Charles Barkley says he came close to joining Lakers once

Charles Barkley reveals untold story about being traded to the Lakers while still with Philadelphia
Charles Barkley began his professional NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers before moving on to the Phoenix Suns, where he shined for years. However, he recently revealed that he came close to playing for the Los Angeles Lakers before that.
Charles Barkley says he came close to joining the Lakers once
I got traded to the Lakers—true story. I get a call one morning from my agent: ‘Hey, the Sixers finally pulled the trigger—you got traded to the Lakers.’ And I’m like,
Charles Barkley Has Harsh Message for Lakers After Luka Doncic Trade
Despite the addition of Luka Doncic, TNT's Charles Barkley doesn't sound all that impressed with the Lakers and their chances to make a championship run.
Charles Barkley Says He Was Once Traded to Lakers—Before the Deal Fell Through
Speaking to co-host Ernie Johnson on a recent episode of The Steam Room podcast, Barkley was asked by a listener to name a trade that nearly happened from back in his playing days. The transaction he brainstormed involved the Philadelphia 76ers trying to send him to Los Angeles.
"I'm outta hell, I'm outta purgatory" - Charles Barkley recalls celebrating his short-lived trade to the Lakers
And I'm like, 'Damn, thank you. It's about time. I can't wait," he stared the story. Barkley had high hopes when the 76ers drafted him fourth overall in the iconic 1984 NBA Draft. However, after Philly traded the No.
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Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley have both been retired from the NBA for two decades. While they were both Hall of Famers ...
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Here's how LeBron James took an indirect jab at NBA legends like Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal!
LeBron James took an indirect jab at NBA legends like Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal while defending Anthony Edwards.
‘Sixers pulled trigger’ – Charles Barkley leaves Inside the NBA host stunned with shocking admission he was once traded to Lakers
Charles Barkley has a reputation for hating on the Los Angeles Lakers, but it seems he was once close to wearing the famous purple and gold himself. Speaking this week, Chuck claimed that the ...
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VIDEO: Charles Barkley Fires Back After Fans Heckle Him With Explicit Chants Before 2025 NBA All-Star Game
Charles Barkley brushed off the criticism from the fans who were booing him as he turned around and gave the crowd a fiery ...
Ahead of March Madness, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley makes very sincere admission about Alabama HC Nate Oats
NBA and Auburn Tigers legend Charles Barkley voices a strong confession about Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats.
Charles Barkley fires brutally honest Victor Wembanyama face of the league take
Charles Barkley shared his honest thoughts on the Victor Wembanyama-inspired NBA face of the league conversation.
Charles Barkley wants to pump the brakes on the Victor Wembanyama ‘face of the league’ title
Charles Barkley believes Victor Wembanyama cannot be handed the “face of the NBA” title and that he must “take it.” ...
Charles Barkley hopes San Francisco mayor can 'do something about the homeless population'
Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley expressed optimism for the city of San Francisco after he said he met the mayor ...
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Charles Barkley in attendance for Auburn basketball game vs Oklahoma
Charles Barkley, former Auburn basketball star and ... years for his role as an in-studio analyst for TNT's "Inside the NBA," played for Auburn from 1981 to 1984. After three seasons with the ...