The Kid is Tall NBA Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley wants the French teen sensation Victor Wembanyama to succeed in the NBA. Chuck, by the way, inked a 10-year deal last October with Turner Sports worth an estimated $317 million.Go, Barkley. One of my favorites in the NBA, Barkley is seldom afraid to speak his mind, even when it’s not politically correct. A rare breed these days.Why does Barkley want the teen to succeed? For starters, it’s good for the NBA, which has been struggling of late. For Charles’ income to remain steady once his current contract expires, the game needs to ...