Charles Barkley Confirms Retirement From Broadcasting After 25 Years

The NBA legend cites loyalty to TNT and reluctance to start over as key reasons for stepping down.

Barkley announced the 2024-25 NBA season will be his last with TNT's Inside the NBA.
He expressed discomfort with the idea of working for another network at his age.
Despite new media rights deals, he believes TNT will lose NBA broadcasting rights.
Barkley has been a prominent figure in sports broadcasting since retiring from the NBA in 2000.
He emphasized his financial security and contentment with his career achievements.