#46 - Charles Barkley: NBA Greatness, Life Lessons, and Unfiltered Wisdom

Charles Barkley, legendary NBA player and Emmy-winning sports analyst, joins us for a candid conversation about his remarkable journey on and off the court. In this episode, Charles opens up about his upbringing in Leeds, Alabama, the profound influence of his mother and grandmother, and the challenges he overcame to become one of basketball’s most iconic figures.

We explore Charles’ NBA career, his experiences with the 1992 Dream Team, and his transition to television, where his honesty and humor have made him a fan favorite. He shares personal stories about family, resilience, and the importance of giving back, along with his unique perspective on life, success, and failure.

Join us for an inspiring and entertaining discussion with one of sports’ most charismatic and insightful personalities.

Each week, Tim and Troy will sit down with interesting people to have thoughtful conversations. The guests will range from celebrities, athletes, academics, doctors, authors, and more. As Tim battles his ALS diagnosis, nothing is out of bounds and there will be nothing left unsaid.

SPONSORS:

ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs (https://elevenlabs.io) for supporting this episode and powering Tim’s voice.

SOCIAL:

Website: https://tgnlu.com  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nlutimgreen  

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlupod/ 

AUDIO ONLY:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fhcANt7CSnYvgBlgxpVVa 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-left-unsaid/id1734094890  

PERSONAL: 

Tackle ALS: https://www.tackleals.com  

Tim Green Books: https://authortimgreen.com

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