Charles Barkley at the broadcast desk.MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 21: Charles Barkley looks on prior to game three of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
NBA legend Charles Barkley has a “man crush” on a certain NFL head coach and has said so himself.

The Detroit Lions are on a dream run at the moment, having won the NFC North before booking their ticket to the NFC Title Game this weekend. And Barkley has become a huge fan, so much so, he’s got the hots for Dan Campbell (Pause).

Speaking to comedian and actor Keegan-Michael Key on CNN’s ‘King Charles’ this week, the Hall of Famer waxed lyrical over Detroit and their head coach.

“I fell in love with the Detroit Lions,” he remarked. “I have a man crush on Dan Campbell. I know nothing about Dan Campbell, but I played football one day; I want to play for Dan Campbell.”


While many of the cheers for Detroit are coming from entirely new sections of fans, including doubters, Barkley picked the Lions as his favorite storyline before the start of the season, revealing as much on ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’.

If only he could do the same with his NBA picks. He has a knack for getting those wrong.

Meanwhile, the Lions will attempt to take down a very formidable San Francisco 49ers side when they clash on Sunday, with a Super Bowl appearance on the line.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.