The latest is Joe Paterno; he’s certainly not the first. And it’s why there’s one creed fans should remember: If your favorite coach or athlete is too good to be true, it’s because he or she probably is. Every few years another reminder is offered.

And these examples are why people like Charles Barkley should be even more beloved. What about Barkley would shock us? That he likes to gamble? Go clubbing? We already know these things. There’s no mystery about Barkley.