Charles Barkley Highlights Essential Workers: 'I Just Dribbled a Stupid Basketball'

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has once again highlighted the vital importance of public service workers, drawing a humble contrast with his own athletic career.

"Teachers, firefighters, police officers, nurses, and the military—those are the people I admire and respect the most. Their jobs are real, and they are genuinely important. I just dribbled a stupid basketball. In my lifetime, I've received far more respect and money than I ever deserved," the legendary basketball player said during a conversation with journalist Chris Cuomo.