There was a time — and real ones know — when Charles Barkley was the third-best player alive. The only guys ahead? Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon. He bullied 7-footers nightly, outran guards, and outjumped centers. 1993 MVP: 25 PPG on 52% shooting, nearly 12 boards a game. Fast break? Freight train. Rebound? His. Post up? Spin, shoulder, bucket. Don’t let the TV banter fool you — prime Chuck was an all-time dog and a top-tier Hall of Famer. #NBA #CharlesBarkley #NBALegends #HallOfFame #BasketballHistory #NBAMVP #Sports