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When Charles Barkley Issued Dangerous Threats to His Former Agent for Stealing From Him: “If I Saw Him Today, I Would Blow His Brains Out”
At times it’s a boon and sometimes a bane, Charles Barkley has never been one to control his tongue. Not when he was an NBA player, and especially not when he is an NBA analyst. In fact, he has often gotten into trouble for making controversial remarks about something or the other, but that’s what makes him entertaining in the entertainment industry.
And there is one person that Barkley has not shied away from bashing, and that’s his former agent, Lance Luchnik. And anyone would be amazed to see how much hatred Charles has for Luchnik.
Charles Barkley would kill him if he could
Charles Barkley during American Century Golf Championship Party at Harrah’s Casino and Vex Night Club – July 16, 2006 at Harrah’s Casino and Vex Night Club in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, United States. (Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage)
Even years after the incident was over, Barkley continued to talk about Luchnik’s antics and it was clear that he hadn’t gotten over it. But whatever happened, probably no one would have.
Barkley stated, “So my first agent was a crook. So he stole all my money. So after four years, I was broke. I don’t want to mention his name. Lance Luchnick, that’s this a**hole’s name…. so, he um, he stole… ye-yeah, so he stole all my money. So after four years, I was broke…
“He’s a scumbag. If I see him today, I’d blow his damn brains out. I hate that S.O.B. His name is Lance Luchnick. He’s a scumbag,” he added.
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What did Lance Luchnik do to the Hall of Famer?
10 April 2019, US, Dallas: Basketball: NBA; Main Round; 81st Matchday; Dallas Mavericks – Phoenix Suns at Amercian Airlines Center. Legendary meeting on the occasion of Dirk Nowitzkis last home game of his career. This is Charles Barkley speaking to Dirk Nowitzki. Photo: Philipp Hülsmann/dpa (Photo by Philipp Hülsmann/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Barkley narrated, “Well back then, I think players are a lot more smarter now. Your agent got your paycheck, he gave you an allowance, and he ‘invested’ the rest of your money. I was getting $15,000 a month allowance just to have fun with and I’m a 21-year old kid.”
“You can’t give me [that money]. I think I was given $15,000 allowance. That came at the first of every month and man I didn’t care. He said, ‘I’m investing the rest.’ I’m like, ‘OK.’ And after four years, I was broke, hadn’t paid taxes. Like I said, I don’t want to mention his name — Lance Luchnick,” he concluded.
Charles went on to explain that stealing is one of the worst things you can do to someone. It’s a sign of disrespect for all the hard work the person has put into earning it. And he isn’t wrong. But maybe killing Luchnik is a little too much?
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