Hall of Famer Charles Barkley sits down with Bob Myers | Lead by Example

Charles Barkley’s grandmother told him if he didn’t get a double-double he was an embarrassment to the family. He sits down with Bob Myers on Lead by Example to discuss being raised in the projects and his experience with racial divides. They break down the Hall of Famer’s authentic nature and the power of his voice, and highlight his “I Am Not a Role Model” Nike campaign. Bob wonders what it would be like to build a team around Charles, and they ponder whether he would’ve been a bust in today’s NBA.

0:00 Bob Myers sits down with Charles Barkley
1:38 Honoring the generation before you
4:09 Raised by his mother and grandmother
15:55 Authentic nature and power of his voice
24:27 Importance of teammates like Dr. J and Moses Malone
33:42 Necessity for honesty in the sports world
36:38 Dream of being a GM and difficulty for modern-day athlete
45:03 Pride in his daughter
50:07 Need for more veterans in the NBA

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