Barkley may not have left a championship legacy, but he did leave one behind the microphone. Today's youngsters can talk smack, but they're no Charles Barkley. Possibly the most quotable athlete of the 20th century whose last name wasn't Ali, Barkley would give you his take on anything and everything. But he also could leave you laughing, even if with a wince. Mine have just been in the limelight.
Television seems the natural next step.
That may even include a run for governor in his home state of Alabama, his stated goal of a couple of years ago. If politics doesn't work out, he could complete a karmic cycle by returning to the NBA in a management position. Be careful what you ask for, Charles.