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Charles Barkley Retired

Forward · Phoenix Suns · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1984
1× MVPHall of FamePhoenix Suns
NBAPhoenix SunsForwards
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In short

Charles Barkley is a retired forward and Hall of Famer who starred for the Phoenix Suns. The Round Mound of Rebound — a 6-6 MVP power forward. Career averages: 22.1 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

Scoring map · Charles’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Charles Barkley is one of the NBA's all-time greats. The Round Mound of Rebound — a 6-6 MVP power forward.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 22.1 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists.

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Career avg
22.1 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
11.7 rpg
career
Assists
3.9 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Charles Barkley is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most iconic with the Phoenix Suns.

The Round Mound of Rebound — a 6-6 MVP power forward.

He retired with career averages of 22.1 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The Round Mound of Rebound — a 6-6 MVP power forward.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Phoenix Suns legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring82
Playmaking54
Rebounding75
Perimeter D48
Rim protection46
Spacing52
Athleticism70
Clutch63
Hall of FamePhoenix Suns1984 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Barkley is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Round Mound of Rebound — a 6-6 MVP power forward.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
22.1
per game
Career RPG
11.7
per game
Career APG
3.9
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe Round Mound of Rebound — a 6-6 MVP power forward.

Hardware

1×
NBA MVP
11×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Phoenix Suns legend.

Charles Barkley's place in history is settled: The Round Mound of Rebound — a 6-6 MVP power forward.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — a Hall of Famer and Phoenix Suns icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Charles Barkley's career averages?

Charles Barkley averaged 22.1 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game over his career.

Is Charles Barkley in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Charles Barkley is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.