Ah, yes, Sir Charles.
A great American commentator. A voice that permeates sports culture, and sometimes upsets the women of San Antonio. Known for his phenomenal golf swing and almost winning multiple NBA Championships.
And now we can stop wondering what he thinks about pickleball.
Charles Barkley Chose Golf Over Pickleball—And His Reason Is Peak Barkley
If you ever wondered why Charles Barkley hasn’t joined the seemingly endless parade of celebrities falling in love with pickleball, wonder no more.
After a late-night Inside the NBA broadcast, Barkley caught a 7 a.m. flight to Birmingham to play in a Pro-Am before the PGA Champions Tour’s first major, The Tradition. In classic Chuck fashion, the Hall of Famer and sports analyst gave a hilariously unfiltered explanation that’s now making the rounds.
“The problem with pickleball is I don’t like playing with old people. When I go to the gym, I don’t want to play with no 80-year-olds.”
He must not own any mirrors.
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Forget that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America. Forget that it’s attracted names like LeBron,…
