“The two most important figures in NBA History,” Charles Barkley praises Larry Bird and Magic Johnson for revolutionizing the league
Former NBA star Charles Barkley thinks Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are the two most important people in the history of the league.
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The most anticipated rivalry in NBA history may have been between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Magic and Bird, according to former NBA player Charles Barkley, are the two most important people in league history.
Charles Barkley described the influence of the two stars in the 1980s during a preview of the upcoming episode of “All The Smoke.” He said, “Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are the two most important figures in NBA history. When I came in, David Stern’s first year, the average salary was $200,000. Magic and Bird, those guys changed the entire trajectory of the NBA and made it what is it today. “
Charles Barkley further added, “I remember the first time Magic when he made a million dollars, we were going around high-fiving each other. We couldn’t believe an NBA player made a million dollars.”
Michael Jordan’s abusive final words before he stopped talking to Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley made an appearance on “The Waddle & Silvy Show” in 2012 and openly criticized his former best friend’s business acumen. Michael Jordan didn’t take it well and reacted by criticizing Barkley.
“He was my best friend at the time and I love the guy and I miss the guy,” Barkley said. “But you know, I got to do my job. First of all, I don’t think it’s fair for me to critique other GM’s and coaches and have a double standard. … I think I’m fair to everybody.
He further added, “What I said about Michael, I said, I don’t know if he’s ever going to be successful because of the people around him. I think he hires too many of his friends. Because your friends don’t ever tell you ‘no’. He went ballistic, and he called me and that’s the last thing I heard, ‘Motherf**ker, f**k you. You’re supposed to be my boy.’ And I said, ‘Man, I gotta do my job.’ And were haven’t spoken since that night.”
Charles had a valid point, but their relationship suffered as a result. Since the forward mentioned the six-time champion’s abilities as a franchise owner, the two have not communicated. It seems like it might take some serious time for Barkley and Jordan to resolve their problems.
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