Charles Barkley always had a great persona both on and off the court. Sir Charles has never hesitated to put forth his opinions on the state of the basketball world, and the world as a whole. In some of his actions, he was unreasonable, while in others, he was admirable. Recently, he made the divisive decision of adjusting his will to safeguard diversity at his Alma Mater, Auburn University. While fans were split on the politics of the move, it clearly showed his dedication to the college where his career started.

A video of Chuck’s speech to Auburn’s team has resurfaced on the Internet again. The Auburn alumnus’ words were meant to inject enthusiasm and energy into the players.

Chuck gave a heartfelt speech to the Auburn team

Ahead of the first final-four game, the former Auburn player addressed the Auburn Tigers. Charles Barkley‘s history with the Tigers goes way back. He joined the NCAA  in 1981 and had three glorious years with the team.

The video of Chuck’s emotional speech from 2019 was showcased on the CBS sports channel. His words to them were,” Seize the opportunity. You ain’t got to do anything different. Y’all played great to get here. But don’t take this thing for granted.

Nicknamed the Round Mound of Rebound, his part in the team was exceptional and unlike any other. With his sublime scoring and defensive abilities, the 1993 MVP led the team to its first-ever appearance in the NCAA tournament.

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Considered one of the best players in the NBA, Chuck’s career hasn’t been a quiet one. And neither is his off-court career. He is often surrounded by controversy due to his honest remarks and publicly announcing his dislikeness for certain personalities. However, recently one of his comments to a popular TV host resulted in him getting an ‘annihilation’ threat.

Charles Barkley receives an annihilation threat

Time and time again, Chuck has made it obvious how much he detests infamous TV analyst Skip Bayless. He has delivered some harsh criticisms and the Undisputed showrunner didn’t seem to take it well. In return, the showrunner decided to roast Barkley.

Skip offered the 11-time All-Star player to join him in his show as a debate partner. While calling himself an “idiot”, he begged Chuck to debate with him where he claimed he would annihilate the NBA legend. Four-times NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal seemed to have a comical opinion on this matter.

While the Big Aristotle is on board with the idea, Chuck joining Skip’s show seems to be a far-fetched notion.

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What do you think about Barkley’s speech to the Auburn team? Do you think he will join Skip in his show? Let us know in the comments.