Charles Barkley has co-hosted the fan-favorite program Inside the NBA for over two decades now. As of late, the corporate waters have been a bit rough as of late, though, as Inside is nearing cancellation . Amid that drama, Barkley has been vocal about his displeasure with the way his bosses have handled the situation.
Now, it would seem that the former Phoenix Sun has even more issues with his employers at the network, which was founded by Turner. Specifically, Barkley was real about how he feels his professional growth has been stunted. 2018 saw the former NBA MVP launch his production company, Round Mound Media.
Since then, the brand has reportedly been somewhat stagnant. However, Charles Barkley is now re-launching the brand in collaboration with EverWonder Studio. The basketball hall of famer recently appeared on The Jim Jackson Show , during which he discussed his big business move.
When asked by the eponymous host if this decision was influenced by the network’s fight for the NBA rights. Barkley then proceeded to reveal his long-held issues: Well, to be honest with you, I’ve been disappointed in Turner for a long time, to be honest with you. Because this should have been done three years ago, where I had more television production stuff out there.
You know, they haven’t been a great partner. They’ve been a great TV partner as far as my basketball career. I mean, I love the Turner family as far as my basketball stuff.
But, as far as my television production...
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