Throwback Thursday: Charles Barkley

Look back at the Hall of Fame career of the 11-time All-Star

POSTED: Mar 31, 2016 10:01 AM ET

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Each week, we'll delve into the NBA's photo archives to uncover great images from way back when and highlight some of the greatest accomplishments in NBA history.

Today's Topic: Charles Barkley

This Throwback Thursday we honor the career of Charles Barkley, who saw his No. 34 Philadelphia 76ers jersey raised to the rafters on March 30, 2001.

Charles Barkley was one of the most dominant players of his generation during his 16-year NBA career.

Selected by Philadelphia with the fifth overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft, Barkley averaged 23.3 points and 11.6 rebounds in eight seasons with the 76ers. He also played four seasons with Phoenix (1992-96) and spent the final three seasons of his career in Houston (1996-99).

He was the 1993 NBA MVP, an 11-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA First Team member. "The Round Mound of Rebound" averaged 10-plus rebounds every season of his career after his rookie year. Upon retirement, Barkley continued to leave a lasting mark on the game as one of the best studio analysts in sports.

Journey back through our photo archives to relive the incredible career of one of the best forwards in NBA history.

Relive these classic Charles Barkley games on NBA TV today:

• 8 ET - Bullets vs. Sixers, 1986 Eastern Conference First Round, Game 1 - Charles Barkley tallies 26 points, 22 rebounds and nine assists as the Sixers fall to the Bullets in Game 1 of the first round.
• 10 ET- Sixers vs. Bucks, 1986 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 1- Charles Barkley dominates the Bucks for 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting, 20 rebounds, six assists, six steals and two blocks in the Sixers' win.
• Midnight ET - Bulls vs. Sixers, 1990 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 4 - Charles Barkley leads the Sixers with 22 points, 13 rebounds and five assists as they fall to Michael Jordan and the Bulls in Game 4.