Charles Barkley's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech
2012 ж. 16 Ақп.
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Charles Barkley delivers his speech upon being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2006. To learn more about Charles Barkley take a look at his official Hall of Fame bio at www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famer...
The 56 dislikes must be from those big ol' San Antonio women.
theblackmamba323 Perfect lol
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theblackmamba323 LoL
Any man who makes fun of any woman, probably has never kissed a girl and lives in his mom's basement! dumb ass
your very right
Charles Barkley is probably the only dude on television who will say it like it is. no sugarcoat, no beating around the bush
SHAQ
One other: Rodman
Him and Paul Pierce, but Paul Pierce is arrogant AF.
Mike Tyson
Chuck and rodman
"I want to thank you for protecting my money" "My first agent was a crook" LOL
this was the best joke followed by the wedding line. lol
@MANCHESTER UNITED Shut.the.fuck.up
@MANCHESTER UNITED *Football. Dumbass.
@MAN UTD basketball is, and will always will be, more entertaining and physical than 'soccer'
@M soccer is for wusses, it's not even a real sport
3:18 "I loved college, I just hated school....uh... you know... I was in Auburn for three years, and... I checked my transcript recently, and I'm a *legit* freshman." LMAO!!! Charles Barkley , you are awesome.
+Ed Vega chuck seems like he's missing a screw or two most of the time but he said couple of wise words in this speech.
+TupacolypseNow I think you're mixing up the persona with the person. If Chuck was as dumb as most people think he is he'd have been broke 3 years out the league.
No the problem with this planet is that young people today have no respect, can't joke about serious things and are a bunch of sensitive wossies. Charles is intelligent because you know why? He speaks his mind and is a great, great person. People that speak their mind are often charismatic and have dominating personalities which people of less intelligence are often enraged or afraid off. And stop pulling shit like this out of your ass. Idk why people are so damn up in skin colour, it's a sure sign of an idiot. I love charles, in fact most of the men I look up to are black, and I am as far from black as you can get. I'm hitlers image of a perfect human being. Tall blonde, blue eyes. But does it matter? am I any different than charles barkley for example? No. Stop making yourself look like an ass.
+mroboiz, thank you for the kind compliments. It takes someone dumb to know dumbness. Usually people who criticize others do it out of envy. Be happy with what you have whether it’s a little or a lot. Be an example to those around you. But here we like Charles Barkley because he brings smiles to our faces after hearing his speech. Thank you.
Watching Sir Charles speaking is like reading 10 books at the same time 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Love what Charles says when MJ gives him shit about not getting a ring: "I didn't get to play with Scottie Pippen"
***** And got dissed by Pippen. Then Barkley threatened to shoot him. I don't think he enjoyed playing with Pippen.
I think the point here that Charles was making was that Pippen is what made MJ truly great. He was making the argument that Pippen is the only thing giving MJ an edge over Barkley. Agree or not, it's a clever and accurate argument. Yeah, Barkley DID get to play with Scottie. When they were both WAY past their prime.
***** You're trying to tell me Pippen wasn't there or something? Like I just said, Agree with Barkley or disagree. All I said is I like what he's saying. He makes a point. Pippen was a huge weapon in MJ's arsenal. How are Jordan's stats gonna mean Pippen wasn't helping him? I don't remember the par tin the 93 season where Jordan was playing alone. Maybe then the stats would be more persuasive.
***** I am from Chicago, born and raised, lifelong and the very FIRST thing Michael Jordan (himself) said during his enshrinement, first thing he said and fully acknowledged was "Scottie Pippen" he fully realizes he would have won (nothing) without Scottie Pippen....That's why both he AND Scottie have statues and banners here in Chicago....
Howard Boyd Michael's speech was awful though lol I found it hard to even listen to all of it, it would have been much more poignant if he had treated everyone he mentioned with the same respect as he did Scottie. Without Pippen, Mike wouldn't have won 6, and vise versa, they needed each other. He is still (comfortably in my eyes) the best ever, and to be fair he has always given credit to Pippen. Anyways Chuck was obviously joking.
The best personality in NBA history. Bow down to Sir Charles.
The Rogue Scholars Podcast AGREE 100%
@Positive Mentality It's just a nickname
Olin M Imomihz Sr. Charles for respect. The guy was a monster for his size. 6’5” or so and he dominated the glass and post. He was the height of a guard yet he pounded the paint with 7 footers. This dude was awesome!!!
Chuck might not have won any chips, but he’s won more hearts around the world than any player.
Facts!
from back then and even until now he's still the realest guy in the NBA
Anyone who feels Sir Charles is not a hall of famer is an imbecile. In his prime he was virtually unguardable - and I mean in a McHale sense of unstoppable. When he wanted to score, he scored. One of the great power forwards of all time.
True. Barkley was top 3 player in his prime. Some years he was 2nd to MJ.
The era where the badass players played. Too bad coz he played against MJ but his speech is so humble just thanking everyone who help him. MJ is a dick.
Yup
lol i dont think ive ever heard anyone say hes not a HOF player, hes considered one of the best at his position in history. Anyone who thinks hes not is a millennial who probably thinks curry is the greatest of all time (what a joke)
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Wow I didn't knew Ernie was battling cancer. Im happy that he is well now. Ernie is the man!
What kind of cancer
Madson Penha Non-Hodgkin lymphoma it’s a type of blood cancer the survival rate for it is really high so there was never too much concern
@@Chris-mr5nj no matter whatever cancer you go through it's always a cause of concern
VincentHanna121 stfu
Where u been
One of the best hall of fame speeches for sure. Charles is a natural.
okk
Not quite up to Bird with the Dream Team though. "A cast of characters - and Charles Barkley." Or the "long travels" of the 1960s teams....
He is a man, yall forgot what that is.
Charles is a natural when it comes to being funny ... Others try too hard
This is one of the all time great hall of fame speeches. Filled with humility, grace, and humor. Love this guy!
"He's the most honest friend you'll ever have" - Michael Jordan
Benjamin Joseph Silverio and that’s why their relationship went sour
@@ViverrineZeus Really? Why are they no longger friends?
Nigel Andandi he criticized how Michael Jordan ran the Charlotte Hornets
Jesus Zavala they are friends
Nah, so far they’re not anymore.
To those who say that Sir Charles was overrated, consider this: Fewer than 20 players in NBA history averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds per game for their entire careers. Neither Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, nor Lebron James can say that. Barkley can. That's pretty impressive.
Jace Barnett Lebron has 30000 points with 8000 assist and 8000 boards.how many have done that?.....
this aint about Lebron, gtfo
@@thestilt8953 LeBum has lost 5 NBA finals. How many players have lost that much?
@@TK0S3 6 finals.
@@TK0S3 and there are some. West,Baylor
Jordan,Pippen,Rodman,Shaq,Reggie,Barkley,Hardaway,Magic,Bird,Petrovic...1985-1998 Glory years of Basketball
You forgot hakeem
How the fuck do you forget Hakeem????
+MONIKA STIPIC Olajuwon, Ewing, Malone, Payton/Kemp, Dominique up until about 94', David Robinson, Miller you left out quite a few quality names
+Ricky Moss you all need to chill, man :D remember, that era had unbelievable amount of great players. I must say I would struggle to even mention half of them if someone asked me to :) Great years for NBA ;)
Clyde, hill, Kobe, Zo, Vince, iverson, Kidd, Webber, Garnett, Marbury, Ray Allen, Duncan, David Robinson, Glen rice. These dudes would murder today's NBA.
best HOF speech compared to his contemporaries. It wasn 't just about him. It was about his rivals, it was about his teammates, it was about his challenges. Along with bringing in his TNT family, he was able to conclude everything by honoring the history of game. Doing it all the while in a breeze of comedy.......there will never be another like Sir Charles
H C Totally agree with your comment unlike the other dude here who said it was an ok speech and made a wrong reference to his TNT colleague Ernie Johnson (it’s not Ernie Banks!).
not so much about the Phoenix Suns......a lot of bitterness
"I went to Auburn for three years, I just checked my transcripts and I'm a legit freshman." Charles Barkley at his finest.
Phoenix loves this man, I wear his Jersey proudly
Enshrined by the great Moses Malone, RIP, my brother!!!
RIP MOSES
RIP Moses
RIP BIG MO !!
Charles is sometimes thought of as a clown on TV but he was a beast as a player and thoughtful, intelligent, respectful and classy when he needed to be.
I love charles barkley but he is not intelligent. He didnt average 8 assists a game. Nor did he run the floor.
Not giving assists doesn't mean you're not intelligent....
+Bob Walker Obviously Charles isn't a rocket scientist, but I wouldn't say he's "not intelligent" in terms of a Rhodes Scholar, but he is smart in that he has good common sense and instincts. Then when you combine those attributes with a guy who TRULY speaks his mind (and says to hell with PC, thankfully) the way few other people can, then that's quite a formidable individual. And I say this as a hardcore Celtics fan, so it's not like I have a bias or ulterior motive in favor of Charles. But he was not only one of the greatest players ever, but is truly just one of a kind as an all-around person.
He is inteligent. You know what is one of the traits of inteligent human? To have sense of humour. He has it ;)
I've seen some highlights of Charles Barkley when he played for the 76ers and Phoenix Suns and one thing I liked was that he was like a vehicle without brakes. he would run through every player and slam the ball in. he was fearless forward player
10:55 "I've never had a job. I'VE never had a job! ... I don't ever want one either!" Hahahaha!
Tnt is a job
Edgar Alvarez I’m pretty sure he means a regular 9-5 job. TNT is hardly a job, he watches NBA games and then talks about them.
@@MegaHariboboy hey, im only going by what chuck said. Tnt is still a job so hes gone back on his word bruh, is all im saying haha.
@@MegaHariboboy I mean that's not all the do. Things go on in the background.
@Raymond11 how do you know where he's at ?
There will never be a unique player like him again. Under 6'6" and dominated other PFs that were four to five inches taller.
Chuck hayes ?
Juan Tamad Who's talking about Chuck Hayes
Eric Matterson chuck hayes is a 6'6 pf that dominates people 4-5 inch taller than him , in my opinion he is this generation of charles barkley
Eric Matterson I never saw him play.
Eric Matterson i think he plays for the raptors , you should watch him more , he can really dominate like charles barkley did back in the day
R.I.P Moses.
3:31 That delivery was perfection. Dude's a natural comedian.
Even without a ring. One of the greatest players to ever play the game.
Barkley, Stockton, Malone, Miller, Ewing...yeah you don't necessarily have to win a championship to be great. Every single one of those men would have a championship if it weren't for the Bulls.
class act. I love the man. I admire MJ but I would rather hang out with this guy...
I would rather hang out with Chuck, Tim Duncan, Bill Russell than MJ
Chuck is the greatest basketball personality ever, maybe even in all sports. He's incredibly interesting to listen to when people don't interrupt him and he doesn't give a shit who's listening.
One thing I love about Chuck is that he cares about people and things but he doesn’t cate what you think of him. I’d vote Chuck for president.
I agree
All sports? You live in such a small world
A humble, smart, kind and honest person, love you chuck!
- "I checked my transcript. in 3 years, i'm still a freshman." Sir Charles
What a speech. Chuck has to be one of my favorite people ever. Such a big heart, so entertaining, hilarious.
"I told Ernie he need to be more like me and Kenny, I said it's best you go bald because I don't think you wanna be black." LMAO!
My eyes were watery after that lol from laughing
9 years overdue tho...You gave one hell of a speech Sir Charles Barkley!
"I tell the kids put that money in the bank, save it. That money have to last you your whole life" is such an underrated, important message. Especially these days where flexing is very important to a lot of kids. Flexing gets you know where, its deciding to not but that chain, not to buy that designer belt, not to buy all expensive things but to save that money. Thats what makes you successful in the long run. 75% of these rappers these kids look up to will be broke bums by the age of 50 because they "had" to buy that 50,000 dollar chain for that music video and they "had" to buy a new pair of expensive shoes every other day and didnt save most that money. Investing and saving = lifetime wealth Spending and flexing = no benefit, no reward, just a waste of money
Conscious speech ever!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Only barkley could pronounce filet mignon "filet minion😂😂😂😂👊
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Yes, clown buffon with a socalled college degree. Sigh...
@@williamjones7247 judging by your spelling, I'm not sure you even have a so-called high school diploma.
@@robertridley9279 Lol...clearly you're short on intellect and common sense. Obviously a typo but you go with your negative side and make assertions you can't possibly prove. Some ppl in life.. sigh.
Charles said it that way on purpose! He was the greatest!
charles is funny as hell man.. you can just tell he has such a great sense of humor. i loved the way he played... angry.
Charles is my favorite player of all time. The round mound of rebound.
This is my favourite hall of fame speech by a long distance
Pure class. Miss watching him play. And his wife....what a SAINT. God bless you Charles Barkley.
Sir Charles, that came from the heart and that's what you want at a hall of fame speech.
Genuine and authentic 13:24
Chuck is my favorite basketball player ever.
Sean McCarthy same
Same here. Still collecting anything Barkley up to this day
My favorite player as a kid growing up. In my opinion, the BEST PF in NBA History.
Tim Duncan was the best Pf
Ever heard of a guy called Karl Malone?
no doubt
@@Bobsend Karl is not better than Charles
I agree 100 percent.
From his speech, one can tells that he is humble, grateful and very thankful for the people who made a huge impact in his life.
NBA in 80's and 90's, the time before shiny shoes and tattoos, was just awesome.
LSAML KASKUS except for rodman lol
Absolutely. The talent was so evenly spread among the league during those decades. Almost every team had at least one legendary player leading the troops. This made the competition so wonderful. When it came time for the playoffs, these legends met and created the fiercest battles for the crown. Cannot be topped today, when the league has become so lobsided with every talented player belonging or heading to the Western Conference, and joining forces if they can't beat one another in heated battles. Love the '80s and '90s basketball forever.
LSAML KASKUS Oh yes, i miss this time too. Today is only 3 points game. Fucking....boring
yes it was
Love Chuck, such a great entertainment and is so real
Also RIP big Moses, man😕
I love Charles Barkley, this was a sincere message. Very special human being. You can tell he is a humanitarian and as down to earth as a bottom on a bench.
I'm from Chicago and my heart will Always be with Chicago and the Bulls, BUT... when my Bulls played the Suns in the finals, I was rooting for the Suns because of Charles. That's how much I liked this guy.
As a fellow chicagoan you weren't a true bulls fan then. Everyone loves barkley. But u can't root for another team while playing your home team. Unbelievable
"Kenny, it's no big deal that you're not here... You're only gonna get married one time...... But this is your third marriage" hahahaha. So good.
Rob C Literally gold
As I watch now, I think that wife is divorcing him. Wow
jondough7777777 damn she did
Ddaaaaayyyumm! Savage!!! Haha
jondough7777777........ wow! Yes!! What is it with Kenny? I mean one divorce, maybe two...... BUT THREE?? Come on Kenny!!!!! Time to take a good hard look in the mirror and ask yourself!!! WTH YOU DOING WRONG!!!
Behind all his jokes, if you watch Barkley’s games, you’ll see how good he was. He got you points in the paint, rebounds, blocks, outside jump shots. A proven consistent player and a very well deserved Hall of Famer. He was a beast.
i have listened to the entire speech. it is one of the most clear and inspiring speech i have heard. full of respect. thank yyou Charles
During the MJ era, Charles was always my 2nd favorite player. It's no surprise that he enjoys great popularity these days. He always had it in him to be a tv personality.
Chuck was a beast & I'm so glad I grew up watching him, Magic, MJ, Larry, Run TMC & the other greats during those late 80's to the 90 's. It's not the same today but at least we can go on KZhead. & re-live all their greatness.
"We are the caretakers of the game" great quote
He's just great. I've watched this so many times and I'd thought I'd comment. It was awesome watching him in the 90's and all the other 90's NBA stars.
Sir Charles is always honest, and always making people smile.
These hall of fame Basketball speeches are incredible to watch and to listen. I don't even watch that much basketball.
What a wonderful speech filled with honor to others, humility and humor. Charles lives in our community in Philly and he's as good in everyday life as you saw in this speech. I'm glad we get to see him on TV all the time as he always brings a smile to our faces along with excellent basketball analysis. Charles might not want to be a role model but he's sure a great guy.
Growing up I “discovered” Charles because my sister loved the 76ers (Dr J). As an athletic but pudgy kid at the time myself, I was drawn to admire Charle’s drive to succeed & determination to do things on his own terms, as the “Round mound of rebound”. As Charles himself I bet would agree at this point, doing things your own way sometimes causes you problems, but for some it is the only way they can be. And yet, as shown in the video, what a gracious and thoughtful man he is at heart.
I was lucky enough to be from the Philly area and closely watch the heartbreaks of the early 80s, and the Championship in 83. We thought that team was going to be great forever, but they weren't. We had Barkley though. Even as the team got old real fast and slid down, he was always giving maximum effort. I especially came to love just listening to his incredible honesty. Lots of people didn't like it but I sure did. Nobody ever told it exactly like it was, both on and off the court like Charles. He is still my all time favorite Philly athlete, by far. I could listen to him talk about taking the trash out and I know he would make me laugh and probably make me think. Simply the BEST.
He was the MOST DOMINANT power forward of his era, especially when you consider his size! Mind you, he had to play Malone, Mchale, Rodman, Kemp, Grant, etc. Three to four times a year… Could dribble, rebound, post, shoot free throws, amazing jump shooter, could take people off the dribble and also shoot the three. On top of that, he was a really good defender!!! Absolute complete package!
Yes, i definitely agree CHARLES BARKLEY was one of the best players who played in the nba. What i admired most is him being true to himself
I think "Sir Charles" could have been a stand-up comedian after his NBA days
Facts lol
He is! ;) on TNT
In almost every show I see him in, he talks about how Malone, Dr. J and the others helped him. He has great respect for them. There should be more like him. He can be crazy at times but you know he's real.
I won't forget the first time I realized how good Barkley was. I was maybe 18 and watched him playing for the Sixers and the effort he displayed was just amazing. The guy NEVER quit, this overweight, not especially tall guy was banging with Lambier and Mahorn, scrapping with Rodman and Bird. Barkley stood out in a era where it wasn't easy.
charles is a legend, one of my fav players of all time
One of the most ferocious & intense competitors the game has ever seen. Add it to his gregarious & crazy personality makes him a true legend of the NBA. Truly a very kind & humble man when the spotlight or cameras aren’t on him.
Great HoF speech. Chuck's contributions on and off the court are what I love about the NBA. Talking about being the players being the caretakers of the game is so true. The game is in good hands with HoFamers like Charles Barkley being apart of the conversations today, just as it was when he was part of the games during his career with the NBA.
I have enormous amount of respect for Charles Barkley. Such a great personality!
Charles Barkley is one of the all time great NBA players and the greatest ever NBA personality ever. Love the guy.
Revisiting this every odd couple of months...still the best HOF speech ever.
One of the best players to play the sport. Charles was great at basketball. One of the players that did marvelous.
Charles Barkley was a crazy good player in his prime. whether he was a Sixer or a Sun, he knew how to play
Just love this guy. Spectacular athlete. So much simplicity in his thoughts yet so much wisdom - the kind of people anyone likes to be around
A well delivered speech, Chuck is hilarious but also sensible at the same time
I thank you guys.. for protecting.. my money. Classic Barkley
if he ran for president his slogan would be "I thank y'all" lmfao
You always know what you get from Charles: Honesty. He has become a role model.
4-4-20 still here good speech Chuckers, and NBA on TNT Ernie Chuck Kenny & Shaq yall the best on TV
Charles Barkley is an amazing human being. His book is incredible, and he is such a solid dude. LOVE HIM
People forget how good Charles Barkley was this a dude that scored 50 in the playoffs and lead his team to the finals
Realest personality on television!! Hats off to you Sir Charles!
Charles Barkley most deserving of such an honor because he played full speed ahead every game gave it his all on and off the court, took the critics all the media crap to emerge as one of the NBA's greatest to ever play the game. i've never seen Charles so choked up that he couldn't even talk kept pausing with Ahh. It was an emotional moment. Then he eventually relaxed and was very eloquent in his recognition of people.
Sir Charles, The mound round of rebound, The chuckster...... One of the greatest forwards the world blessed us wit.
Hats off to Sir Charles! One of the all time greatest 🙏🏻
Best personality ever!
How can you not love this man ? Charles is Charles, no apologies, just a genuine human being. Respect !
In a very rare comment about a highly paid international sports star. What a lovely man.
Great player and great person. He deserves to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame.
This is a great speech. It was funny, full of gratitude, insightful and lot's of wisdom...
I always loved Sir Charles as he was definitely one of the greatest. The way he forced himself to get rebounds and score it was incredible. No ring doesn’t mean shit
Great to see the legends of the game turn out.
One of thee most entertaining athletes of all time. Whenever I catch him on the radio, it's must-listen radio time. Charles is one of thee best.
The older places like Moses Malone and Dr J are like philosophers who taught the greatest generations. "Caretakers of the game." WOah
Loved watching him play, one of a kind. Thanks for everything you brought to the game Sir Charles.
Greatest Power Forward I've ever seen, and yes I've seen Malone and Duncan if anyone asks.
I respect your opinion but I think when it comes down to comparing decisions on the floor Duncan is better. Charles took some questionable 3's at times when he shouldn't have but he's still one of the all time greats.
dagameplayer The fact that Barkley attempted and made 3's while he was arguably the most undersized 4 man in history all while still banging in the post is the reason why I enjoy him more than TD, despite the fact that I loved Barkley since I saw him in Space Jam as a kid. Tim and Karl were very old school (nothing wrong with that), but Barkley, Laimbeer and Arvydas Sabonis have taught us that Big Men don't always have to think BIG. BIG meaning only mid range and post up shots only. Guys like those 3 were the REAL blueprints of positionless basketball despite the Golden State Warriors being the current spokesmen for that style of ball. Without those 3, Dirk, Rasheed, Brad Miller, Matt Bonner and all other complete bigs in terms of ability and not being complete statistically would've probably never happened, or at least happened the way they did.
Brad Miller was very underrated.
He was probably the flashiest PF ever. Top 5 maybe top 3 still one of the best if you ask me. Just because he was undersized at his position.
@@Eldin4321 and the funny thing was he still dominated
Simple and humble.
I've always been a Sir Charles fan. I knew his HOF speech would be great and I was right. Congratulations Chuck, you deserve it.
Charles game IQ was his greatest weapon
Never expected anything less from Sir Charles!! First class in your face humble guy!!!!
Thank you Mr. Barkley....
Quarantine 2020! Get well soon Sir Charles the world needs your humor, perspective and personality now more than ever. You're My first favorite player and still one of my favorite people.
Charles Barkley was something special. The seemingly impossible things he did on the court so many of which were breathtaking and indescribable and will never be duplicated.
one of the greatest players ever. he may not have won a title but he was a great ball player
Always been a fan of Sir Charles. Loved how he always spoke his mind no sugar coating it. Much respect