'His dad kicked my as*'- Former NBA legend opens up about disliking a popular NFL player for one reason
NBA legend
, who has played at least 16 seasons and won the MVP in 1993, recently revealed that he is also a big hockey fan. His love for hockey started during his rookie year with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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He opens up about how he found love in hockey and more.
Charles Barkley opens up about his love for hockey
During a special broadcast of the Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes game, Charles Barkley was joined by analysts Paul Bissonette and Will Arnett. He talked about how much he admires Brad Marchand, a former captain of the Boston Bruins. Barkeley said, 'That guy right there, I love watching Marchand, He's one of those guys you would love to play with. I have nothing but admiration and respect for him.'
Brad Marchand played 1,090 games in 16 seasons for the Bruins, where he scored at least 422 goals. He was traded to the Panthers and has done well in the playoffs. Further, Charles Barkeley said,
'And let me tell you something. I hate Seth Jones. I really do, I played in the NBA for all those years. His dad was the only person who kicked my as* all the time.'
Further, he said,
'(Larry) Bird was great, (Kevin) McHale was great, Karl Malone was great, (Kevin) Garnett, all those guys.
I could hold my own against those guys. I never had any success against Popeye Jones. And to this day, I have no idea why. So I will always hate Seth Jones because of his dad.'
'I'm gonna tell you why I'm taking the Oilers,' Barkley said on NHL on TNT at the beginning of the postseason. 'Two years ago, the Florida Panthers lost, came back and won it. Oilers lost last year, they're gonna come back and win it this year. Same scenario.'
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Charles Barkley said he has been an avid hockey lover, despite having a solid NBA career, he ensured he had time to remain updated with the games, the players and how each team has been performing.
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