Charles Barkley: Spitting on little girl changed my life

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @jmluc90
    @jmluc90 5 лет назад +255

    It’s amazing what taking responsibility will do for a person’s life

    • @GuyFromTheSouth
      @GuyFromTheSouth 4 года назад +18

      Dude that's so fuckin true man. You make someone take responsibility either. They have to figure it out on their own. I was angry and always threw myself a pity party about being broke. Then I realized I was the problem now good things are happening.

    • @hdmf
      @hdmf 9 месяцев назад

      Except he didn't.

  • @jeremyfinger843
    @jeremyfinger843 3 года назад +63

    He self reflected, honestly looked at his situation, and his responsibility. Forgave himself, let go, and moved on. Became free from resentment. Good work sir Charles!

    • @zusty9589
      @zusty9589 2 года назад +1

      'Self-forgiving' doesn't mean much. We alone can't forgive our own persons for such things. Rather, seeking forgiveness is what's needed.

  • @jimstein3083
    @jimstein3083 4 года назад +920

    Shaq: Why don’t you give a woman a watch?
    Barkley: Because there is a clock on the stove.

    • @anerudhan
      @anerudhan 4 года назад +16

      that was chris webber btw lol

    • @diamondhead5432101
      @diamondhead5432101 4 года назад +3

      Simpn ain't easy Shaq 😅

    • @kirrus4781
      @kirrus4781 4 года назад +2

      🤣

    • @beyou2425
      @beyou2425 4 года назад +8

      No matter who said it, I couldn’t stop laughing for like 7 minutes.... lmao like literally. I mean, too say that on live tv..... lmaooo boiiii

    • @Jmoney-ro1gx
      @Jmoney-ro1gx 4 года назад

      That was charles

  • @mcsweeney29
    @mcsweeney29 8 лет назад +576

    I love Chuck, man. I love his humility and his self-reflection in this interview. It's always so reassuring when someone who's seen as a "prick" or "bad-boy" can reflect on those days and say, "hey, some of this shit I did was stupid. How can i grow from this?"

    • @victorkong82
      @victorkong82 7 лет назад +16

      Chuck is the BEST example of this. It's amazing that the Chuck today, who night after night gets picked on for his weight and laughs it off, is the same Chuck from the '90s.

  • @DeadbeatSuperAffiliate
    @DeadbeatSuperAffiliate 8 лет назад +1137

    "If you play on the edge it's not a matter of if you go off, but when." - that's a good quote I'll remember.

    • @TheeeMusicalHooligan
      @TheeeMusicalHooligan 7 лет назад +18

      Deadbeat Super Affiliate as dumb as the chuckster is, he's actually pretty damn smart

    • @psinformer1
      @psinformer1 6 лет назад +24

      TheeeMusicalHooligan I love Chuck but he is not by any means smart. However, what he is though, is very wise, which you would expect from someone who has lived such a fulfilling eventful life with as many experiences as he has.

    • @brianbadonde9251
      @brianbadonde9251 5 лет назад +7

      It's not that deep, nor will it apply to your everyday life. Fake deep headass

    • @AmusedTelevision
      @AmusedTelevision 5 лет назад +12

      @@brianbadonde9251 I think it can apply contextually. Sports is just a substitute for activity.

    • @timothyh6670
      @timothyh6670 5 лет назад +2

      Very Deep, man.

  • @lonewulf44
    @lonewulf44 7 лет назад +465

    Bensinger lets people talk ... thumbs up!

    • @johnperrigo6474
      @johnperrigo6474 5 лет назад +18

      Agree. I really appreciate what he does.

    • @MGlyfe
      @MGlyfe 3 года назад +2

      He’s very great.

  • @mattwilliams4807
    @mattwilliams4807 8 лет назад +365

    Atvleast Charles owned those mistakes. There can only be redemption after you're honest with yourself. Bravo.

  • @mmitchemful
    @mmitchemful 5 лет назад +51

    Charles is Amazing. His honesty, his introspection, his willingness to grow, to be a better person...REMARKABLE.

    • @sschevmale24
      @sschevmale24 7 месяцев назад

      To bad he was lazy worker otherwise he would have 2 rings

  • @the6ig6adwolf
    @the6ig6adwolf 6 лет назад +484

    There some big ol women in San Antonio.

    • @KaiZen999XXX
      @KaiZen999XXX 4 года назад +15

      Man ain't lying. I'm from San Antonio. We got alot of fatass people.

    • @ohnono4786
      @ohnono4786 4 года назад +14

      Victoria is a secret there

    • @rhanson2356
      @rhanson2356 4 года назад +7

      Churros

    • @parrogakaparadise9477
      @parrogakaparadise9477 4 года назад +1

      You need a diuretic to give them big ol’ girls enough of that golden shower Chuck

    • @ohnono4786
      @ohnono4786 4 года назад +1

      That big ol creek there too

  • @alexmartin-schael7556
    @alexmartin-schael7556 3 года назад +11

    Wow. Spectacular anecdote and reflection. I have several relatives and friends who were never able to achieve that level of self-reflection and maturity. They just go around being angry and depressed and blaming the rest of the world for their own shortcomings. A big kudos to Barkley.

  • @CornerSportsnet
    @CornerSportsnet 5 лет назад +26

    I respect Charles for being honest when he messes up he owns up to it

  • @toniallen1130
    @toniallen1130 2 года назад +5

    I think what I appreciate most about Charles Barkley is that he has learned from his mistakes and owns his responsibility. Those kind of character traits are the best types of role models in my opinion.

  • @internetthug509
    @internetthug509 7 лет назад +39

    So when were we going to hear the story about when and why he spit on a little girl??

  • @mitchlim
    @mitchlim 2 года назад +5

    This is an amazing example of self awareness

  • @MRQUICK666
    @MRQUICK666 8 лет назад +463

    Ms. Gomez gots more rings then barkley lol

  • @Him_Downstairs36
    @Him_Downstairs36 6 лет назад +8

    What I got from these clips is that chuck is able to take step back and assess his behavior, and ultimately change before it ends up costing him everything. A lot of ppl aren’t fortunate enough to have that foresight.

  • @MultiRabe
    @MultiRabe 8 лет назад +28

    You know, I remember the spitting incident. And I remember hating Charles Barkley afterwards. I no longer hate him, I just let it go! Im glad he changed shortly after that...and let all that anger go!

    • @5alidal
      @5alidal 8 лет назад +6

      im glad u changed aswell and let ur anger for Charles go

  • @whoopdattrick9390
    @whoopdattrick9390 3 года назад +9

    Charles is the one guy in media and sports who can say what he wants

  • @robotone2812
    @robotone2812 3 года назад +8

    so few people can come to that kind of realization on their own. kudos to Mr Barkley.

  • @mastodon98
    @mastodon98 4 года назад +294

    Graham looks like he'd buy a gram of weed for $30

    • @pegyhill9333
      @pegyhill9333 4 года назад +72

      You mean a graham of weed?

    • @mastodon98
      @mastodon98 4 года назад +6

      @@pegyhill9333 lmaoooo

    • @IGoz-gm8ld
      @IGoz-gm8ld 4 года назад +4

      pegy hill 😂💀

    • @dreworyan5652
      @dreworyan5652 4 года назад +5

      No he looks like he buys 8 balls

    • @benjcrandall
      @benjcrandall 4 года назад +6

      He looks like he'd buy a gram of oregano for 30$

  • @bilalasgher1155
    @bilalasgher1155 8 лет назад +200

    How does this channel not have more subs? Great interviews with interesting subjects.

    • @dylanbalcher7842
      @dylanbalcher7842 8 лет назад +4

      It just started it will grow soon graham is better than ESPN for sure

    • @littlehouseontheprepostero8457
      @littlehouseontheprepostero8457 8 лет назад +6

      no annoying ads, and the guests aren't on a schedule. This is perfect

    • @smoothcriminal28
      @smoothcriminal28 8 лет назад +1

      Bilal Asgher Cause Graham's constant smiling scares a lot of folks. True story.

    • @polite_as_fuck
      @polite_as_fuck 6 лет назад +1

      Bilal Asgher I’m ashamed to admit that I just stumbled across this channel recently. All of Graham’s interviews are amazing, and I’m not being hyperbolic in saying that. He genuinely studies his subjects and asks meaningful questions. I’ve been blown away.

  • @nickjimenez6138
    @nickjimenez6138 4 года назад +4

    That hate can drive a person but it will eventually burn you up inside. Taking responsibility for your life can hurt sometimes. But if your great at something letting your talent speak for you is so much more powerful than any cut or dig you could say to someone.

  • @AirKangLocker
    @AirKangLocker 8 лет назад +52

    I kinda want to see a biopic of charles over MJ...i think it would be more meaningful to reflect the TYPES of hardship barkley had to face over his entire basketball career, and when he finally retired, he got to rethink bout his life and start a new one as a man who is in an environment that needs more control of himself: Commentator on TNT
    I think it would be much more insightful and less hollywood bullshit since this man had many failures but still keeps going, something we havent seen much on screen and more likely relatable.
    MJ's story is great but i feel hollywood is just gonna do in 3 stages 1.Early success 2.Gamble issue, James' death and NBA retirement 3. Return to court and 3 peat and happily ever after. End of movie

    • @elvismendoza150
      @elvismendoza150 8 лет назад

      AirKangLocker lol fr

    • @onlyone23km
      @onlyone23km 7 лет назад

      Don't forget the Wizards years and Hornets ownership.

  • @InvestBetter.
    @InvestBetter. 8 лет назад +55

    The great ones take mistakes and turn them into life lessons, and mature quickly from those points forward. Barkley and Tyson are great examples of those who stumbled but did not fall off the cliff.

    • @haikalsusanto3931
      @haikalsusanto3931 8 лет назад

      i think tyson did fall off, with him being broke and all

  • @summerlakephotog8239
    @summerlakephotog8239 5 лет назад +7

    Wow. This is real wisdom. “Let it go❗️”🙏

  • @starlitshadows
    @starlitshadows 6 лет назад +3

    This goes for life in general not just sports. He got stuck in anger and resentment and let it run his life. But he's right if you let it run you eventually you will fuck up and fall off the cliff. This is why I respect him regardless of his mistakes. Because he was at least able to recognize them and fix them.

  • @NPI-iz7bg
    @NPI-iz7bg 8 лет назад +35

    I think Charles said hundred times that some events changed his life, or that someone had the best influence on him or someone's best player with whom he played or against..for him everything is the best and biggest..amazing man

    • @BigDomski
      @BigDomski 8 лет назад +8

      Yea he has a great sense of appreciation for not only people but different aspects of life... I've noticed that too

    • @NPI-iz7bg
      @NPI-iz7bg 8 лет назад

      I hope that in a year or two he will say that the GSW changed his opinion about basketball now and will begin to appreciate a game that is now played with shooters in the main role. Stop compared with past times, players that play now give a little more respect,especially to Curry

    • @kellyolynyk9075
      @kellyolynyk9075 8 лет назад

      GSW Croatia bandwagoner

    • @WhiteCobra-yz8ug
      @WhiteCobra-yz8ug 7 лет назад

      GSW Cro unzip he's zipper

    • @lawrencekokjr.1376
      @lawrencekokjr.1376 3 года назад +1

      Hated him when it happened.
      Was laid up for 8 months. Amazing the boring shit you will read.
      Read a piece where the girl, now 14, was not only friends with him but forgave him.
      Except for his original apology, I had never read nor heard any more about it.
      I am not gonna lie and say I became his biggest fan. I did, however, forgive him.
      Now, he is the only thing I find interesting about basketball at the NBA level.

  • @markg.1078
    @markg.1078 6 лет назад +6

    It's good that Mr. Barkley has the ability to reflect on his actions, thus learning from his mistakes. Many people don't have the capacity to do that. In fact they can never do that because they will never admit they are wrong about anything.

    • @tootiesmall816
      @tootiesmall816 4 года назад

      That so stupid for a groan ass man spit on a little child a need his big as kick to the curb

  • @fobbitoperator3620
    @fobbitoperator3620 5 лет назад +5

    I've had a few spiritual awakenings that make me ask myself, "dude, what's wrong with you??"
    Those have been the defining moments of my life! Maturity & grown happens painfully sometimes...

  • @ryangramb2294
    @ryangramb2294 5 лет назад +58

    "Ms Gomez was right" would have been the perfect sign for the crowd when he played

    • @byronb3506
      @byronb3506 3 года назад +1

      ROFL!! :)

    • @themackguyverchannel7713
      @themackguyverchannel7713 3 года назад +1

      Maybe Mr Gomez wasn’t a basketball fan and didn’t care about Charles’ talent. He only cared about the mission he was given, to teach the young man. It took what, 7-8 years but the lesson sunk in.

  • @h.j.victory6103
    @h.j.victory6103 5 лет назад +15

    I think Michael Jordan really walked that fine line. Between anger and motivation.
    Barkley let it get to him....

  • @bradwalters7511
    @bradwalters7511 3 года назад +3

    Listen up young athletes you can sure learn a lesson today. I have a lot of respect from man that admits he was wrong in changes.

  • @paulofurtado81
    @paulofurtado81 5 лет назад +1

    Its called awareness, becoming aware of why, you are and do what you do, life changing.

  • @SPharaoh
    @SPharaoh 4 года назад +3

    Interviewer let him talk. Rare talent in itself nowadays to anyone to have.

  • @edb8177
    @edb8177 5 лет назад +6

    Wow, imagine that. Accountability! Real talk.

  • @TheBugkillah
    @TheBugkillah 3 года назад +7

    When you look inward instead of outward about your life and problems is when you grow up as a man.

  • @jumpman23madj1
    @jumpman23madj1 7 лет назад +153

    Flunked high school Spanish.... sounds like Chuck

    • @thsu8
      @thsu8 5 лет назад +24

      No wonder he hated those mexican women in San Antonio

    • @MikeBrownLegend
      @MikeBrownLegend 5 лет назад +8

      Chuck at his HOF speech: I went back recently to check my transcripts...and I'm a legit freshman!

    • @stevelewis6341
      @stevelewis6341 4 года назад

      Yeah, flunked spanish in high school, blames somebody else, years later thats an excuse to spit on people. What a cop out. Biggest thing abt barkley is his mouth. Nothing to admire here.

    • @Steven-ru4uf
      @Steven-ru4uf 4 года назад +1

      steve lewis nigga stfu why tf u hating

    • @scordatura9259
      @scordatura9259 3 года назад

      @@stevelewis6341 he realized and admitted it was a mistake and later became a better person what more do you want from him

  • @whatposterman1222
    @whatposterman1222 3 года назад +4

    I think Charles is a super intelligent person with tons of good to say if people just hear him out. We all make mistakes, it’s how you own and learn from them that grows you. Charles seems much bigger on the inside, where it counts, than the outside.

    • @SD-th9sp
      @SD-th9sp 3 месяца назад

      You are absolutely right. I love watching he and Shaq clown around on Inside the NBA, but then I watched some 5-6 minute interview of him describing like playing inside in the NBA versus playing outside and defensive shifts and I was blown away. Like, really clear, deep, complex. So, so good.

  • @patmcstuff671
    @patmcstuff671 3 года назад +4

    It’s a thing everyone should go through, realizing u r the captain of ur ship

  • @oisinryan4087
    @oisinryan4087 8 лет назад +47

    I'm here after LeBron's rant

    • @MrMuaythai84
      @MrMuaythai84 5 лет назад +4

      fuck lebron biggest beta ped user ever

  • @j_artkaid6310
    @j_artkaid6310 8 лет назад +1

    Just got done going through the clips for sir Charles and Arnold. lovin these interviews! Keep up the great work.

  • @eizenkcm88
    @eizenkcm88 2 года назад +1

    The title for this clip is just fucking hilarious

  • @markieproductions22
    @markieproductions22 4 года назад +4

    Charles, this is a great interview and a great message. Everyone, especially now needs to look in the mirror and as, what can I do differently to make my life and the world a better place. It’s up to each and everyone to take personal responsibility.

  • @garymcaleer6112
    @garymcaleer6112 3 года назад +1

    The lessons of life. Good for Sir Charles. He had the smarts. So many don't.

  • @nancyratner1684
    @nancyratner1684 8 лет назад +282

    Atleast it wasn't magic johnson

    • @vizengwa
      @vizengwa 8 лет назад +6

      You can get HIV through spit????

    • @mandunya
      @mandunya 8 лет назад +56

      damn joanne get tested asap

    • @vizengwa
      @vizengwa 8 лет назад +12

      Unless there is broken skin aka blood in the mouth you can't contract HIV through spit. HIV is not spread through saliva. The more you know!

    • @adf1656
      @adf1656 6 лет назад

      Lmfao

    • @lexbeltran1354
      @lexbeltran1354 6 лет назад +6

      Magic would never spit at anyone

  • @mattfoley7302
    @mattfoley7302 5 лет назад +2

    I relate to this I messed up so bad after a real bad time I won’t get in detail but I used it to better myself and really keep my emotions in check at all times no matter what shit cloud is over you and how bad it seems it can get so much worse in a blink of an eye ...

  • @paulrath7764
    @paulrath7764 3 года назад

    I don’t follow the NBA. I didn’t know Charles Barkley was such a philosopher. I hope more people listen to this man.

  • @andrewvincent7299
    @andrewvincent7299 4 года назад +3

    Personal responsibility is the key to growth and the key to becoming all that you are capable of being. This is something sorely missing with this current generation of kids and young adults.

  • @film50565
    @film50565 3 года назад

    Really admire his introspection and willingness to change. It takes intelligence and toughness.

  • @garygwinn4256
    @garygwinn4256 3 года назад +9

    Dude was making millions in the NBA and was mad at his High School Spanish Teacher. THATS WOKE

    • @NAConen
      @NAConen 3 года назад

      I can relate to this on some level. I’m still mad at old teachers man, and I *did* graduate.

  • @larryballard4475
    @larryballard4475 2 года назад

    What a great example of vulnerability and willingness to be open in modeling the most important words in the universe.....I could be wrong. Love ya Charles.

  • @Feverishkiller
    @Feverishkiller 4 года назад

    GREATEST TITLE I'VE READ IN SOME TIME.

  • @petehoward8494
    @petehoward8494 3 года назад +4

    Self-reflection, self-examination and eventual maturity...works for almost every responsible, thinking adult. Unfortunately, there are way too few of us these days.

  • @reyjeff4297
    @reyjeff4297 5 лет назад

    The one thing that he said that I liked is that you don’t have to be mad at anybody. A lot of times we try to do so well to prove others wrong but we just need to do well for ourselves.

  • @jeffreyknight3884
    @jeffreyknight3884 3 года назад +2

    I'm glad you realize what you have become and then you realize you were the problem. I would of love to hear him say. I contacted the little girl and apologized to her. I was hoping he would of said that. That would made me feel really good to hear that.

  • @koolkat781
    @koolkat781 3 года назад +3

    Love, love, love Charles Barkley. Love that dude. He gets it.

  • @JoanneJaworski
    @JoanneJaworski 4 года назад +6

    I loved that Charles GOT it and understood that his actions created his outcome. His life turned around when he realized it wasn't anyone else's fault.
    It seems a lot of men think it's manly to play on the edge with anger but it's because they don't know how else to get their emotions and energy to work for them in an easier way.

  • @andrewp4220
    @andrewp4220 6 лет назад

    wow, that was really insightful. never heard him speak so transparently about himself.

  • @anoldgryphon
    @anoldgryphon 4 года назад

    I love this man. He is so wise and loving.

  • @rambotan5867
    @rambotan5867 7 лет назад +2

    i feel like crying watching charles reveal his pain.. we need to sympathize and love him.. reminds me of the pain i felt when bradd pitt and angelie jolie broke up.. i did not eat and sleep for 2 days..

  • @cameronm2877
    @cameronm2877 6 лет назад +7

    Ray Rice: How knocking the shit out of my girl changed my life.

  • @ragenono
    @ragenono 4 года назад +35

    The Keith Hernandez spitting incident changed Kramers life too. Lol

    • @tapoemt3995
      @tapoemt3995 4 года назад +1

      That was a magic lougie and you know it...

    • @JC-lc5fo
      @JC-lc5fo 4 года назад +3

      Back and to the left, back......and to the left.

    • @tapoemt3995
      @tapoemt3995 4 года назад

      @@JC-lc5fo There had to have been a second spitter.

    • @richhenry7540
      @richhenry7540 4 года назад +1

      Love that episode.

    • @ryanc9888
      @ryanc9888 3 года назад +1

      Lol

  • @masterofdisguise1112
    @masterofdisguise1112 8 лет назад +278

    who's here after LeBron James tweet

  • @ericalbertson6621
    @ericalbertson6621 7 лет назад +3

    These interviews are amazing. Love how they are split up in little sections.

  • @mrl1566
    @mrl1566 3 года назад

    One of my favorites of all time when he played and I think I like him better now when he just calls it as he sees it.

  • @arravYT
    @arravYT Год назад +1

    Wow, did you hear that. The people he respects are just as honest as him: Mike Tyson, Dennis Rodman

  • @jermar1979
    @jermar1979 4 года назад +2

    Graham is a good interviewer.

  • @theBIGBLUTO
    @theBIGBLUTO 3 года назад +1

    The world is full of angry successful people because the greatest motivation a human can tap into is " I'll show you " when in reality it's LOVE but we seem to ignore it...

  • @calebjanus2000
    @calebjanus2000 3 года назад

    Great interview.

  • @tobberfutooagain2628
    @tobberfutooagain2628 3 года назад

    His anger analysis is great....

  • @kjah025
    @kjah025 7 лет назад +2

    The title of this video sounds very wrong.

  • @papershredder2711
    @papershredder2711 5 лет назад

    Love these interviews

  • @caiusKeys
    @caiusKeys 3 года назад

    Thank you Mr. Barkley for teaching me something today...

  • @hmrhuang
    @hmrhuang 4 года назад

    Loved this interview!

  • @captainlou9677
    @captainlou9677 3 года назад

    I used to hate Barkley back in the 90s. I was living in North Carolina at the time and went to a Hornets game. My buddies and I sat in the first row behind the floor seats. We were trash talking Barkley all night, I was really giving it to him and he wasn't playing well. By the end of the 2nd quarter he had enough of me and gave me a look that said, "I'm coming over there"... well, my buddies and I got a kick out of that and didn't let him off the hook. It was a great night! After that game though, I didn't hate Barkley. And I ended up becoming a big fan of the guy. He grew up and let the world in. Sometimes that's all it takes.

  • @kunacoins9246
    @kunacoins9246 4 года назад

    great video

  • @paerangirangiuianeke7123
    @paerangirangiuianeke7123 3 года назад +1

    Definitely would’ve been one of the greatest if he won a title

  • @Grande79
    @Grande79 3 года назад

    Barkley is one of those guys I can listen to talk about anything.

  • @blindbob2539
    @blindbob2539 3 года назад

    everyone has a past everyone has made mistakes. everyone has regrets. everyone wants peace, forgiveness and redemption. mr barkley is human too ( and a GIANT talent) . see one another. hear one another. forgive one another. love one another.

  • @chucke.g.7934
    @chucke.g.7934 5 лет назад

    You know what I never thought I would agree with Charles Barkley but he is so fucking right on those points!!

  • @markboliek6130
    @markboliek6130 4 года назад +1

    Don’t be mad at Ms. Gomez (your Spanish teacher)...be mad at whoever attempted to teach you English...and don’t say you weren’t trying to spit at anyone...when you spit in someone’s general direction your trying to spit on someone

  • @deepee1544
    @deepee1544 6 лет назад

    I wish MJ was this honest and forthcoming

  • @timprescott4634
    @timprescott4634 3 года назад

    Sir Charles spitting some serious wisdom.

  • @alexspider9313
    @alexspider9313 3 года назад

    If the NBA players today could be as honest and accountable as sir Charles became the league would be so much better.

  • @corvettez06usa
    @corvettez06usa 5 лет назад

    It's a common theme I've encountered in my life among successful people, and that is, some catalyst that makes them look inward and suddenly hold themselves accountable for their actions. I clearly remember the moment I personally stopped blaming others and looked in the mirror. It's been all upward movement since.

  • @thomastalevski6148
    @thomastalevski6148 4 года назад

    With great power comes great responsibility

  • @rogerbrandt6678
    @rogerbrandt6678 3 года назад

    A smart man learns from his mistakes, and Charles is one.

  • @chrisf8855
    @chrisf8855 3 года назад

    Charles Barkley is one of my favorite people in the whole world.

  • @Cheeto-up4qh
    @Cheeto-up4qh 5 лет назад +8

    Damn, R Kelly could say the same thing 😂

  • @kaylanoller8661
    @kaylanoller8661 7 лет назад

    Best video title on RUclips

  • @sidneydinwiddie9538
    @sidneydinwiddie9538 8 лет назад +12

    your the🐐

  • @dh3279
    @dh3279 3 года назад +1

    People give Barkley way too much credit for being candid. Just because an arrogant asshole bully is candid doesn’t make him a great person. Unfortunately, our culture is so about winning, that all is usually forgiven in the pursuit of winning. I remember far too many times when Barkley was an asshole. The worst for me was when he elbowed the kid from Angola in the Olympics, a country that had only 3 gymnasiums in the entire country. It didn’t matter the USA team won by 68 points, and it didn’t matter that it was the first iteration of the “Dream Team.” Barkley still justified elbowing a kid from Angola AFTER scoring and starting to run back up the court. There are so many professional athlete bullies who cheat or act like assholes for years, only to be given a pass because they won. That list includes people like John McEnroe, Mike Tyson, Patrick Reed, Serena Williams, Roger Clemons, Tiger Woods (YES, Tiger Woods), Alex Rodriguez, Floyd Mayweather, Barry Bonds, Tony Stewart, Jimmy Connors, and too many others to mention. Sure, they sound awesome years later in tv interviews, but many of them have been absolute assholes for much of their careers, but they were forgiven because they were good, and they were further forgiven in later years because they finally grew up a little bit. Barkley fits both of those categories.

  • @lukelogan7564
    @lukelogan7564 3 года назад

    Sir Charles, you ARE a role model.

  • @RedSiegfried
    @RedSiegfried 3 года назад +1

    Charles Barkley: Spitting on a little girl showed me how angry and mean I was and how I had to make a change and be a better person.
    R. Kelly: ...

  • @johnnyjoey
    @johnnyjoey 3 года назад +1

    This is all about taking ownership of your own behaviour and destiny! A lot of people could take a lesson from Charles!

  • @ezekielmoseley3849
    @ezekielmoseley3849 5 лет назад +1

    Accountability start with you.

  • @toneyr.chappell7988
    @toneyr.chappell7988 5 лет назад

    Great self analysis

  • @andrewp4220
    @andrewp4220 4 года назад

    it's called accountability and being mature .... something a lot of NBA players have zero clue about.

  • @hr1meg
    @hr1meg 5 лет назад

    Damn, Graham Bensinger
    is the best. Shows how bad interviewers are today when you can clearly notice one that actually lets people pause and talk.

  • @claymac7895
    @claymac7895 4 года назад

    Charles really is an intelligent guy. Very self aware.