# Barkley Chose Distance for Greatness | Atlanta Hawks News

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Podcast: [Atlanta Hawks News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/atlanta-hawks-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7550345)
Published: 2026-09-03T12:18:38+00:00
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Charles Barkley, a Leeds, Alabama native, made a bold move to prioritize his basketball career over family comfort—telling Atlanta Hawks owner Ted Turner he didn’t want to be drafted by them. He believed distance was key to focusing solely on his game. Drafted fifth by the 76ers, he built a Hall of Fame legacy, winning MVP with the Suns and reaching the Finals, before ending his 16-year career with the Rockets. His decision to sacrifice proximity for excellence reshaped his path—and proved that sometimes, the greatest leaps come from stepping away from what’s familiar. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8dd3481c1337d4d1

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