Charles Barkley dunks all over pickleball: 'All these old people are killing themselves'
Fox News • • sports
Key Points:
- Charles Barkley advised NFL tight end George Kittle on the challenges of athletic retirement, emphasizing the difficulty of staying active as one ages.
- Barkley criticized pickleball, a popular sport among older adults, calling it a frequent cause of injuries like torn ACLs and broken wrists, based on his doctor friends' observations.
- Kittle agreed with Barkley's assessment, expressing his reluctance to play pickleball due to its high injury risk among older players.
- The article's author shared a personal experience of pickleball being highly competitive and intense, often dominated by younger, athletic players rather than relaxed seniors.
- Ultimately, both Barkley and Kittle suggest that retirees might be better off choosing less injury-prone activities, with golf mentioned as a traditional alternative for older adults.
