Charles Barkley said he had a list of NBA All-Stars. He didn't, which is good news for Joel Embiid.
Barkley told 97.5 The Fanatic morning host Anthony Gargano he was given a list of starters that would be revealed on TNT's NBA Tip-Off on Thursday night at 7 p.m.. The former Sixers star said he'd consider picking Embiid as a reserve player, inadvertently revealing that Embiid hadn't been named a starter.
Barkley could not be reached for comment.
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The voting deadline for this year’s All-Star Game ended at midnight on Monday. Votes by fans (including those cast on social media) make up 50 percent of the results to determine the 10 starters. Ballots cast by NBA players and a panel of basketball reporters and analysts make up the rest of the results.
At one point, the NBA released voting results showing Embiid closing in on Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love for the third spot, which led to a late push of support by everyone from Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz to Angels star Mike Trout. Former Sixers GM Sam Hinkie offered his support, and even the WWE's The Big Show pitched in to help get Embiid over the top.
You can listen to Barkley's full interview with Gargano here.























