Here's How Charles Barkley Made His Reported $60 Million Net Worth

Highlights

• Barkley's NBA career and endorsements allowed him to accumulate a massive $60 million net worth.
• Barkley's transition from the NBA to being an analyst on Inside the NBA brought him fame, financial gain, and endorsement deals.
• Barkley's various endorsement deals, including with Nike, McDonald's, Capitol One, T-Mobile, and Weight Watchers, have contributed significantly to his overall wealth.

Charles Barkley made the bulk of his $60 million net worth during his NBA career. However, Barkley has ventured out since then, delving into various different avenues to diversify his interests that have made him a lot of money.

Barkley, nicknamed "Chuck," "Sir Charles," and "The Round Mound of Rebound" during his NBA days was a ferocious power forward that revolutionized the position. Though he was undersized by the standards of the day, Barkley's skills paved the way for smaller power forwards in today's game. Barkley has made a great career for himself and has made a lot of money along the way.

Barkley became an All-Star caliber player during his time with the NBA. He was also selected to the All-NBA First Team five times. Barkley's performance on the court was rewarded with big contracts. Barkley, however, made a big chunk of his money from commercials and endorsements for various brand names. Those endorsements and commercials allowed Barkley to transition seamlessly from the NBA to being an analyst on the Emmy Award-winning show, Inside the NBA.

On Inside the NBA, Barkley became a household name and a recognizable face on television. His unfiltered style of commentary often brings humor and some controversy. Barkley's 24 years on Inside the NBA have brought him fame, financial gain, and a slew of endorsement deals and small acting roles throughout his career as an analyst. All of which are just a small insight as to how Charles Barkley has made his massive $60 million net worth.

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Updated January 2024:Charles Barkley signed a 10-year contract with TNT to continue his time on 'Inside the NBA'. However, according to Barkley, there is no way that he will finish out his contract with the network. This is because Barkley has claimed over the years that he wanted to retire at the age of 60. Given that Barkely is now 60 years old, he might not remain on TNT much longer. But given his $60 million net worth, leaving 'Inside the NBA' will not cause a detriment to Barkley's fortune.

14 Charles Barkley Begins NBA Career With The Philadelphia 76ers

Charles Barkley made $9 million with the Philadelphia 76ers

• Barkley's NBA career started with the 76ers

Barkley was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984. He played 6 seasons with the 76ers. He quickly became one of their key contributors alongside NBA legend Moses Malone.

During his six seasons with the 76ers, Barkley amassed over $9 million. He represented the 76ers six times at the All-Star game.

13 Charles Barkley Signs With The Phoenix Suns

Charles Barkley made over $14 million with the Phoenix Suns

• Barkley played with the Suns for four years

Barkley was traded to the Phoenix Suns in the 1992-1993 NBA season. He played in 4 seasons for the Suns and it proved to be his most successful years as a player and financially.

In his 4 years with the Suns Barkley made over $14 million and was voted as the league MVP in 1993. He even led the Suns to the NBA finals in 1993 but they were beaten by Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls.

12 Charles Barkley Begins Endorsement Deals With Right Guard Commercial

Charles Barkley made between $5 million and $10 million over the course of his career

• Barkley's sense of humor was displayed in the Right Guard commercial which became what he was known for when endorsing products

Sir Charles is not only known for being a ferocious competitor on the court, but he is also known for his humor and wit.

During his playing days, he teamed up with numerous brand names. His commercial with Right Guard has proven to be one of his more humorous ones. It has Barkley riding on a horse leading a hunting party to hunt for foxes while trying to sound affluent and posh.

Watch the commercial here

This commercial started the endorsement career for Barkley which ended up earning him $5 million to $10 million throughout his career.

11 Charles Barkley Becomes Video Game Royalty

Charles Barkley was paid an undisclosed amount of money for Shut Up and Jam

• Barkley's video game was very popular upon its release

During his MVP season in 1993, Barkley started to become a sports household name. Corporate America began to take notice via the sport video game market and approached Barkley with a deal.

Sega Genesis developed Charles Barkley's Shut Up and Jam. It brought Barkley an undisclosed payday and showed the popularity he garnered during that time.

10 Charles Barkley Ends Lucrative NBA Career With The Houston Rockets

Charles Barkley made $17 million while playing for the Houston Rockets

• Barkley spent his last four years with the NBA with the Rockets

Barkley's last four years in the NBA were played with the Houston Rockets. He teamed up with fellow MVP Hakeem Olajuwon in an attempt to win an NBA title. It proved to be his least productive years in the NBA.

Barkley suffered various injuries over his NBA career and a decrease in his skills. However, Barkley still made close to $17 million in his four years with the Rockets.

9 Charles Barkley's Collaboration With Nike

Barkley's exact earnings from Nike over the years have not been disclosed

• Nike Air Super CB and Air CB 4 II were the shoes that Barkley wore from Nike

Barkley has teamed up with some big brand names but none bigger than Nike. Barkley played basketball in a time when Nike was signing up basketball stars, including Michael Jordan to be the face of their brand. Barkley made an entertaining commercial with Nike titled Godzilla vs Barkley.

Barkley also was the face of the Nike Air Super CB and the Air CB 4 II shoes, which brought in an untold payday for Nike.

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8 Charles Barkley's McDonald's Endorsement

Charles Barkley's earnings from McDonald's have not been disclosed

• One of Barkley's favorite fast foods is McDonald's

Barkley is known to be a fan of fast food. He even admitted having eaten McDonald's while on a training bike with the Philadelphia 76ers.

It was only natural during his post-playing days to do a commercial for the fast-food giant. In true Barkley fashion, it was hilarious to watch.

How much of Barkley's endorsement earnings were made with McDonald's is not known.

7 Charles Barkley Joins Samuel L. Jackson And Spike Lee For Capitol One

Charles Barkley's earnings from Capitol One have not been disclosed

• Barkley has said that he does not do endorsements for money but to stay relevant

Barkley teamed up with acclaimed director Spike Lee and Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson in a series of Capitol One commercials. They include the three of them driving to a final four-game, singing on horses, wearing western-style clothing, and eating Texas-style food.

How much Barkley made for these commercials has not been disclosed.

Watch the commercial here

6 Charles Barkley Joins Dwyane Wade Endorsing T-Mobile

Charles Barkley's exact earnings from T-Mobile have not been disclosed

• Barkley has made between $5 million and $10 million in endorsements during his lifetime

During the height of his TNT days, Barkley teamed up with Dwyane Wade. Again, Barkley made a series of comedic commercials with Wade.

T-Mobile and TNT have partnered together over the years and it was only natural that Barkley be the face of the brand along with Wade who was one of the best players at the time.

How much either Barkley or Wade made for these commercials is not known.

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5 Charles Barkley Tries His Hand At An Acting Career

Charles Barkley makes an undisclosed amount of money for guest appearances

• Barkley has guest-starred 20 times on the big and small screens

Barkley has appeared on the big and small screen over 25 times during his lifetime. Of those appearances, 20 of them are guest-starring roles as himself. Some of the notable appearances that Barkley has made, according to IMDb, include:

Barkley also played smaller roles in TV and films as a character as well. Those roles included Rumble, The Goldbergs, and Santa Barbara.

Barkley does not have any projects that he is working on in the future.

4 Charles Barkley Both Uses And Endorses Weight Watchers

Charles Barkley made an undisclosed amount of money for using and endorsing Weight Watchers

• Barkley struggled with weight during his life and used Weight Watchers to slim down

Arguably, Barkley's most shocking and of course hilarious commercial was for Weight Watchers.

Barkley has battled with his weight over the years. He teamed up with Weight Watchers in 2011 and is said to have lost 42 pounds.

Barkley appeared in a commercial for them wearing a dress with the slogan "Lose It Like a Man" to say that dieting isn't just for women.

It is not known what Barkley was paid to endorse Weight Watchers.

3 Charles Barkley Endorses Taco Bell

Charles Barkley's Taco Bell endorsement helped him earn $5 million to $10 million in overall endorsement deals

• Barkley does endorsements to stay relevant, not for the money

Even though Barkley has battled with his weight and has been on Weight Watchers commercials he does love his fast food.

In 2010 Barkley teamed up with Taco Bell in a series of hilarious commercials promoting their new specials at the time. But just how much of his $5 million to $10 million in endorsements Barkley made during his career came from Taco Bell is not known.

2 Charles Barkley Becomes An Author

Charles Barkley made an undisclosed amount of money for penning his books

• Barkley has written three books

Barkley has even dabbled in the publishing game in his lifetime.

Barkley has published three books and has even written a foreword for sportswriter Rick Reilly's book The Life of Reilly. In the foreword, he said "Of all the people in sports I'd like to throw through a plate glass window, Reilly's not one of them. It's a shame though, skinny white boys look real aerodynamic."

There is not estimates for what Barkley was paid for his book deals.

1 Charles Barkley Becomes A Sports Analyst On Inside The NBA

Charles Barkley makes $10 million per year on Inside the NBA

• If Barkley finishes out his contract with TNT, it will be worth $100 million

Barkley is one of the best power forwards to have played in the NBA but his popularity and endearment were brought about during his time on Inside the NBA. He has managed to have a successful career as an analyst and sustain it for over 20 years.

Barkley, along with Ernie Johnson, Kenny "The Jet" Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal, is one of the most entertaining sports analysts on television. This is why he earns $10 million per year for his TNT contract and $100 million for 10 years. Barkley is arguably the star of the show and that star power has helped him reel in the big bucks.

Sources: Bleacher Report, ESPN, NBA, IMDb

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