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“I'm so sick and tired of people in the media telling us that because of the war, sports aren't important. Fans need sports. We'd have only crime and war to watch on TV if not for sports.”

Quote by Charles Barkley

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Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley, born on February 20, 1963, is a former American professional basketball player known for his unique style and exceptional physicality on the NBA court. He has been nominated for multiple NBA All-Star Games and won the NBA MVP Award in the regular season in 1993. more

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