Barkley: LeBron is the greatest story in sports history! Charles Barkley on why LeBron James is the greatest sporting story of all time. NBA legend by background

Barkley: LeBron is the greatest story in sports history!

Charles Barkley on why LeBron James is the greatest sporting story of all time. NBA legend-turned-TNT analyst Charles Barkley, who appeared on the "All the Smoke" podcast earlier this year, spoke about why he thinks LeBron James is the greatest sports story of all time.

Barkley praised James for his smooth transition from high school to the NBA at the age of 18. He then talked about how the star striker has never gotten into any trouble in the last 20 years, which is impressive:

"I think LeBron James is the greatest sporting story of all time," Barkley said. "He's really good for him to go into the NBA at 18 — I think his first game in the NBA, he played really well — but in this generation of social media, he's never got into trouble, he doesn't have any negative news, and I think it's probably the greatest story in sports history."

In fact, James' legacy continues to inspire future generations. His unparalleled experience and control of the game make him an absolute role model.