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Charles Barkley didn't plan on tearing knee ligaments during his final season. He wanted to end his career on his feet, helping Houston make a playoff run. To grab a little of the glory denied him, Barkley took the court during the Rockets' season finale. He only played around six minutes, but he got to enjoy the game one last time. Click on an image below to browse CNNSI.com's multimedia coverage of the story.

Last Dance	Rocky pays a visit	Curtain Call

Barkley's Career Ends	Barkley on injury	Colleagues React

A Fulfilling Career	Always a Sixer	Photo Gallery

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