Charles Barkley announced that he'll retire from television next year after the 2024-25 NBA season. Can we call his bluff? 2024 is his Personal Year 3, which aligns with his Final Pinnacle 3. This alignment typically means something noteworthy will occur. For everyone in Personal Year 3, June is a Personal Month 9, which means giving up something or someone.
In the fall of 2023, Barkley briefly co-hosted a news discussion program called King Charles alongside Gayle King on CNN. This show was a pilot, a limited-run series that aired on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. King Charles ended its run in April 2024, and CNN has no plans to continue the series.
Born on February 20, 1963, since 2013, many opportunities to make money have always come his way. And also, for the rest of his life, he has the chance to fully enjoy his favorite leisure activities without feeling burdened or worried. However, the most crucial point in this story is that Barkley is in a Harvest Year 19/1 (1+9+6+3). He wants to be the captain of his own ship.
It's also worth noting that retirement is not a priority for people in Harvest Years 1 or 5. Year Of Birth Retirement Planner
Moreover, in his Final Pinnacle 3, Barkley will enjoy engaging with people and participating in meaningful communication, including gossip. He's currently in a five-year letter W, so he'll likely make changes quickly and often. W is coupled with C, which makes him even more restless and gives him a desire to engage in social and leisure activities.
Gambling
The gambling escapades of Barkley are well-known. He lost $1 million in a day over 20 times due to a gambling addiction. In 2008, his Third Pinnacle 7, his gambling reached a boiling point. A Las Vegas casino filed a civil complaint for a $400,000 debt.
"t's not a problem," Barkley said. "If you're a drug addict or an alcoholic, those are problems. I gamble for too much money. As long as I can continue to do it, I don't think it's a problem. Do I think it's a bad habit? Yes, I think it's a bad habit.
Barkley goes on to admit his gambling got "out of hand" and that he lost anywhere between $10 to $20 million back in the 1980s. At that time, he was in a First Pinnacle 22/4. The underlying principle of 4 is never to leave anything to chance.
Barkley is far from the only athlete to let his betting habits get the best of him.
Individuals with Life Number 5 should be cautious in their Pinnacle 3. This cycle can exacerbate their impulsive behavior and heighten their inclination for risk-taking. Barkley's Final Pinnacle 3 has the potential to lead to difficult situations, substantial losses, and legal issues.
Pinnacle 3 often leads people to prioritize a relaxed lifestyle over their career and finances.
Charles Barkley's retirement announcement has raised doubts. He specifically mentioned retiring from "television." As mentioned earlier, people in Harvest Year 1 retire much later in life. Given his talkative nature, it wouldn't be surprising if Barkley's next career move would be into the world of podcasting. If you've read our post, you've seen a few of our predictions for the next nine-year cycle. Anything related to sports will be popular and lucrative, especially women's sports.
Barkley signed a 10-year contract with TNT worth upward of $100 million, or about $10 million per year if he fulfills the contract.
Word on the street is that the NBA's broadcast rights deal with ESPN and TNT Sports will end following the 2024-25 season, opening the door for new networks and streaming services to cover NBA games. Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly still seeking a fourth broadcast partner, as per a June 6 report from Front Office Sports. TNT is being considered as a strong contender.
Who can predict the actions of 5? Who knows? Barkley is rumored to have a net worth of $60 million. Perhaps he will use some of this to explore something totally different. We doubt he will retire!