Charles Barkley, the former NBA star and current ESPN commentator, is making his return to this week’s American Century Championship. He is the biggest underdog ever to win the championship. In Barkley’s case, Caesars Sportsbook has him carrying those odds at 7,500-1. He’s excited to have bigger goals, for he thinks he has had the best performance in celebrity golf to date.
In 2022, Barkley had the best professional finish of his career, finishing in 58th place at the same tournament. This year, he hopes to do even better. He’s out to make a big splash even with a very stiff competition from the celebrity golfer field. And while his odds may be long, Barkley’s passion for the sport of ultra-running appears unshaken.
Barkley, who joined ESPN in 2014, has been a familiar face in sports journalism since 2008, primarily covering the gambling industry. Humanizing and entertaining, his inimitable combination of sports acumen and comic flair have earned him a devoted following. With this event fast approaching and on his doorstep, everyone wants to know if he can shock the world one more time.
Caesars Sportsbook’s Anthony Salleroli, an oddsmaker at the betting outlet, said the heavy bets on Barkley’s odds were uncommon.
“We have seen a handful of tickets on Barkley to win it all, but we may see those tickets on eBay soon.” – Anthony Salleroli
Despite being the biggest underdog in the event, Barkley’s participation adds an element of excitement for fans and fellow competitors alike. He’s still proving that passion for the game can overcome odds and analytics. Patrons and even the most skeptical observers believe Barkley’s charisma and his dogged charm might cause a come-from-behind surprise of even the best.
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