Barkley retires from TV after next season (if Ernie Johnson retires too). · Take Makers

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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 3, 2026

BarkleySpeaker 95%01:16:27·NBAOpenGradable
Barkley retires from TV after next season (if Ernie Johnson retires too).
“next year is my last year for 100%, Bill”
75%
Public record will settle it, but it depends on Ernie Johnson also retiring.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Charles Barkley)

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