Charles Barkley Quotes

I truly believe in my heart most white people and black people are awesome people, but we’re so stupid following our politicians, whether they’re Republicans or Democrats,

I think our system is set up where our politicians, whether they’re Republicans or Democrats, are designed to make us not like each other so they can keep their grasp of money and power.

I don’t care what people think. People are stupid.

But when I see a story on welfare on television, they only show black people.

My message is simple: take control of your life

People always say he can run and he can jump. So can a deer and you wouldn’t put a deer in the game.

I never would say a player stinks. Ever. I’ll tell you their team stinks, and first of all, they know their team stinks. And the fans know their team stinks.

I read that heavy drinking is bad for your health. I decided I better stop reading.

It bothers me when I hear these reporters and jocks get on TV and say: ‘Oh, no guy can come out in a team sport. These guys would go crazy.’ First of all, quit telling me what I think. I’d rather have a gay guy who can play than a straight guy who can’t play.

He’s got to bring something stronger than that. That’s like bringing milk to a bar, it’s not strong enough

The most underrated player in NBA history is Dominique Wilkins. Right behind him is Gary Payton. He never has gotten the respect he deserves. If he doesn’t spend the rest of his days in Seattle, I hope he goes someplace where he has a chance to win a title.

I’m afraid of the skeletons in my closet. I’ve got a whole cemetery full of them.