brief introduction

CharlesBarkley, 1963, was born in Leeds, Alabama, USA on February 20th. He is a former American professional basketball player, a member of the "Dream Team" of Barcelona Olympic Games and Atlanta Olympic Games, and a power forward, nicknamed "Flying Pig".

1984 In the NBA draft, charles barkley was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the fifth overall pick in the first round. His career has played for Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets.

Basketball career

solar period

1992-93 season, the suns under Charles Buckley made a record of 62 wins and 20 losses.

This season, Buckley averaged 25.6 points 12.2 rebounds, shot 52%, and averaged 5. 1 assists. He finally won the MVP in the regular season and was selected for the All-Star Game for the seventh consecutive year. In the playoffs, Buckley helped the Suns reach the finals for the first time since 1976, but lost to the Bulls 2-4 and missed the championship. Buckley averaged 26.6 points 13.6 rebounds in the playoffs and 27.3 points 13 rebounds and 5.5 assists in the finals. In the fourth game of the finals, Buckley scored 32 points 12 rebounds 10 assists.

1993-94 season, Buckley began to suffer from injuries. Despite suffering from injuries, Buckley still averaged 2 1.6 points and1.2 rebounds per game, and his shooting percentage was as high as 49.5%. This season, Buckley was selected to the All-Star Team for the eighth consecutive year, but he was absent due to injury. At the end of the season, Buckley was selected as the second team of the year. The Suns entered the playoffs with a record of 56 wins and 26 losses. In the third game of the first round of the playoffs against the Golden State Warriors, the injured Buckley scored 56 points on 23 shots of 3/KLOC-0, setting the third highest score in a single game in the playoffs at that time. In the Western Conference semifinals, the Suns were eliminated by the Rockets with a score of 3-4.

Buckley considered retiring during the offseason due to injury, but finally announced his return. 1994-95 season, Buckley was selected as an all-star team for the ninth consecutive year. In the regular season, Buckley averaged 23 points 1 1. 1 rebounds and shot 48.6%, helping the Suns enter the playoffs with a record of 59 wins and 23 losses. In the Western Conference semifinals, the Suns were eliminated by the defending champion Rockets 3-4. Buckley averaged 25.7 points 13.4 rebounds in the playoffs and shot 50%.

1995-96 season is Buckley's last season in the Suns. This season, Buckley ranked first in scoring, rebounding and steals per game, averaging 23.3 points 1 1.6 rebounds per game, setting a career single-season highest free throw percentage (77.7%). Buckley was selected to the All-Star Team for the tenth time in a row this season, ranking first among Western players. 1October 22nd 1995, 165438+ Buckley won the triple-double for the eighth time in his career. In addition, he became the 10 player in league history who scored 20,000 points and10,000 rebounds. This season, the Suns scored 4 1 win 4 1 loss in the regular season and reached the playoffs. Buckley averaged 25.5 points 13.5 rebounds in the playoffs, but was eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. 1995-96 After the end of the season, Buckley was traded to the Rockets.

National team experience

1992 barcelona olympic games, barkley was selected as the "dream team" of the american men's basketball team. There was no blood in eight games, and each game scored more than 100, with an average score of 1 17.3. In front of "Dream Team 1", no opponent can score more than 85 points. In the end, the United States won the Olympic men's basketball gold medal in eight games, averaging 43.8 points per game.

1996 At the Atlanta Olympic Games, Buckley was selected as the "Dream Team 3" of the American men's basketball team. The United States averaged 102 points per game, won more than 20 points per game, and won an average of 3 1.7 points. In the final, Dream III defeated the former Yugoslavia 95-69 and won the Olympic men's basketball gold medal with eight wins.

Nickname source

Why is Buckley called a flying pig? Buckley plays the position of power forward because he is only 198cm tall and rebounds more than 10 per game, relying on his amazing bounce and speed. Besides, he has a strong body and a very big and strong hip. It is said that he can score from the three-point line with his hip arch to the basket. The rule of 5-second back-typing violation in NBA5 is also produced because of him.

Buckley also has a nickname, Mouth, because he is outspoken, full of rubbish and especially likes to talk big. The name comes from this.