How many teams did Charles Barkley play for?

Retired professional basketball player and current television sports analyst Charles Barkley played for three teams during his NBA career.

He began his professional career with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played from 1984 to 1992. Barkley then joined the Phoenix Suns, where he played from 1992 to 1996. Finally, he played his last two seasons with the Houston Rockets from 1996 to 1998.

Charles Barkley was an All-American power forward at Auburn University when he was drafted with the fifth pick in the 1984 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Barkley was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1985 during his rookie season.

Despite being shorter than the average power forward, he used his strength and aggression to become one of the NBA’s most dominant rebounders. He was a versatile player who could score, create plays, and defend.

Charles Barkley led the league in rebounding average during the 1986-87 season, earning his first NBA rebounding title. He was named the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 1991 and the league MVP in 1993 with the Phoenix Suns. He competed in the Olympic Games in 1992 and 1996, winning two gold medals as a member of the United States national team.