Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information about Charles Barkley:

  • Full Name: Charles Wade Barkley
  • Nickname: Sir Charles, Chuck, Chuckster
  • Nationality: American
  • DOB: Born February 20, 1963
  • Hometown: Leeds, Alabama
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.93 m)
  • Weight: Played around 252 lbs (114 kg) during his career
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Nike Air Max CB 94, Nike Air Max2 CB ’94, Nike Zoom Freak 6 NRG
  • Number: 34 and 32 (Philadelphia 76ers), 34 (Phoenix Suns), 4 (Houston Rockets)
  • Position: Power forward / Small forward
  • High School: Leeds High School (Leeds, Alabama)
  • College: Auburn University (1981–1984)
  • NBA Draft: 1984, Round 1, Pick 5 by the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Philadelphia 76ers (1984–1992)
    2. Phoenix Suns (1992–1996)
    3. Houston Rockets (1996–2000)
  • Championship Rings: None (Barkley reached the NBA Finals in 1993 but did not win a championship)
  • Accolades:
    • NBA Career Highlights:
      • NBA MVP (1993):
        • Barkley won the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 1993 while playing for the Phoenix Suns, leading them to the NBA Finals.
      • 11× NBA All-Star (1987–1997):
        • Barkley was selected to 11 NBA All-Star Games during his career, showcasing his consistency and dominance over more than a decade.
      • 5× All-NBA First Team (1988–1991, 1993):
        • Recognized as one of the best players in the league, Barkley made the All-NBA First Team five times.
      • All-NBA Second Team (1986, 1992, 1994, 1995):
        • Barkley was also named to the All-NBA Second Team on four occasions.
      • All-NBA Third Team (1996):
        • Even in the later stages of his career, he was still recognized as one of the league’s top players.
      • NBA All-Star Game MVP (1991):
        • Barkley was named the MVP of the 1991 NBA All-Star Game.
      • NBA Rebounding Leader (1987):
        • Barkley led the league in rebounding in 1987, despite being undersized for a power forward at 6’6″.
    • Olympic Success:
      • 2× Olympic Gold Medalist (1992, 1996):
        • Barkley was a key member of the famous 1992 “Dream Team,” widely regarded as the greatest basketball team ever assembled, and also won gold in the 1996 Olympics.
    • Hall of Fame Induction:
      • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2006):
        • Barkley was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a recognition of his outstanding career.
    • Other Notable Accomplishments:
      • 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996):
        • Barkley was named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history as part of the NBA’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
      • NBA Rookie First Team (1985):
        • After being drafted fifth overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1984 NBA Draft, Barkley made an immediate impact and was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Team.
  • 2K Rating: Barkley is not featured in NBA 2K games due to financial disagreements
  • Kids: 1 daughter (Christiana Barkley)
  • Siblings: 2 brothers (John Glenn Barkley and Darryl Barkley)
  • Net Worth: Made $43,608,000 playing in the NBA
  • Retirement Age: 36
  • Retirement Year: 1999-2000 (with Houston Rockets)

Charles Barkley, also known as “Sir Charles,” had a remarkable NBA career, and while he never won an NBA championship, his individual accomplishments made him one of the greatest power forwards in the history of the league.

Notes:

  • Charles Barkley says that he is 6 feet 4 inches. He later clarified his height is 6’4.5 to 6.’5, making his height with shoes 6 feet 6 inches tall.
  • Charles Barkley’s playing weight was between 284 and 324 pounds during his NBA career.

Fun Facts

  • He said that he was 300 pounds in college when he played for the Auburn Tigers. He looked in very good shape as a college player and as an NBA rookie, so he likely weighed more than 300 pounds later in his NBA career.