Charles Barkley is a former American basketball player who played in the NBA and here is all about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements.
Charles Barkley is an 11x times NBA All-Star who is considered to be one of America’s best power forwards. Let’s see how much is the 1993 MVP’s net worth is in 2021.
Charles Barkley Facts
Birth Place | Leeds, Alabama |
Father’s Name | Frank Barkley |
Mother’s Name | Charcey Glenn |
Star Sign | Pisces |
College | Auburn University |
Net Worth (2022) | $50 Million |
Salary (2022) | $1.5 Million |
Age | 59 |
Date of Birth | February 20, 1963 |
Height (ft) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Weight (kg) | 114 (252 lb) |
Nationality | American |
NBA Draft Year | 1984 |
NBA Draft Pick | Round 1/ Pick: 5th overall |
Playing Career | 1984-2000 |
Position | Power Forward / Small Forward |
Teams | Philadelphia 76ers (1984-1992), Phoenix Suns (1992-1996), Houston Rockets (1996-2000) |
Achievements | NBA Most Valuable Player (1993), 11x NBA All-Star (1987-1997), NBA All-Star MVP (1991), 2x Gold Medal Olympics (1992, 1996), Basketball Hall of Fame |
Wife/Girlfriend | Maureen Blumhardt |
Children | Christiana Barkley |
Endorsements | Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Nike, Right Guard, T-Mobile |
Charles Barkley was the 1984 Round 1, 5th overall draft pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. A hall-of-fame career spanning more than a decade, Barkley was fondly nicknamed ‘Sir Charles’, ‘Chuck’ and ‘the Round Mound of Rebound’ by his peers.
He used to play college basketball for Auburn University and was later inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player. He is currently an analyst on ‘Inside the NBA’.
Charles Barkley Stats
Points: 23,757 (22.1 PPG)
Rebounds: 12,546 (11.7 RPG)
Assists: 4,215 (3.9 APG)
Championship Rings: Nil
Season MVP: 1 (1993)
Finals MVP: Nil
All-Stars MVP: 1 (1991)
Olympic Gold medals: 2 (1992, 1996)
Charles Barkley debuted for the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984 where he joined a veteran team that included Julius Erving, Moses Malone, and Maurice Cheeks. Under efficient tutelage, Barkley averaged 14.0 points and 8.6 rebounds per game during the regular season and earned a berth on the All-Rookie Team.
The Sixers advanced to the 1984 Eastern Conference Finals but they were defeated by Boston Celtics. In the postseason, rookie Barkley averaged 14.9 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.
During the 1992-1993 season, Barkley was traded to the Phoenix Suns. The deal went well for both Barkley and the Suns. In 1993, Barkley won the NBA Most Valuable Player award. In the same season, Barkley went to the NBA Finals for the first time in his career. However, they lost to the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls.
In 1996, Barkley was traded to the Houston Rockets where he joined legendary players like Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon. They managed to reach the 1996 Western Conference Finals but they were defeated by the Utah Jazz. In 2000, Barkley retired from NBA, thus concluding his sixteen-year-long career.
Barkley also participated in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games as a member of the United States men’s basketball team. He won two gold medals in each the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Charles Barkley Net Worth and Salary
Sir Charles has a net worth of approximately $50 million. His net worth is generated from the amounts he received from his TNT salary, his property, and the endorsement deals he has earned. Unfortunately, Barkley has a history of gambling. It is said that he has lost over $10 million in gambling including a hefty sum of $2.5 million in under six hours playing blackjack.
He earns his salary from TNT as an analyst on ‘Inside the NBA’. It is reported that his salary is $1.5 million.
Charles Barkley Parents and Family
the 11x NBA All-Star is the son of Frank Barkley and his mother is Charcey Glenn. He has a younger brother named Darryl Barkley. Barkley’s parents got divorced when he was young.
His mother remarried and Barkley has a stepbrother named John Glenn. He had another stepbrother named Rennie who died in infancy. When Barkley was 11 years old, his stepfather was killed in an accident.
The 58-year-old former NBA star is successfully married for 31 years to Maureen Blumhardt and enjoys a private life. The couple has a 31-year-old daughter named Christina Barkley.
Charles Barkley Endorsements and Property
Barkley has some popular companies endorsing him. In his prime, Barkley starred in a very famous Nike commercial stating, “I’m not a role model.” Chuck is endorsed by Capital One, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Nike, Right Guard, and T-Mobile.
He also owns a mansion in Scottsdale, Arizona which is reportedly worth $2.2 million. He is also passionate about luxurious cars. He is a proud owner of cars like the Lincoln Navigator and Bentley.
FAQs about Charles Barkley
What is the age of Charles Barkley? |
Charles Barkley is 59 years old and was born on February 20, 1963. |
What is the net worth of Charles Barkley? |
Charles Barkley is said to be worth $50 million. |
Where was Charles Barkley born? |
Charles Barkley was born in Leeds, Alabama. |
What is the height of Charles Barkley? |
Charles Barkley’s height is 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
What is the weight of Charles Barkley? |
Charles Barkley’s weight is 114 kg (252 lb) |
Who is the wife of Charles Barkley? |
Charles Barkley’s wife is Maureen Blumhardt. |
Who is the daughter of Charles Barkley? |
Charles Barkley has a daughter named Christiana Barkley. |
In which year was Charles Barkley drafted? |
Charles Barkley was drafted in the year 1984/ Round 1/ Pick: 5th overall |
In what positions did Charles Barkley play? |
Charles Barkley played in the position of Power Forward / Small Forward. |
For what teams did Charles Barkley play for? |
Charles Barkley played for Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets |
Did Charles Barkley ever win an NBA Championship? |
No, Charles Barkley has never won an NBA championship. |
What brands endorse Charles Barkley? |
Charles Barkley is endorsed by Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Nike, Right Guard, T-Mobile |
What are the nicknames of Charles Barkley? |
Charles Barkley is fondly called Chuck, Sir Charles, the Round Mound of Rebound and Crisco Kid. |
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