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Tony Kornheiser called Charles Barkely "The most important voice in Sports Media
Posted on 2/1/17 at 6:41 pm
Posted on 2/1/17 at 6:41 pm
ON PTI today. Agree or Disagree? Imo I think he's right. He is not always right or even thoughtful, but he says what comes to mind and in sports media saturated by ESPN shills who wanna "Embrace Debate'" Chuck's level of honesty has some value. I consistently listen to Charles on Inside the NBA and think, "no one else would say that on TV." Or "ESPN would fire him on the spot if he said that over there"
If it isn't Chuck, then who would it be?
If it isn't Chuck, then who would it be?
This post was edited on 2/1/17 at 6:43 pm
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Posted on 2/1/17 at 6:45 pm to Fus0623
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Or "ESPN would fire him on the spot if he said that over there"
Skipper would give up a nut to hire Barkley.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 6:46 pm to Fus0623
Because someone on a group espn show said it yesterday and he is just repeating what he heard.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 6:50 pm to Fus0623
I think Barkley thinks he says smarter things than what he really does, we listen cause of his brutal honesty which is refreshing but sometimes I think his points are fairly shallow.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 6:53 pm to Fus0623
There are people that like Charles And a bunch who dislike him... BUT EVERYBODY KNOWS Charles....
Posted on 2/1/17 at 6:56 pm to Fus0623
I love that he's a straight shooter, quite refreshing.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 7:06 pm to Chad504boy
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I think Barkley thinks he says smarter things than what he really does, we listen cause of his brutal honesty which is refreshing but sometimes I think his points are fairly shallow.
I can agree with that to an extend. Really was disappointed on his constant bashing of the Warriors the last 2 seasons. At this point it's a running joke on the show though. when he's wrong, the guys call him out on it and he owns up to it.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 7:32 pm to Fus0623
I think Barkley usually takes the easy stance that the majority agrees with, so everyone thinks his voice is so important because he's someone they usually agree with. And he's also basically a caricature so when he does say something dumb we treat it with just an "awe shucks, that crazy Charles" type attitude so he's in a no lose situation.
There's plenty of gasbags on TV today that shoot from the hip and speak what's on their mind, but they're also guys we don't tend to agree with or aren't 1/100th as likable as Barkley.
Fwiw, I love Barkley. Don't care if I agree with him or not, he entertains me.
There's plenty of gasbags on TV today that shoot from the hip and speak what's on their mind, but they're also guys we don't tend to agree with or aren't 1/100th as likable as Barkley.
Fwiw, I love Barkley. Don't care if I agree with him or not, he entertains me.
This post was edited on 2/1/17 at 7:33 pm
Posted on 2/1/17 at 7:42 pm to shel311
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think Barkley usually takes the easy stance that the majority agrees with
Since when is being a black man and saying that you're considering voting republican considered taking the easy stance?
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:10 pm to Fus0623
He probably heard Russillo say it yesterday. That being said, I agree.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:23 pm to shel311
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shel311
You are A Lebron LOVER... Enough said...
There is NOBODY that can say ANYTHING to you to make you feel any different... Facts are Facts......
He is A GREAT player but is still A flopping complaining POS... The dude makes more money than most will ever dream about by playing A GAME..... frick HIM.... Wanting to win is one thing... Crying because you aren't is another..............
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:25 pm to Fus0623
He's got the luxury of being a former all time great athlete, so he automatically demands a certain level of respect from other athletes that Skip Bayless couldn't for example. He's also so big that he doesn't have to worry about the repercussions of what he says unless it was something absolutely vile. I agree with Kornheiser.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:25 pm to Fus0623
Idk. But I love listening to Chuck whether on TNT or interviews. Guy is always funny as hell.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:30 pm to Fus0623
"Important" and "sports media" shouldn't be used in the same sentence.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:36 pm to Fus0623
Barkley speaks to appease the majority. He constantly seeking approval for majority with his statements.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:52 pm to HeLeakin
quote:uhh, because the majority of America is white?
Since when is being a black man and saying that you're considering voting republican considered taking the easy stance?
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:53 pm to dukke v
quote:Wrong thread?
You are A Lebron LOVER... Enough said...
There is NOBODY that can say ANYTHING to you to make you feel any different... Facts are Facts......
He is A GREAT player but is still A flopping complaining POS... The dude makes more money than most will ever dream about by playing A GAME..... frick HIM.... Wanting to win is one thing... Crying because you aren't is another..............
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:54 pm to IgotKINGfisherSpeed
quote:Bingo.
Barkley speaks to appease the majority. He constantly seeking approval for majority with his statements
As I was saying...
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:56 pm to Fus0623
That is the most hyperbolic statement ever made.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 10:06 pm to AU_RX
I love Barkley, as a player and now as a commentator. He gets away with saying all those things because he is black, which is fine with me.
But remember when Rush Limbaugh was fired for his Donovan comments...that's because Rush is white.
But I still love Charles, proll my fav NBA player ever, and his stance on Black Lives Matter was EPIC.
But remember when Rush Limbaugh was fired for his Donovan comments...that's because Rush is white.
But I still love Charles, proll my fav NBA player ever, and his stance on Black Lives Matter was EPIC.
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