Looks like he won't be on TV for while. Link Barkley to take leave of absence By BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball Writer In this July 5, 2007 file photo, retired NBA star Charles Barkley speaks during the Ante Up for Africa charity poker tournament in Las Vegas. Charles Barkley has been arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz. In this July 5, 2007 file phot… AP - Dec 31, 8:20 am EST * NBA Gallery Charles Barkley is taking a leave of absence from the broadcast booth. The announcement by Turner Sports came Friday, hours after police said the 45-year-old former NBA star was legally drunk when he was arrested Dec. 31 on suspicion of drunken driving in Scottsdale, Ariz. Test results show Barkley had a blood-alcohol level at .149, nearly twice the legal limit of .08 in Arizona. Barkley will be off the air for a minimum of several weeks, and no return date has been set, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss it. Barkley was stopped by a Gilbert officer working a regional DUI task force shortly after he left a popular nightclub at about 1:30 a.m. He failed field sobriety tests but was cooperative. He was booked and released at a field command post and later issued a statement saying he was disappointed he put himself in that situation. “When I spoke with Charles, he was apologetic for the events that transpired and it was obvious he understood the significance of this situation,” said David Levy, president of Turner Sports, said in a statement. “This is an important time for Charles as he deals with the legal and personal issues that confront him. Charles is a valued part of the Turner Sports organization, and we are concerned for his well-being.” Barkley’s attorney wasn’t immediately available for comment Friday.
I was wondering why I haven't seen the NBA on TNT. I thought it comes on thursday nights. Earnie Johnson, Kenny the jet and ...
That show is pretty funny with Ahmad, Gary and webber. They are always talking about Ahmad. "Hey Ahmad did you pick up M.Jordan's dry cleaning." Gary Payton.
