Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Charles Barkley started his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he was introduced to Phoenix in 1993, when he began playing for the Suns.
Barkley has maintained a residence in the Phoenix area ever since. While the 61-year-old basketball TV analyst has recently undergone a drastic weight loss in an effort to be as healthy as possible, he has also given some thought to his final wishes.
During an appearance on Arizona Sports, Barkley said he ultimately does not want to leave Phoenix without being cremated. The next step of his request involves some of his ashes being spread in Phoenix, as well as a Las Vegas casino. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Phoenix Suns former player Charles Barkley in attendance at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Jan.
21, 2023. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) "I love living in Phoenix; I’m never leaving Phoenix alive," Barkley said. "When I leave Phoenix, they’re gonna cremate my fat a--. "… My a-- is so big, I’m like, I want some ashes in Alabama, I want some ashes in Phoenix and I want the rest at a casino in Vegas.