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Charles Barkley says the best advice he ever got wasn’t about basketball or money. Charles Barkley: Grant Hill’s mom, rest in peace, gave me the best advice ever. Charles Barkley: We were at the ’96 Olympics, and I said, “Grant just signed the first $100 million contract in NBA history.” Charles Barkley: She said, “Sit your ass down, Charles. I’m going to give you some advice.” Charles Barkley: “Do not start taking care of your family and friends.” Charles Barkley: “Number one, they’re never going to stop, and it’s going to ruin all your relationships.” Charles Barkley: “Number two, no matter what you do for them, the first time you tell them no… they hate you.” Charles Barkley: I said, “What?” Charles Barkley: I had to learn that lesson the hard way. Charles Barkley: People I’d been giving money to… the first time I told them no, they were like, “No, no, no. We’re not friends anymore.”