Charles Barkley says he came close to joining Lakers once

Charles Barkley reveals untold story about being traded to the Lakers while still with Philadelphia
Charles Barkley began his professional NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers before moving on to the Phoenix Suns, where he shined for years. However, he recently revealed that he came close to playing for the Los Angeles Lakers before that.
Charles Barkley Says He Was Once Traded to Lakers—Before the Deal Fell Through
"I got traded to the Lakers," Barkley said. "True story. I get a call one morning from my agent: 'Hey, the Sixers finally pulled the trigger.' I got traded to the Lakers. And I'm
Charles Barkley Has Harsh Message for Lakers After Luka Doncic Trade
Despite the addition of Luka Doncic, TNT's Charles Barkley doesn't sound all that impressed with the Lakers and their chances to make a championship run.
Charles Barkley says he came close to joining the Lakers once
I got traded to the Lakers—true story. I get a call one morning from my agent: ‘Hey, the Sixers finally pulled the trigger—you got traded to the Lakers.’ And I’m like,
Charles Barkley Still Doesn't Consider Lakers As 'Contender' After Luka Doncic Trade
Charles Barkley is still not sold on the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. During Thursday night's edition of TNT's Inside the NBA, Barkley dropped his latest take on LeBron James and the Lakers' chances in the Western Conference a few weeks after they acquired perennial superstar Luka Doncic.
"I'm outta hell, I'm outta purgatory" - Charles Barkley recalls celebrating his short-lived trade to the Lakers
And I'm like, 'Damn, thank you. It's about time. I can't wait," he stared the story. Barkley had high hopes when the 76ers drafted him fourth overall in the iconic 1984 NBA Draft. However, after Philly traded the No.
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Charles Barkley thrashed for dismissing Lakers as threat despite blockbuster trade: 'This dude is a loser'
If there’s one thing that is for certain about Charles Barkley, it’s his consistent hate for the Los Angeles Lakers.The Lakers pulled off one of the biggest heists by landing Luka Doncic ...
‘Sixers pulled trigger’ – Charles Barkley leaves Inside the NBA host stunned with shocking admission he was once traded to Lakers
Charles Barkley has a reputation for hating on the Los Angeles Lakers, but it seems he was once close to wearing the famous purple and gold himself. Speaking this week, Chuck claimed that the ...
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"RENT FREE" - Charles Barkley faces Lakers fans' mockery for incessant takes on LeBron James and Co.
Charles Barkley is widely beloved across the NBA community for his analysis on Inside the NBA. However, his constant criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers has made him a less popular figure ...
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NBA Legend Charles Barkley Makes Blunt Los Angeles Lakers Statement After Luka Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers were given new life during ... That said, Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is not one of those people. Barkley (via the NBA on TNT): "I think they're solid.
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Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith Aren’t Convinced the Lakers Got Better With Luka Trade
Meanwhile, Charles Barkley questions why Dallas was so eager to move Dončić in the first place. On First Take, Smith didn’t mince words. “I don’t see the Lakers winning a championship with ...
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Charles Barkley: Mavericks won Luka Doncic trade with Lakers for 'next 3-4 years'
But NBA insider Charles Barkley has a different take on the deal, which appears lopsided in Los Angeles' favor to most ... three to four years, but the Lakers got a bright future if they put ...