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Charles Barkley shares Halloween anecdote about kids and autographs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:02 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Charles Barkley shares Halloween anecdote about kids and autographs

Summary

Charles Barkley recounted a Halloween experience during an NBA Tip-Off appearance on November 5, 2026, where children visited his home not just for candy but also to seek autographs. Barkley humorously expressed frustration over young fans bringing basketball cards, saying, "I wanted to punch him in the face but I couldn't do it." While he signed around 25 autographs that night, Barkley emphasized that he preferred Halloween to remain focused on treats rather than autograph requests.

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•Barkley appeared on NBA Tip-Off on November 5, 2026.
•Children approached him asking for autographs during trick-or-treating.
•He humorously described his initial frustration with their requests.
•Barkley eventually signed about 25 autographs that night.
•He stressed that Halloween should be about candy, not autographs.

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8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley wanted to ‘punch’ kids looking for autographs during trick or treating

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Despite his tough-talking personality, Charles Barkley has shown a softer side , particularly when it comes to the people he cares about. However, that doesn’t mean he’s always patient with young fans on Halloween. During a recent appearance on NBA Tip-Off , the Basketball Hall of Famer shared a hilarious story about children showing up at his […] The post Charles Barkley wanted to ‘punch’ kids looking for autographs during trick or treating appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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