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Charles Barkley extends deal with TNT

Last update: February 27, 2008 - 1:39 PM

Former NBA star Charles Barkley has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to continue as an analyst for TNT. As part of the contract, Barkley also will make a number of appearances on the jointly managed NBA TV and on Turner's broadband channel TNT NBA OverTime on NBA.com.

"Charles is one of the most engaging personalities in sports and entertainment today, and we are proud to that he will continue to call TNT his television home for a number of years to come," said David Levy, president of Turner Broadcasting Sales, Inc. and Turner Sports. "As we embark on exciting new challenges next season with NBA TV, we look forward to relaunching the network next season featuring numerous appearances by one of our signature announcers."

The outspoken Barkley is in his eighth season as an NBA analyst for TNT, having played 16 seasons in the NBA before retiring following the 1999-2000 season. He was an 11-time NBA All-Star, 1993 NBA League MVP, two-time Olympic gold medal winner (1992, 1996) and was voted one the 50 greatest players in NBA history.

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