On Monday, AL.com released a video highlighting a very candid one-on-one conversation between two of the biggest figures in sports today. Former Auburn basketball star and TV commentator Charles Barkley talked with Alabama head coach Nick Saban about football, basketball, golf, grilling, and everything in between. Throughout the week, AL.com will share more highlights from their nearly 30-minute conversation.

In this segment, Barkley asks Saban about his philosophy on developing players into better men. Saban outlines the importance of his role as a coach to set players up for success after football and addresses the challenges it can present in the NFL. He also throws out a few compliments to Barkley along the way.