In fact, at that dinner, he made a point of thanking the kitchen staff and learning the names of all the honorees. That’s one of the reasons I feel a great sense of pride when I speak to Jewish people.” He also stated, “I admire your respect and dignity for yourselves and family.”īarkley illustrated, in word and deed, that he himself is someone from whom the Jewish community can learn. You’ve treated me fantastic over 30 years. At a Jewish sports dinner event in Cherry Hill, New Jersey in September 2016, he said, “You taught me a lot about life. Yet, he ended up living in heavily Jewish communities during his NBA career. It is a highlight for my own family, as well.īarkley had never met a Jew before arriving as a top pick of the Philadelphia Sixers in 1984. How many Jews fail to take advantage of Shabbat dinners with their families because they take the possibility of doing so for granted? Former “Meet the Press” host David Gregory, the son of a Jewish father and non-Jewish mother, who himself is married to a Christian, has stressed in interviews and in his 2015 book How’s Your Faith? that the highlight of his week was Friday-night Shabbat dinners with his family. Former NBA All Star Paul Pierce, for example, lamented in April on Instagram that he hadn’t grown up like Jews, with family Shabbat dinners, due to an absentee father. Meanwhile, former NBA All Star Amar’e Stoudemire converted to Judaism and finds time each day to learn more about the religion. “I wish I had known that, you probably would have gave me a cheaper deal on the DJ, right?” Barkley said.Ī reported in December that Christiana would be tying the knot in March 2021.His excitement about Jewish customs was fascinating, as many Jews don’t appreciate their own rituals as much as non-Jews often do. Kimmel, 53, then told Barkley about his past days as a wedding DJ in Arizona, to which Barkley quipped he could have scored a discount. “I promised her this, this got to work ’cause this is the only one I’m paying for.” Charles Barkley is getting ready for his daughter’s big day. “I’m just excited for her ’cause this is her special day, hopefully, this will be the only one, too,” Barkley joked. “It’s like I’m a soldier, all hands on deck.”īarkley, who shares daughter Christiana with wife Maureen Blumhardt, said he is “so excited” for the future newlyweds. Cause I can only get so skinny by Saturday, man,” Barkley said. “Listen, I need all Jewish people on deck, brother. When Kimmel asked if Barkley’s future son-in-law is Jewish, the “Inside the NBA” analyst confirmed. “I’ve been really working out hard because apparently, they’ve got to pick me up in a chair,” Barkley said. How Charles Barkley has spawned a new generation of in-your-face NBA broadcastersĬharles Barkley is ready to take on his next title Saturday: Father of the Bride.ĭuring a virtual appearance Tuesday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the former NBA star, 58, spoke about how he’s been prepping for daughter Christiana’s wedding this coming weekend to Ilya Hoffman. Kevin Durant keeps trolling Charles Barkley after NBA legend enters feudĬharles Barkley’s blunt critique of Kevin Durant’s legacyĬharles Barkley would kill his family for shockingly low price
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