Charles Barkley has been an avid golfer himself ever since his NBA days. He can be seen participating in several Pro-Am Golf events with the most recent being the LIV Golf Pro-Am tournament in Bedminster.

For the past few weeks, rumors swirled around Barkley joining the LIV Golf as a commentator. However, the ‘Inside The NBA’ analyst declared his loyalty to TNT by rejecting the lucrative Tour’s offer.

Charles Barkley swings his golf ball into the pool

In the commercial released earlier this year, Charles Barkley can be seen in search of his golf ball around the neighborhood. As he enters the house of one of the families, the woman surprisingly looks at the 1993 NBA MVP.

The woman asks Barkley if he is their new neighbor. The 59-year-old replies, “No, just looking for my ball.” Within the next moment, the daughter of the couple jumps out of the swimming pool claiming to have found Barkley’s golf ball.

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‘It is Best For Me to Move On’: Charles Barkley Speaks Candidly About Declining LIV Golf Deal

The NBA legend then hilariously disses himself by saying, “Water! Gets me every time.” This is a reference to Charles Barkley’s struggles in the golf tournaments where most of his shots end up in the ponds. However, in recent years, there has been a massive improvement in Chuck’s golf style.

Earlier this year, Barkley also won the Black Masters, which is an unofficial annual golf event played by the TNT ‘Inside The NBA’ crew. With a little more improvement, we might see the NBA legend win some official celebrity tournaments soon.

Barkley says “No” to LIV Golf

LIV Golf has made all efforts to sign all the top golf from the PGA Tour, which they have typically succeeded in. However, their recent attempt to sign Charles Barkley as a commentator failed as the 11-time NBA All-star player rejected the offer.

After rejecting LIV Golf, Barkley said, “I want to thank Greg Norman and LIV for their interest in me. I wish those guys great success and nothing but the best. But, in my best interest, and being fair to Turner — because Turner and basketball have given me every single thing in my life. It is best for me to move on and I’m staying with Turner for the rest of my TV career.”

Barkley could have a great entity for the lucrative Tour as he is a fan favorite. However, his loyalty stays with TNT with whom he has been an analyst since 2000. With speculations arising of Charles Barkley soon retiring from sports broadcasting, what’s next for the NBA legend? Comment below!

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