As someone who has grown up watching Charles Barkley‘s unapologetic and fiery personality both on and off the court, I must say that it’s heartwarming to learn about the softer side of this basketball legend. His love for his family, especially his grandchildren, is truly inspiring. The way he rushes home from work every day just to spend quality time with Henry reminds me of how I used to rush home to watch Inside the NBA when it was on TNT.
It’s fascinating to think that Barkley was once considering retiring from broadcasting and spending more time with his family, but now he’ll get to do both for at least another decade thanks to the deal between TNT Sports and ESPN. I can only imagine the joy Henry will bring to Sir Charles’ life, just as he did when he ran to him and jumped in his lap.
In the end, it seems that Barkley has managed to strike a perfect balance between his professional and personal lives. And who knows? Maybe one day we’ll see Henry following in his grandfather’s footsteps, not on the basketball court, but as a media personality with a heart of gold.
As for my joke, I can just imagine Barkley telling Henry, “Son, when you grow up to be as big and strong as me, you can have all the after-school golf cart rides you want!
Charles Barkley, a former NBA Hall of Famer, became well-known for his straightforward and unfiltered approach, expressing his opinions boldly whether it was on the court or in press conferences. This blunt demeanor has persisted throughout his broadcasting career, even manifesting during his comments about the rumored cancellation of Inside the NBA. However, beneath this tough exterior lies a tender heart. To prove this, one only needs to know that he occasionally leaves TNT early due to a touching reason.
Beyond being renowned as one of the greatest athletes ever, Sir Charles is equally proud to be a dedicated family man. Often expressing affection for is his daughter Christiana, whom he has with his wife Maureen for over three decades. Christiana herself is a mother to Henry and Charlie, named after their grandpa, with her husband Ilya Hoffman. At 61, the media personality cherishes his relationship with his two grandchildren, affectionately known as “Big Pop” by them. He shared that he and his grandson have developed a sweet tradition together.
Each school day, I’ve established a routine with him: I drive him around in my golf cart for half an hour or so, chatting about his day. He seems to enjoy this daily outing and often asks if we can make it a regular occurrence. To which I reply, “If you’d like to do it every day, well, I don’t have the power to say no.
On The Mark Jackson Show, the ex-Philadelphia 76er shared that his daily work-home routine often begins with his granddaughter FaceTiming him and then handing over the phone to Henry. During these calls, sweet little Henry usually requests his grandfather to hurry back home from work so they can spend time together. If this isn’t a compelling motivation for the sports icon to return home swiftly every day, I’m not sure what is. In his latest interview (available on YouTube), the media commentator delved deeper into the joys of being a grandparent.
Experiencing grandfatherhood is absolutely incredible and beyond what I ever imagined. Each time he calls out, “Big Pop, Big Pop, I love you,” it makes my heart skip a beat. Just like in those videos where children rush to their grandparents, when he visits, he dashes towards me and jumps into my arms. And, it’s moments like that, I find myself thinking, ‘This is truly wonderful…’
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It seemed earlier this year that Charles Barkley might find himself with more leisure time to spend with his family due to the potential cancellation of TNT’s Inside the NBA. This appeared to be a result of their sports deal not being renewed. However, weeks later, Barkley announced he would retire from broadcasting in 2025, regardless of whether a new contract was signed or not. Yet, in August, he retracted his retirement statement and decided to stay with the network, helping to preserve jobs in the process.
In November, there was a significant improvement when TNT Sports reached an agreement to grant ESPN the license for Inside. This landmark deal, starting from the 2025-2026 NBA season and lasting 11 years, is quite noteworthy. Initially, The Round Mound of Rebound voiced criticism towards his employers for failing to secure such a deal. However, he later acknowledged their efforts with his unique approach. In fact, the former Phoenix Sun playfully suggested during a sports talk show that it was time to start showing appreciation again.
Considering his work obligations, it appears that Charles Barkley will need to manage both his career and personal life for the time being. Yet, it’s likely that he’ll find ways to spend quality time with his adored grandkids. Frankly, I doubt Henry would allow Grandpa Barkley to miss their after-school hangouts.
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