Today in Sports History: May 25

May 25, 2019

MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 22: Charles Barkley #34 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against Buckler Bologna during the 1993 McDonald's Open at the Olympiahalle on October 23, 1993 in Munich, Germany. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1993 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

On May 25, 1993, the Phoenix Suns’ Charles Barkley was named NBA MVP after leading them to a franchise-record 62-20. The Round Mound of Rebound averaged 25.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game in his first season with the Suns. He also went on to lead the Suns to the NBA finals, where they would lose to Michael Jordan’s Bulls in six games. Barkley was named to five All-NBA First Teams in his career, and won two Olympic Gold Medals as a part of his Hall of Fame career. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time to never win an NBA Title.

Today in Sports History: May 25

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