I played against him (Wilkins) in college. Getting nominated with him, that's pretty cool.
Charles BarkleyI don't listen to the refs. I don't listen to anyone who makes less money than I do.
Charles BarkleyPoor people cannot rely on the government to come to help you in times of need. You have to get your education. Then nobody can control your destiny.
Charles BarkleyI don't believe athletes should be role models. . . . We're a one-shot deal, one in a million, so we should be the least likely role models. . . . I think one of the problems in society today is that we don't stress education enough, because we glorify athletes, actors and actresses.
Charles Barkley