NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently spoke about the change in regime of the National Basketball Association. The veteran’s comments have got the fans concerned for the future.
During a recent appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Barkley discussed the current state of the NBA. On the show, many noticed that the 62-year-old has lost a significant amount of weight. Barkley was at the “Inside the NBA” broadcast a couple of months ago, where he looked a lot different.
The fans reacted to the podcast but were more concerned about Barkley’s appearance. A fan pointed out how he seemed a little lighter and stated how he could be using Ozempic pills, popular for weight loss.
“Those ozempic pills doing a number on Chuck”
Barkley Went On A Explosive Rant Against The NBA Recently
On “The Bill Simmons” Podcast, The Legend reflected on the big-money deals of the NBA with Walt Disney Corporation, including ESPN and ABC. He also brought up the NBC Universal and Amazon Prime deals for broadcasting rights to the season.
Charles Barkley believes this transition will have a major impact on the fans who could complain about the additional costs for subscriptions to these platforms. This could prove to be troublesome for the league as it may result in them losing a lot of their audience.
“I think the NBA’s got a big problem. Sometimes the game is going to be on Peacock. And it’s not going to be on NBC. I think it’s going to be a huge dilemma for the NBA.”
These words hold the emotions of a player who performed for the fans for 16 seasons and knows what it means to sacrifice for them. Barkley’s words may make the NBA take notice of their potential flaws while inking these deals.
Barkley Has Noticeably Shed A Few Pounds
Charles Barkley has sparked buzz after noticeable weight loss earlier this year. The veteran was approximately 352 pounds, and it was reported that he weighed 267 pounds after weight loss.
The NBA Icon explained his transformation was about adopting a healthier lifestyle for the years ahead. Barkley shifted focus from losing weight for a specific period to make sustainable changes he could maintain for the rest of his life.
The fans certainly noticed he shed a few pounds during his appearance on the podcast. Barkley is committed to this new lifestyle and continues to surprise fans with his incredible transformation in such a short time.
Published: Sep 3, 2025 03:52 pm