For Pete’s Sake

NBA fans are concerned Charles Barkley hasn’t revealed result of coronavirus test

By Pete Grathoff

March 17, 2020 12:35 PM

During last Thursday’s “Inside The NBA” on TNT, former 76ers/Suns/Rockets star Charles Barkley said he was self-quarantined for fear that he might have COVID-19.

Barkley detailed what goes into a test for coronavirus and said he was anxious for the results.

It’s been four days since Barkley’s test and now fans are the ones who are worried. They are eager to hear from Barkley.

This is a small sample of what’s being shared on Twitter:

Did we find out if Charles Barkley tested negative or not? I’m worried, please let us know @NBAonTNT
— Nick PappaGiorgio (@NickPappaG1980) March 17, 2020

Do we still not know the results of Charles Barkley's coronavirus test? He was given it 5 days ago
— Andrew Vargha (@andrew_vargha) March 17, 2020

Y’ALL WHAT EVER HAPPENED WITH CHARLES BARKLEY????

IS HE OK????????? pic.twitter.com/LYtKI2SZZV
— (@FletchWasSafe) March 17, 2020

Every morning I wake up in a frenzy, frantically grabbing for my phone to check and make sure Charles Barkley has not contracted COVID-19.
Then I spend the full rest of the day deep in prayer, imploring the Lord to not let Charles Barkley contract COVID-19.
— (@BadBradJohnson) March 17, 2020

Guys, I’m concerned about Charles Barkley. Is he still alive? Has anyone heard from him in the past three days? Does he have Coronavirus? @espn @NBAonTNT we need answers! These are the stories we want, the stories we NEED!
— Merisa Jensen (@MJonbeat) March 17, 2020

I’m concerned about #CharlesBarkley health. We have heard nothing from a very outspoken person #coronavirus #espn
— kcozz (@RealKimCozzens) March 15, 2020

Has anybody heard from Charles Barkley? Dude been ghost since he self-quarantined and got tested. Did he get the rona and they keeping it quiet?? No chatter whatsoever
— Emlen Tunnell (@jcgloves) March 17, 2020

Has anyone heard anything about Charles Barkley? I can’t find anything about his corona test.
— John Wright (@WarEagleAU7) March 17, 2020

It was definitely the right course of action looking back on it. At this point, I'm just worried about Charles Barkley. His results not being announced leads me to believe he's in bad shape, especially since he was physically ill.
— BQ (@BQ_704) March 17, 2020

Actors Idris Elba and Tom Hanks and NBA players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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