Article: Shooting Hoops With Charles Barkley

Last week we told you that, given half a chance, we could have played in the NBA.

Well, how can we say this and still save face? We don't want to play in the NBA anymore.

Here's the bottom line. We forgot that Charles Barkley plays in the NBA. And if we were there, we would have to play against him.

Not that we'd be totally averse to the idea of a game of one-on-one with Sir Charles. In fact, we'd be more than willing to meet him on the boards - if our basket was lowered to six feet, and his was raised to 12. And if he wore roller skates and full scuba diving gear. And a blindfold.

In fact, Charles, if you'd like, we'd love to sit down and play your new video game with you. You ...

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