Charles Barkley has introduced he plans to retire from broadcasting following the 24-25 season.
“I’ve talked to all of the networks, however I ain’t going nowhere apart from TNT,” mentioned Barkley on NBATV following Sport 4 of the Finals. “However I’ve made the choice myself, it doesn’t matter what occurs, subsequent yr goes to be my final yr on tv.
“I simply need to say thanks to my NBA household. You guys have been nice to me. My coronary heart is full with pleasure and gratitude. However I will go the baton on the finish of subsequent yr. I hope the NBA stays with TNT. However for me personally, I needed you guys to listen to it from me. As a result of I am not doing any extra interviews. Do not y’all be calling me. No person calling me. I am not speaking about this once more.”
Whereas TNT has not formally been dominated out as a broadcast companion of the NBA past subsequent season, they’re anticipated to lose their rights to NBC.
Barkley joined TNT in 2000 and his partnership on Inside The NBA with Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal has turn into probably the most legendary establishments in sports activities tv.Â
