He said after the game that his career was over, and that it ended where it all began - in Philadelphia. When he was down for a long period of time, I was hoping it was nothing really serious. I don't think any player of his caliber, I don't think he would want to go out like that. Those guys deserve a ring. They play so hard.
Some guys are just at the right place at the right time.
Barkley almost was philosophical afterwards, saying that God wanted him to finish where he started. He was named one of the NBA's 50 All-Time Greatest Players. He played on two Olympic teams. He says he has done it all. I have no sadness in my heart.