Barkley's DUI Means He's MIA From TNT

Posted Jan 9th 2009 4:41PM by TMZ Staff

Charles BarkleyIt was only a matter of time until Charles Barkley's DUI arrest had serious repercussions for the NBA star.

Barkley will take a leave of absence from TNT for a minimum of several weeks with no return date set, a source told the AP. David Levy, president of TNT Sports, released a statement that reads in part, "When I spoke with Charles, he was apologetic for the events that transpired and it was obvious he understands the significance of the situation. This is an important time for Charles as he deals with the legal and personal issues that confront him. Charles is a valued part of the Turner Sports organization and we are concerned for his well-being."

It was revealed today Barkley had a blood alcohol level of .149 -- nearly twice the legal limit in Arizona.

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1. HAHA

Posted at 4:51PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Keyser Soze

2. I guess he has a drinking problem? I wonder which office he plans to run for?
Barkley the town drunk?

Posted at 5:20PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Jesup

3. Barkley's drinking and visits to stripclubs in Atlanta didn't help him with TNT.
He's gone.

Posted at 5:26PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Jimmy Riddle

4. The DUI pop was bad enough but then he couldn't shut his trap about getting a phenomenal BJ to the cops - who of which he probably didn't figure the cops would go running their mouths to everyone.... This is why lawyers always always always tell you to not say a damn thing to the friggen po po.

Lesson to us all - If you been drinking and need to get a late night hummer...... Take a Cab !!!

Posted at 5:31PM on Jan 9th 2009 by jrad247

5. What I would like to know is what does his wife have to say about all this.?

Posted at 5:50PM on Jan 9th 2009 by KandiRedd76

6. Can't wait to see what his mugshot scores on the Nolte Scale.
http://DPDave.com

Posted at 5:59PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Deathpool Dave

7. It's about time this fat POS gets called on his antics. I am amazed that TNT actually pays this idiot to pontificate, as if there were people who hang on his every moronic utterance. And to think he was actually thinking about running for governor of Alabama - they are dumb down there but not that dumb!

From spitting at children courtside to showing up hung over before a playoff game, this jerk is and always was a disgrace.

Posted at 6:05PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Danny Ainge

8. Some of you are idiots. Barkley is on vacation. TNT uses Marv Albert. Ever see his police blotter and read about his cross-dressing escapades? Yessss! Once this blows over, Charles will be back and he won't lose a dime from TNT. They need him.

Posted at 6:14PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Ken

9. WELL I THINK THAT IF MARV ALPERT AND ALL THE SEXUAL CRAP AND DEVIANT BEHAVIOR HE DID AND CAN MAKE A COMEBACK, SO CAN SIR CHARLES.

Posted at 6:16PM on Jan 9th 2009 by STACCEE

10. ok charles, take care of your business, and then get back to announcing--we need people who tell it like it is.

Posted at 6:37PM on Jan 9th 2009 by montana mike

11. jackass...

Posted at 6:56PM on Jan 9th 2009 by ozzman

12. I totally agree with TNT. THis guy needs to take the time to get his life together. It's fine if he doesn't want to be a role model, but this guy needs to reset his boundries.

Posted at 7:15PM on Jan 9th 2009 by QE2

13. Thank goodness!! I've missed some good games on TNT because I couldn't stand to listen to him.

Posted at 7:42PM on Jan 9th 2009 by bizzyb

14. tnt is concerned for his well being?why is that its not like he's suicidal he wasnt in a car accidenthe's just a horny drunk that likes too gamble and who is most likely out of a job after his dui no one cares if he wants too gamble his nba savings away be a drunk and pickup hookers bc his wfe cant do the job or if hes not happy with his wife so be it oh well let him i really hope tnt doesnt bring charles back

Posted at 8:37PM on Jan 9th 2009 by steve

15. LOL....Ive said b4 on this blog he speaks about things he knows not. And he plays a clown in the worst way. I also agree with the statements posted about Marv albert and lets not forget Bill O Horney uh I mean O Reilly....He he he

Posted at 9:05PM on Jan 9th 2009 by EducatedBrotha

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