Charles Barkley to Retire from TNT After 2024-25 NBA Season

Jun 15, 2024, 12:00 PM

Charles Barkley, the renowned basketball commentator and Hall of Famer, has announced that he will retire from television after the 2024-25 NBA season. Barkley made the announcement during the NBA Finals postgame show after Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, stating, 'No matter what happens, next year is going to be my last year on television.' He emphasized that he will not be joining any other network and will remain with TNT until his retirement. Barkley, who has been a prominent analyst on TNT's 'Inside the NBA' since 2000, has decided to step down after 25 years in broadcasting.