One-on-One: Charles Barkley interviews Nick Saban 

I met Charles Barkley in the airport one time. I had on my crimson Alabama hoodie and walked right up to him and said "roll tide" and shook his hand. He's a really nice person! Really humble, personable guy.

Nick Saban is honestly one of the smartest coaches ever. Love the way he handles himself off the field.

Barkley is a good interviewer ! Coach seems relaxed talking to him. That’s the sign of a good interviewer!!

Greatest coach of college football history.

a nick saben basketball highlight tape would be worth a million bucks

he's a great coach, not just for his success on the field but more importantly how he helps these kids mature. he cares about his team and wants them to grow into responsible young men

As an Auburn fan who went to Alabama(and also a realist) I have nothing but respect for Saban and this is now one of my favorite college interviews because it is so informal and real....great work!!!

Barkley wearing an Auburn hat while he interviews Nick Saban at Alabama savage 😂

Two good guys. I am an Auburn Graduate and I admire both of these guys. Chuck for his insights and comic ability and Saban for his relentless pursuit of perfection. Yes, I want for Auburn to beat him on game day but I still admire the guy. He is a winner in every sense of the word.

very sincere man...i sense his vulnerability...unique blend of intensity and passion...has a big heart...strong sense of justice and truth

Nick Saban The Best! Coach Ever!

I think these kind of videos are great. I'm sure Saban gets tired of just talking football in interviews. And Charles Barkley is just hysterical. I hope they do more together.

From an Auburn fan, this was pretty funny. Great line about Kirby Smart by Charles.

I agree with the comments about giving young men second chances. Charles is right, 18 year old boys often do stupid things. If you throw them away for one mistake, you greatly increase their chances of having a screwed up life. Keep em in school!!!! First Class. . .Charles Barkley and Coach Saban!!

As a black man, I really liked this interview. lol, I'm white

I like Coach Saban because I feel like he genuinely cares about the players. ROLL TIDE!

Alabama fans love you Charles. Hope you run for office in Alabama one day.

Saban is a legend- what he brought to Alabama, nothing but respect and excellence

Saban and Barkley are both class acts. Great representatives of both universities as well as the rivalries and excellence that come with that.

Great interview. Can't wait for the start of the season. All the best to both Alabama teams (though a little more to The University of Alabama). Roll Tide!

I love Charles as an interviewer.

that was good stuff. Coach Saban is awesome.

Nick Saban look like Al Pacino

This might be my favorite interview I’ve matched of Coach. Much respect for both of these men!

Two of my favorites! Love this so much!!

Coming back to this interview on 1/11/2024. A little over 29 hours ago on 1/10/2024 Coach Nick Saban retired as the Coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. The GOAT!

Born and raised Bama fan here. Sir Charles is one of the most likeable guys to come from this state. Roll Tide!

I see Coach has an Old Waverly golf shirt on during this interview. That's a great golf course over by Mississippi State. I've had the pleasure of playing it half a dozen times.

Nice video. Great idea, well executed!

Really enjoyed that. Well Done! RTR

Nice Video... I did not know Charles Barkley had it in him... But he done a nice job...

How can you not like saban after watching this interview

Fantastic!

1:50 I’ve never seen coach laugh this hard😂

great vid with 2 great guys.

Great interview!

Sir is The Man. And I have a lot more respect for Coach Saban after this interview. Keep being really, really good! Both of you. America, nay, this society needs you.

Awesome interview, great to see Saban lose and laughing. So interesting hearing him talk about playing basketball

I see why kids want to play for him

My dad was a head basketball coach for my Alma Mater at Childersburg High and coached Gerald Wallace who, as you may recognize, was a former star in the NBA for years. The year that Gerald was being looked by NBA agents, my dad was eating at baumhowers and saw Charles Barkley there too. He told Chuck that he was coaching the #1 NBA prospected Gerald Wallace (btw he was projected to be the #1 overall draft pick). Chuck told my dad to sit down and have a talk about the NBA high school draftee situation. He told my dad “make sure that Gerald goes to a university first. It would be a HUGE mistake if he went now instead spending one year in school.” So my dad took Chuck’s advice and talked to Gerald about attending college. Gerald Wallace chose to spend one year at Alabama with Coach Mark Gottfried. After that, he was drafted by Sacramento as the 25th pick in the first round of the 2001 NBA Draft.

That was pretty good stuff.

As a Razorback Fan, I can't express just how legendary and impressed I am with the GOAT Saban!!!! Best ever with no debate....

Definitely a coach who is changing lives ❤😊

How could you not like this guy?

gotta love nick

We love & appreciate 🐐 Saban #Rolltide🅰️🐘🏈

Sir Charles is a Class Act!!!!

Lol...great interview

You see coach at the games and he looks like he is towering above so many others yet when he stands next to Chuck, I was shocked! LOL Good chat they had. Coach can't dunk but he will always have something Chuck doesn't, championship rings..... Sir Charles will always be an Alabama youngin like the rest of us, and I have always been a fan of his crazy self. RTR!

Love that. "Did they paint this dump?'

2:14 And right there is why Nick Saban is one of the greatest coaches of all time. He never quits coaching. I'm sure when he's talking to his players out of the locker room he talks the same way; teaching them and guiding them throughout every interaction. Coaching isn't a job to him, it's his way of life.

Love me some Charles Barkley. RTR

Best football coach of all time!!

I like this

Two great Americans.

Had me laughing✌️

2:45 , I'm always interested in trying to judge somebody who's successful, from a distance, and I have this perception about you, tell me if I'm right or wrong... that you are a master griller? lmao

Florida Gators fan here hate to say it but Nick Saban is the best coach in all of college football. Not a fan of Alabama football but at the end of the day I have to respect greatness. Same thing I as a Raiders fan say about Tom Brady and Bill Belichick

saban is a class act!

Good interview. Where can I get the next episode?

Phil Mickelson got Charles golf game fixed. Great to see these two legendary MEN.

Two great gentlemen. I may be wrong. But I doubt it.

WHAT us an Auburn alum interviewing a BAM!!!!! Good video

you know they invented the toothbrush down in tuscaloosa....lol

CB is the man

whoever got those two together is genius. surprised Barkley went to him tho

Nick and chuck 2 of the best !

7:25👍🏼😎👍🏼 ROLL TIDE! I’d take Charles Barkley on my basketball team ANY DAY!

Nick plays basketball?? My dude!!

How come they didn't do the interview in the football stadium?

As much as I don't like Alabama and Saban you have to respect one of the greatest coaches in the history of college football Go Dawgs!!

2:06 Coach is doing some motivational coaching.

Why is this trending with only 50,000 views?

Super

Roll Tide Roll

Love it All kids need a second chance, Don't let your mistakes define who you are, learn from that mistake and move on. We throw too many kids out for being young and foolish.

Rolltide ....sir charles

As a gators fan I hate Saban. But I have to admit that he is a great person and an incredible coach. He’s honestly more of a CEO than a football coach!

Don't sleep on our basketball team either

You know it is heavy sh&t when he ends with Aaaiiiggghhttt!!!

oh man how cool!! less than 700 views is trending now!

.3:43. Why did race even have to come up? Just say thanks for giving guys second chances.

I wanna play golf with Charles. I like to raise hell and have a good time @ the course. Don't worry about score so much.

Predicted the golf thing

How did this become a conversation about race?

The media is stupid Alabama has no bad players most of the time their backups can start on most college teams

As a Georgia fan I highly dislike Saban but he is probably the best coach in history

Dont scroll down theres a guy down there complaining about race 😐

hi

Nice to see him be interviewed by someone who doesn't have a motivation to destroy players.

38-00!!!

Hate Bama but Saban is cool. But he needs to let LSU win once in a while. For good times sake

"What if someone took a hard foul on Coach Saban?"..... @7:56 So you have chosen Death??

Space Jam 4?

Kirby could shoot lol

What Charles Barkley accomplished in the NBA, particularly given his height for the position he played, is definitely more impressive than what Saban was able to achieve while coaching at the highest level in the NFL. Having accomplished everything possible at the collegiate level, I wonder if Saban ever tosses and turns at night wondering if he should go back to the NFL and prove that he truly is one of the greatest all time football coaches by winning a Super Bowl with the same level of talent that every other team has. Much, much, much easier to win in college with superior talent and patsy non-conference schedule than it is to win championships in the NFL. The more you win in college, the better the players you get and you make your non-conference schedule weak. The more you win in the NFL the worse your players get via the draft, and the tougher your non-conference schedule gets. Bill Belichick is unquestionably the GREATEST football coach ever. Will Saban give the NFL one more try to see if he has what it takes to win a Super Bowl on a level playing field? At his age it's doubtful, but if he wants to go down as one of the all time greatest football coaches he needs to consider it.

“did they paint this dump”

I have a pretty massive statue collection! Come check it out!

Omm

I wonder if... ya know, she hooked up with the chuckster...