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NBA icon Charles Barkley responds to Supreme Court ruling by making $5m change to will

NBA legend Charles Barkley is changing his will to donate a whopping $5 million (£3.9m) to Auburn University, after the United States Supreme Court's recent decision to outlaw affirmative action in college admissions.

Barkley was not pleased with the court's ruling on Thursday, stating that it was a 'shot across the bow' and that he wanted to do something to help black athletes continue to study at his Alma Mater.

And just days after the ruling, Barkley granted the university a huge sum of money, with his effort being to ensure diversity remains at the prestigious school.

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