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==NBA==

==NBA==

===Philadelphia 76ers (1984-1992)===

===Philadelphia 76ers (1984-1992)===

Barkley was selected with the fifth pick of the 1984 NBA draft by the 76ers. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie team after averaging 14 points and 8.6 rebounds per game in the 84-85 season. In his third year, he became a team leader following the trade of [[Moses Malone|Moses Malone's]] trade to [[Washington Wizards|Washington]]. That year he became the shortest player to win the rebounding title (14.6rpg) and was named to the first of what would be eleven consecutive All-Star teams. In 87-88, Barkley was named a team co-captain and average 28.3 points per game, good enough for fourth in the league. He was named to the All-NBA First Team for his efforts. But even with Barkley's strong season, the 76ers would fall short of the playoffs for the first time since he joined the team. He was named MVP of the 90-91 NBA All-Star game after scoring 17 points and picking up 22 rebounds in the East's 116-114 win over the West. In March of 1991, he received notoriety for attempting to spit at a heckler. He missed the heckler and accidentally hit a child in the crowd. The NBA suspended Barkley for one game and fined him $10,000. Barkley said of the incident, "You do stupid things, and stuff like that happens. I just have to live with a stupid mistake."<ref>"NBA Fines Barkley for Spitting on Fans"; ''Deseret News'', Marcy 29, 1991</ref> Following the 1992 season, Barkley was traded to the Suns in exchange for Jeff Hornacek, Andrew Lang and Tim Perry.

Barkley was selected with the fifth pick of the 1984 NBA draft by the 76ers. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie team after averaging 14 points and 8.6 rebounds per game in the 84-85 season. In his third year, he became a team leader following the trade of [[Moses Malone|Moses Malone's]] trade to [[Washington Wizards|Washington]]. That year he became the shortest player to win the rebounding title (14.6rpg) and was named to the first of what would be eleven consecutive All-Star teams. In 87-88, Barkley was named a team co-captain and average 28.3 points per game, good enough for fourth in the league. He was named to the All-NBA First Team for his efforts. But even with Barkley's strong season, the 76ers would fall short of the playoffs for the first time since he joined the team. He was named MVP of the 90-91 NBA All-Star game after scoring 17 points and picking up 22 rebounds in the East's 116-114 win over the West. In March 1991, he received notoriety for attempting to spit at a heckler. He missed the heckler and accidentally hit a child in the crowd. The NBA suspended Barkley for one game and fined him $10,000. Barkley said of the incident, "You do stupid things, and stuff like that happens. I just have to live with a stupid mistake."<ref>"NBA Fines Barkley for Spitting on Fans"; ''Deseret News'', Marcy 29, 1991</ref> Following the 1992 season, Barkley was traded to the Suns in exchange for Jeff Hornacek, Andrew Lang and Tim Perry.

===1992 Olympics===

===1992 Olympics===

===Phoenix Suns (1992-1996)===

===Phoenix Suns (1992-1996)===

Barkley's success continued in his first season in Phoenix. He led the team in scoring as they went to the NBA Finals before falling in six games to the [[Chicago Bulls]]. That offseason, he encountered more controversy when he declared that he wasn't a role model during a [[Nike]] commercial. The comments would receive criticism from former [[vice president]] [[Dan Quayle]] and others. Charles had another strong year in 93-94 and the Suns would make the playoffs before falling in the second round to the Rockets in seven games. The Suns wouldn't make it past the second round of the playoffs for the rest of his time with the team. In August of 1996, Barkley was traded to the Rockets for [[Sam Cassell]], [[Robert Horry]], Mark Bryant and Chucky Brown.

Barkley's success continued in his first season in Phoenix. He led the team in scoring as they went to the NBA Finals before falling in six games to the [[Chicago Bulls]]. That offseason, he encountered more controversy when he declared that he wasn't a role model during a [[Nike]] commercial. The comments would receive criticism from former [[vice president]] [[Dan Quayle]] and others. Charles had another strong year in 93-94 and the Suns would make the playoffs before falling in the second round to the Rockets in seven games. The Suns wouldn't make it past the second round of the playoffs for the rest of his time with the team. In August 1996, Barkley was traded to the Rockets for [[Sam Cassell]], [[Robert Horry]], Mark Bryant and Chucky Brown.

===Houston Rockets (1996-2000)===

===Houston Rockets (1996-2000)===

==References==

==References==

==External Links==

==External links==

*[http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BARKLCH01 Barkley @ Basketball Database]

*[http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BARKLCH01 Barkley @ Basketball Database]

*[http://www.hoophall.com/halloffamers/bhof-charles-barkley.html Basketball Hall of Fame Profile]

*[http://www.hoophall.com/halloffamers/bhof-charles-barkley.html Basketball Hall of Fame Profile]

[[Category: Basketball Players]]

[[Category:Basketball Players]]

[[Category: Olympic Athletes]]

[[Category:Olympic Athletes]]

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