Charles Barkley on Final TNT Season, Wildest Olympic Experience, 76ers Title Chances & More
Podcast P with Paul GeorgeShow Notes
Charles Barkley drops by on Podcast P to chat about the Sixers picking up Paul George, Team USA's chances at winning medals, his experience with the Dream Team, and more. He'll also be talking openly about the upcoming final season of the NBA on TNT and the defining moment in his NBA career. Plus, he will share his thoughts on PG's impersonation of him. Tap in!
00:00 - Introduction 05:30 - PG officially being introduced as a 76er 09:25 - Re-teaming up with Reggie Jackson 14:48 - Charles Barkley's introduction 18:49 - PG's conversation with Joel Embiid 21:32 - Then vs. Now Team USA competition 26:08 - Wildest thing to happen at the 1992 Olympics 30:15 - Thoughts on the last season of NBA on TNT 36:00 - Will there be another NBA on TNT? 46:59 - Barkley's reaction to being drafted by the Sixers 50:27 - Career-changing moment with Moses Malone 54:11 - Meeting Dr. J for the first time 1:00:04 - Best moments from NBA 50 & 75 anniversary 1:03:45 - PG impersonating Charles Barkley
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