Charles Barkley is staying on air!
The 61-year-old former NBA star turned sports activities broadcaster introduced his plans to retire “it doesn’t matter what occurs” after the following basketball season when his contract was up, however only a couple months later, he has signed an prolonged take care of TNT Sports activities.
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Charles will proceed to completely broadcast for TNT Sports activities for “a few years to come back” as a part of his new long-term dedication.
“I like my TNT Sports activities household. My #1 precedence has been and at all times will likely be our individuals and preserving everybody collectively for so long as potential,” he shared in an announcement. “We’ve essentially the most wonderful individuals, and they’re the very best at what they do. I’m wanting ahead to persevering with to work with them each on the exhibits we presently have and new ones we develop collectively sooner or later. That is the one place for me.”
“I’ve to say … I’ve been impressed by the management workforce who’s preventing onerous and have been aggressive in including new properties to TNT Sports activities, which I’m very enthusiastic about. I respect them and all of my colleagues for his or her continued assist, and most significantly our followers. I’m going to offer my all as we hold them entertained for years to come back,” Charles continued.
Luis Silberwasser, Chairman & CEO, TNT Sports activities, stated in an announcement, “Charles is among the greatest and most beloved sportscasters within the historical past of tv. I do know I communicate for all of the members of the TNT Sports activities household after I say we’re extremely thrilled to share this mutual dedication to proceed showcasing Charles‘ one-of-a-kind skills and entertain followers nicely into the longer term. We proceed so as to add to the breadth and depth of our sports activities portfolio — together with new properties within the School Soccer Playoffs, Roland-Garros, NASCAR, BIG EAST school basketball, Mountain West soccer, amongst others – and it’s improbable to have Charles for this journey as we develop new content material concepts and exhibits for our followers.”