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 aside from TNT,” stated Barkley on NBATV following Sport 4 of the Finals. “However I’ve made the choice myself, it doesn’t matter what occurs, subsequent 12 months goes to be my final 12 months on tv.
“I simply wish 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 cross the baton on the finish of subsequent 12 months. I hope the NBA stays with TNT. However for me personally, I wished 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 one calling me. I am not speaking about this once more.”
Whereas TNT has not formally been dominated out as a broadcast accomplice 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 grow to be one of the crucial legendary establishments in sports activities tv.Â
