![]() Speaking on Gary McCord's SiriusXM radio show, Barkley, 59, said TNT might not allow him to put his wicked slice on display in the LIV Golf Series. I don't know if TNT would let me do it, to be honest with you,' the former NBA star, who is worth an estimated $50 million, said. On Tuesday, the New York Post reported Barkley plans to play in LIV's event next week at the Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey.Ī controversial move as the LIV Tour has become the biggest rival of the PGA Tour, the main organizer of men's golf tours in North America, as prominent players - like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy - have been critical of the Saudi Arabia-funded circuit, calling it a money grab.Īs for broadcasting, Barkley has a three-year contract worth $30 million with TNT, working multiple events including the Emmy-winning 'Inside the NBA' studio show alongside fellow sportscasters, Ernie Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal.īut Barkley has hinted he's not worried about losing his TNT contract, or how Turner's sponsors would feel about it, saying he's 'fascinated' by the idea of joining the LIV Tour. that's why this whole thing is fascinating for me to give up. Because like I say, I have no idea how TNT is going to respond. I don't even know if they'll let me do it,' Barkley told McCord. ![]() When McCord asked if he needed the money, Barkley responded: 'Hey, I don't need the money. 'When you look at some of the numbers that they guys are getting and at the numbers they're throwing around, I would be foolish not to take the meeting.' I need to kinda - I need the money they throwing around though. The LIV Golf Series began in June, paying immense, guaranteed contracts to golfers to join the new tour and leave the established PGA Tour membership behind. Some players have pointed to the lighter schedule of events as a tipping point in their decision.īroadcaster David Feherty is reportedly close to officially joining LIV from NBC Sports. The Post reported Barkley dined with LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman in Atlanta on Wednesday, adding, 'Norman is going to next prepare Barkley an offer.' Arlo White, formerly of NBC, also joined LIV.
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