Charles Barkley critiques pickleball for older players' injuries
Fox News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Former NBA player Charles Barkley expressed strong opinions about pickleball, referring to it as 'the gift that keeps giving' for doctors. He cautioned NFL player George Kittle about the sports injuries that affect older athletes. Barkley has been vocal about the potential dangers of pickleball, particularly for aging players worsening their fitness and health.
- •Barkley warns about injuries in older pickleball players.
- •He labels pickleball as beneficial for doctors.
- •Comments made during discussion with George Kittle.
- •Barkley is known for his outspoken views on sports.
- •Pickleball's popularity raises questions about player safety.
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"Charles Barkley calls pickleball 'the gift that keeps giving' for doctors, warning George Kittle about sports injuries plaguing older players.
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