Charles Barkley is one of the most iconic players to date. With an impressive bulky look combined with overwhelming athletic performance, no one dared to confront him in a coast-to-shore scenario. Jacked up at 6’4” and small in both forward positions, he still changed his path as the greatest person ever — notable for being a bullish and explosive beast. increase. A two-way Jack of All Trade that can score tremendously, rebound tenaciously and protect everyone, his muscular body and unrealistic physical characteristics give him 11 All-Star appearances, 11 All-NBA Team Selection, and the prestigious 1993 NBAMVP — Overwhelming Phoenix Suns on their way to the NBA Finals.
But at the beginning of his professional career, it was tough — he struggled as a sturdy, young athlete.
It may be nice to say that Chuck’s hard work has done it all, but it’s unfair to hurt the credibility of his ex-teammate and slow icon who really led him from a rough start.
And that is Moses Malone.
Berkeley, who joined Chris Long on the Greenlight podcast in June of this year, said he was interested in not getting gametime action as a rookie.
“So I’m going [drafted] To the Sixers, I’m not playing — and soon I’m having a hard time. “
Then he approached Moses in search of an answer — it turned out to be a move to save his part of his career.
“I said to Moses,’Why can’t I get the plate?'” He said. I’m like “What !?”, he said, “You’re fat and lazy.” “.
“He can’t work hard because Charles is fat. He can’t play basketball in the NBA at 290. [lbs]295 [lbs], £ 300. So, already the best man ever, says, “I see you every morning, I see you every night.”And he made me lose 10 pounds so I will be 290 [lbs] — I’m starting to feel better. Will be 280 [lbs]270; 270 [lbs] And now I’m starting to play. Will be 260 [lbs] And i will be 250 [lbs].. This guy helped me lose £ 50 and turned me into an All-Star Hall of Fame. “
The “Round Mound of Rebound” further claimed that being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers was the best thing that happened to him.
“Moses was great for me and I lost all of that weight, so it was great for me to be drafted by the Sixers. Dr. J told me about saving my money. ”
The rest was Chuck’s history. After getting in shape and realizing his organized mindset with the help of Philadelphia’s seniors, he swept the league and moved into a horrifying cage in the late 80’s and 90’s.
Moses Malone was certainly an amazing player. He’s probably the most underrated player in league history, winning three MVP honors, multiple All-Star selections, and a plethora of All-NBA honors. A leading player of his own and a rebound maestro, he led the city of Philadelphia to the 1983 title through a sweep with Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Magic Johnson and the Showtime Los Angeles Lakers at the NBA Finals.
Berkeley is currently working as a studio analyst at TNT. He was on the NBA’s Top 75 list along with Malone.
Wouldn’t it be great if someone could guide Zion Williamson?
