilarious that a few years back people were comparing Donkey Green to Barkley.
He loved that behind the back dribble
That's a lot of back to dribble behind, the ball was well protected.
6'5 but played like he's 7'0. He made it cool to be short and stalky
Ben yea because 6'5 is short
Snap Snap for a dominant PF
@@Ausnapify 6 ft 5 is short for every position but the pg.
CPGoat #3 true im just saying your girl wishes you were 6’5
@@Ausnapify lol. damn why u gotta do my like that? She better not be thinking about no 6 ft 5 nigga.😂
which is better the barkley (76ers) or the nba mvp barkley (suns)? damn, i wish sir charles would have won at least one championship. he was unbelivable during his prime. 6'6 252 lbs with the strength of shaq and leaping ability of a prime v.carter. he truly is one of a kind.
Sixers Barkley
Phillie
@@OK_225 Sixers Barley was the better Barkley to me.
Sixers Barkley when he still had his top end speed and leaping ability. Barkley was still great with the Sixers, but he was a complete unicorn with the Sixers. Never seen another player like him.
As someone who didn't start watching Barkley until he was on the Suns, it's so bizarre to see his youthful athleticism. He looks like a different player here.
Doesn't get the credit he deserves the most unique player in nba history, never had the teammates that bird , magic or Jordan had
His Phoenix Suns team had talent but played scared in my opinion. KJ specifically. Barkley did all he could
His early Philly team was stacked with HoFs. Especially his rookie season but yeah, he was basically alone during his prime years.
@@Lymbe06 a very old Dr.J and declining Moses Malone won’t do it
I heard it on a game it was i think around 1990. The dude would also confuse the opponents on defense creating many ilegal defenses back then. What was more impressive by Charles was his in between post and mid range game. It was godly, lets remember he shot like Shaq inside the 3-Pointline.
A freak of nature with his athleticism, despite his relatively short height at the PF position. Combine that athleticism with his tenacity for rebounding and a bad ass attitude with confidence, with an excellent scorers touch from both inside and outside the 3 point line, crafty passing skills, eagle eyes with the court vision, stout and aggressive defense and a high basketball IQ. All of this in what has to be one of the more awkward looking body frames in NBA history, but of course, not as awkward as his golf swing, lol. It was a joy to watch him throughout his NBA career.
such an odd frame . but Charles was a great low post player and presence . crazy to see how the game has changed
Such a beast and only standing at 6'6
kids on here only seen chuck on TNT....wow we getting old. BARKEY was a BEAST franchise player like mike, malone, d robinson. Her was just a beast
Lifelong sixers fan. Born in 80. My earliest memories was the end of Doc/start of Barkley era. And my dad back then was talkin about the Celtics always beating us.
Zion better study Barkley. They're going to be similar players
Charles Harding a little shorter heavier and better skill set then Barkley. Zions a straight up Cheat code.
definitely the truth
Barkley was kinda pissed off. Especially after Knight cut him in 84 for the Oly team.
Charles Barkley is too real for America
Wow!! And here we are six months later and today on ESPN they were saying the same thing
He is gonna be BIG one day! great moves right there!
This brings back sooo many memories MO Cheeks and Bobby Jones AHHHHH the good ole days .....then i would try out the moves the next day on the court
Barkley also had a Very High B-Ball IQ. He Was Called the Zone Buster and Nobody Recieved More Double Teaming (sometimes 8-12 ft away from the basket) than Prime Sir Charles. He also Shot Like Shaq Inside the 3-Pointline and Had a Master Post Game. He Is The Most Efficient High Scoring Powerforward Ever. He is a Better Scorer, Post Player, Rebounder and Passer than Duncan.
Anyone gonna mention his ball handling off the charts
There's a ton of indie games about him a true legend!
There will never be another guy like Barkley who dominated at power forward despite being only 6-4. It helped that he had long arms, tremendous leaping ability and could handle the ball like a guard.
Spoke too soon
Zion enters the chat asking if you’ve seen his daddy
@@leeolie3728 He was right. There still isn't anyone like Barkley.
Zion got short arms and no heart 💓
no one got up from a standing position like Chuck
He was such a freak at Philly... The beast from the east.
Barkley had one of the illest behind the back dribbles in NBA history.
chuck was a beasttttttt i don't think many ppl know that after seeing him on TNT
The Round Mound of Rebounds!
Can’t come up w a comparison. Rodman-rebounding plus points
I think he was very underrated as a player. He was a joy to watch (except for the time he played for Houston).
0:53 Catching a player who dives into the stands to save a ball and throwing him back into the play might be the most Philly thing I've ever seen.
charles barkley is my cusion
This is one of my favorite songs the background music.
Greatest 5'9" player ever.
Seriously?
***** ... i know... 1st guy was trolling
+WillieIIIreborn Barkely was probably 6'4 or 6'5
pylbetajv LMAO he's 6'4 bro!
Simmons! Also, my favourite PF of all time.
at 6'4" the things he did was amazing, esp rebounding with the big boys
He was not 6’4
@@RexT3rra its common knowledge, both jordan and barkley are 6'4" without shoes.
I’m with sir Charles ba lbj no matter what he achieved sir Charles is a true warrior
he was soooo good !!!
If Charles is 5'9, Dwyane Wade is 5'8.
Wade is like 3 inches shorter.
That erving pass at the end tho !!!! Whooooo
2:19 I don't give a fuck how much money my contract is worth if this happens to me I'm retiring and moving to Africa
Thank you. I like people that deal with facts.
You are absolutely correct. I have met in person (school talk on inspiriation and motivation last year etc..) Sir Charles, and yes he is 6'4. Im taller than him haha lol! (6'7). Also got to have a shootaround with him. Since then, he has become my favourite player. I never knew he was that great! I think someone needs to update NBA listings and the wikipedia page....People see him as a "big" foward,although he was small for the position. He is probably the greatest PF ive ever seen! :)
He's probably 6'4 now. He's shrinking because of his age and his weight.
Barkley is one of those players who makes today's NBA look like the kinder garden.
kindergarden huh ?.. aight ..
Stfu
Barkley, Kemp, Dumars, Ainge, Rodman, Thomas. All those dudes would wreck a Steph Curry.
@@1439of2000 Steve kerr
will we ever see a 6'6" dominating power forward again?
mann forreal!
Terrence Ross
more like 6'4"
***** He never played without his shoes so calling him 6'6" isn't really misleading
+elai314 More like 6'5". He's 6'4" and 3/4. Obviously closer to 6'5".
lol i love that last one
i wish i grew up watching barkely play!
I want to see a NBA rookie like him next season. Brutality!!
Beast - great ending for video
Damn the Doctor J and Charles Barkley what a duo
Why did Philly ever trade him he's the kind of player you build around?
Barkley had great athletic ability, instincts and even a huge wingspan for his height. Built for basketball
Inch for inch, best basketball player of all time. 6'4" and playing like a 6'10" player, with all the speed and agility of a guard
I was so lucky that I met him when I've been on holiday in the USA, and I've got his autograph. Listen, I'm 6' 2", it's IMPOSSIBLE that he is only 6' 4". He definitely is 6'6".
Ernie is 6'2 and Kenny is 6'3 compare them to (6'4) Chuck who is the same height as 6'6 Jordan. Thank you for pointing out the obvious. Chuck diminishes himself. But Charles Barkley the NBA player was 6'6.
@@17thN.O He and Jordan wee measured at 6'5" at the olympics, that is their real height.
Damn! This guy was a Beast!
Young Charles was so athletic 💪 🏀
The Greatest Powerforward That Ever Lived!
If Sixers were to trade him, the should have got something decent. Jeff Horncek is a good player, but no equal to Charles Barkley. Harold Katz says he regretted the trade- but it was Barkley who forced his way out.
sixers didn't put any talents around Charles
I wish this guy had a ring before he retired. Him, Stockton, and Malone. They deserved it. Unfortunately, for Sir Charles, he had to deal with Bird, then Isaiah, then MJ in the East. You just can’t win with those guys in the same conference
Guy was a beast!
He played both SF and PF. He has a very long wingspan and he has a lot of strength and a knack for the boards. He's shorter than MJ in pictures with him, so he's probably around 6'4. Ben Wallace was one of the best defensive centers because of his strength. He was only 6'7, 6'9 at most.
happy bday sir charles!!!
He did, many times. He pulled some when he was in Suns.
Barkley was 6'4 3/4" barefoot when measured. That's not the real height thought.
The Guinness book correctly measures height after a full night sleep and an uncompressed spine. Barkley's true height was,at least 6'5 1/4" barefoot after a full night's sleep. The taller and heavier you are, the more height you lose Jorge "Giant" Gonzalez was measured at just 7'6" by the Atlanta Hawks but 7'7 1/4" by the Guinness Book in 2000. He was well over 400 lbs so his spine compressed more than twice of an average person during the day.
That thunderous Tomohawk Dunk against the Bucks was Epic !
And original dunking and defensive machine
Nowadays, most of NBA players don't came back to defend after they dunked... True story
amazing off two feet jumper
The hops are insane
Freight train.
Very smart and intelligent.
Fearless when speaking his mind.
This is the Barkley that I remember. I didn't pay much attention to his career after he left the 76ers
I did not know he was like that DAMN!!!!!!!
There are no undersized power forward like Charles Barkley or Larry Johnson anymore. The ones that despite their seemingly wrong size for their preffered position, yet can dominate the paint like no others.
3:37 Got the basket, the foul, and the number.
I can go around you, i can get through you,or i'll just do what i do best😊
A frickin beast!
barkley is beast!
This guy is good.
+I'mNotCharlesBarkley SoDon'tBanMe i see u again
Love the music
He is In! Class of 2006!
DG:My name is Draymond Green and am a 3 x NBA Champion
Charles Barkley: Hold My Nuts
Young Barkley!
Saw a tweet saying Keldon plays like a young Barkley. Had to check since I was pretty young when this happened.
Barkley is a beast
Zion Williams like Charles Barkley i definitely see they favor eachother
Happy Birthday Sir Charles
Beast.
Barkley may have a big mouth, but he could flat out play. His aggressiveness and tenacity is what made him the best power forward in the game, despite his relatively short height for his position.