Um, What? Charles Barkley Says It’s Exhausting Being Black

You’re usually in for a wild time when Charles Barkley has a microphone in front of him because he is bound to say something outlandish or irrational.

Barkley made a comment that fit both of these categories in a podcast episode for The Steam Room.

Barkley went on his podcast with co-host Ernie Johnson to discuss the Brian Flores lawsuit, which alleged that the NFL purposefully practices “unjust” and “racist” hiring policies. However, when it was his time to offer his thoughts, the Round Mound of Rebound allowed himself to wallow in self-pity, saying that it’s “exhausting” to be a person with his skin color.

“I’ve said this before … Man, it’s exhausting being Black,” Barkley said. “It’s something that’s always coming up. You’re sitting at home, minding your own business and then somebody hits you in the head, and being a limelight Black person, you have to comment on it. Man, I just hope these Black coaches get an opportunity … I want some Black coaches to get the job. They will be fired if they do not deliver. But they deserve an opportunity.”

People will listen to what you have on major issues if you’re in the public eye on a regular basis. It is part of the job. However, he is unable to manage the pressure.

Charles, Charles it must have been so difficult to be someone like you who is able to make millions from a video game, and also someone who can help those you feel are being unfairly treated.

Barkley also complained about his “duty” to comment on everything that happens in “black America” (which does not exist) after the Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd deaths sent shockwaves throughout the country. Barkley managed to also drag Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady into the pit.

“The bottom line is it is exhausting being Black, especially when you are a celebrity. Although I love Tom Brady, nobody questions him about white America. Nobody asks Luka Doncic what’s going on in America,” Barkley said on CNN in 2020.

Doncic, who is of Slovenian origin and has lived in America four years, does not have the full understanding of American life. Brady has repeatedly chosen to remain focused on football throughout his career, and not delve into other topics. Barkley is foolish to try and divide America in two imaginary countries. Then he blames two unqualified celebrities for failing to be adequate spokespersons for one.

Barkley’s mic needs to be removed so that he has some sense.