Charles Barkley declined an invitation to the wedding everyone wanted to attend: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s.
Why? The NBA legend’s reasoning is very simple. He doesn’t go to weddings.
« I don’t go to weddings. I love Travis. Him and Jason are great friends of mine. I got a lot of love and respect – I’ve only met Taylor one time, she’s an awesome person from a distance, and I’m happy for them. But I’m like, ‘Nah, I’m gonna politely decline,’ » Barkley said during a recent appearance on Barstool Sports’ « Pardon My Take. »
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« Because I love both of those guys, Jason and Travis, a lot. I got a lotta love and respect for them, but like, nah, I’m not going to that zoo. »
When asked by host Dan Katz, better known as « Big Cat, » why he doesn’t attend weddings, Barkley said he doesn’t want to overshadow the bride on her day.
« That’s the bride’s special day, let her enjoy herself, » Barkley said. « It’s your special day. »
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« I want her to have all the shine. »
Roughly 1,000 people attended Kelce and Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden on July 3. Yet despite the surreal setting and a star-studded guest list, Barkley chose not to attend.
In addition to not attending weddings, Barkley does not attend funerals either. The Basketball Hall of Famer said he will only attend a funeral if it’s somebody special.
« If somebody is really special, I’ll make an exception. But I’m not going to somebody who is a casual friend of mine’s funeral. They don’t know I’m there, they’re dead. »
« If somebody is special to me, I will go. But I don’t really want to go and see somebody who I like, last time I saw them they was dead. »
Barkley played in the NBA for 16 seasons and was an 11-time All-Star. He won the MVP in the 1992-93 season. He currently is a basketball analyst on « Inside the NBA. »
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