Charles Barkley is staying on air! The 61-year-old former NBA star turned sports broadcaster announced his plans to retire “no matter what happens” after the next basketball season when his contract was up, but just a couple months later, he has signed an extended deal with TNT Sports. Keep reading to find out more… Charles will continue to exclusively broadcast for TNT Sports for “many years to come” as part of his new long-term commitment. “I love my TNT Sports family.
My #1 priority has been and always will be our people and keeping everyone together for as long as possible,” he shared in a statement. “We have the most amazing people, and they are the best at what they do.
I’m looking forward to continuing to work with them both on the shows we currently have and new ones we develop together in the future.
This is the only place for me.” “I have to say … I’ve been impressed by the leadership team who is fighting hard and have been aggressive in adding new properties to TNT Sports, which I am very excited about.
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