Charles Barkley Speaks on Richard Sherman and Use of the Word “Thug”

By Mike Johnson on January 24, 2014

Sir Charles sat down with CNN on Friday and discussed his feelings on Richard Sherman, use of the word “thug” and athletes role models.

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"I'm just truly grateful for every teammate I've come in contact with that has played alongside me for this 6,000."

"I need to be better with runners on base, plain and simple."

"I see a lot of potential in this team."

"It’ll be something for us to gain some extra motivation."

"It's a magical thing."

"I don't know if you guys follow that -- the expected score. We've won two out of three."

"I'm just truly grateful for every teammate I've come in contact with that has played alongside me for this 6,000."

"I need to be better with runners on base, plain and simple."

"I see a lot of potential in this team."

"It’ll be something for us to gain some extra motivation."

"It's a magical thing."

"I don't know if you guys follow that -- the expected score. We've won two out of three."