Published 08:30 IST, March 11th 2020

Charles Barkley to sell NBA 1993 MVP award for developing hometown Alabama

Former NBA star Charles Barkley has pronounced that his MVP award is for sale and will use the funds to improve the landscaping in his hometown, Alabama.

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NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has decided to sell his MVP trophy to assist his hometown community. 57-year-old former NBA star has decided to auction off his Charles Barkley MVP award along with a few or items of memorabilia. Following auctioning off of his accolades, Charles Barkley has big plans for redevelopment in his hometown Leeds, Alabama. 

Charles Barkley MVP record with Phoenix Suns

Charles Barkley was traded to Phoenix Suns back in 1992-93 season and led m to 62 wins as well as best record in NBA. He averd 25.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists for calendar year, but Suns tasted defeat against Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls in NBA Finals.

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Charles Barkley MVP to be sold

However, due to a fabulous season with Phoenix Suns, Power Forward received Charles Barkley MVP award. Charles Barkley MVP award of 1993 is w set to be auctioned off along with two gold medals 'Chuck' won during his playing days.

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Sir Charles, also commonly kwn as Chuck, was inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006 in hour of his 16-year career in which he was minated 11 times to an All-Star team.

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Charles Barkley MVP funds to pay for affordable housing

Currently a TNT analyst, Chuck has admitted that he has plans for redevelopment in his hometown Leeds. Chuck is keen on purchasing plots for betterment of landscaping in Alabama. If possible, Charles Barkley MVP sale could generate eugh funds to provide green housing in Leeds. former NBA star is embracing his philanthropic attributes to his maximum ability.

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08:30 IST, March 11th 2020