@grahambensinger: Charles Barkley says too many young Black kids grow up believing sports or entertainment are their best path to success, even though very few will ever become professionals. His bigger concern is what happens afterward, and why he believes schools and the NCAA have an obligation to make sure athletes leave with an education. #Charlesbarkley

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jeffj227
jeff :
90% say they want it, 1% willing to do what it takes to do it.
2026-10-08 04:05:20
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stevef057
stevef057 :
So who do you think is brainwashing them?
2026-10-08 11:37:38
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tomgotlan
tomgotlan :
how about becoming a plumber , electrician or HVAC There is nothing wrong with doing a trade
2026-10-08 12:32:48
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candy.cane.lane45
Candy cane Lane :
It starts in the HOME CHARLES....
2026-10-08 13:16:34
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tbirocz
TonyB :
It’s not the system. It’s the parents
2026-10-08 19:06:14
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actordouglastait
Douglas Tait :
I love Barkley. I’ve shot two commercials with him. Such a cool dude.
2026-10-08 04:04:57
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teechr4
teechr4 :
If a child is BELOW reading level in 3rd grade, they will remain behind. Until we start spending money on OUR KIDS instead of bombs, we will stay this way.
2026-10-08 20:12:41
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txdan56
TxDan :
Or a rapper…
2026-10-08 02:31:02
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wade3261
Wade :
I disagree, it’s not the systems moral obligation to make sure they get an education. It’s the parents and the students themselves who need to take the initiative. School is not designed to hold peoples hands.
2026-10-08 12:57:56
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alenzio25
Alenzio :
Make it better than
2026-10-08 01:43:48
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nellaaidyl
N Aidyl :
I used to work at a low income, most mostly Hispanic school and it was all sports and live streaming video games
2026-10-08 13:17:39
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bigbmd69vcyahooco
don't be mad :
starts at home
2026-10-08 11:49:59
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mr.ragebaite
mr.ragebaite :
Well if they make a pro sport they will win millions if they become a doctor not even one million a year. Also becoming a doctor without paid education you will be in debt because of student loans
2026-10-08 11:44:04
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astroknot1057
BMO3000 :
I swear barkley stay telling the truth
2026-10-08 12:04:25
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kac31980
Kathie :
Charles is always on point with his observations and is cool with saying it straight
2026-10-08 12:49:43
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amyponder7
Amy Ponder :
So true
2026-10-09 03:45:40
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shaggywaggy8
Shaggy :
The amount of people in the comments who defend a pro sports dream WITHOUT a safety net is crazy
2026-10-08 04:28:50
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stlfan51
stlfan#51 :
PARENTS have the obligation
2026-10-08 04:22:36
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ajb78259
Amanda :
I was always realistic with my kids. I let them know that education and academics was the only way out.
2026-10-09 13:43:42
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hoosier1945
hoosier1945 :
It’s become known that a college degree isn’t a guarantee for a high paying job, or a job at all. It’s also become known that paying off student loans is a significant long time burden. College is necessary for careers in medicine, law, engineering, and science. A college degree in other disciplines may become a waste of time and money. Trades pay you while you’re being trained, often including benefits. Many working in a trade have six figure incomes. AI is going to replace a lot of college degree jobs. AI is less likely to replace blue collar jobs.
2026-10-09 13:02:52
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lexa_rae7
LexaRae :
And it’s only worse now with the NIL and unlimited transfers they’re never gonna get a degree transferring schools every year. These athletes need to focus on getting a degree in addition to their sport.
2026-10-09 17:14:52
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itiswhatitis6_7
It Is What It Is :
It’s the same system he was in. Pro basketball player.
2026-10-08 20:21:08
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tylerthecreatordrider3
Tylerthecreatordrider3 :
yo college is not the only path to having a good future
2026-10-08 14:34:37
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redwhiner
redwhiner :
I so appreciate Barkley's frankness on the subject of youth sports and his perspective on pro sports
2026-10-09 06:43:14
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five5fifty55
Five-fifty-five :
Professional sports is one of the few jobs that'll never be fully replaced with AI.
2026-10-08 23:13:20
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