“Don’t you dare open your mouth to my teammates” Charles Barkley verbally smacked his ‘close friend’ Michael Jordan
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Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley
NBA GOAT Michael Jordan and basketball great Charles Barkley were good friends for a long time. However, the two have had a tense relationship ever since Barkley made some comments in 2012. Despite this, Barkley occasionally stands up for his old friend as he likes Jordan’s talent, but not his approach. Barkley famously called Jordan out, stating that the only reason the basketball player abused some of his teammates was because he knew they wouldn’t fight back. A significant portion of “The Last Dance,” which had several of Jordan’s teammates comment on whether Jordan was a great person or not, was devoted to Jordan’s bullying tactics.
Whether or whether someone is a fan of basketball, the name Michael Jordan is recognized by millions of people all over the world. He was a crucial member of the Bulls and has won six NBA championships. Whereas Charles Barkley has long been renowned for his ruthless honesty, which contributes significantly to his success as a television personality. He had a tight bond with Jordan, which was evident from how freely he could discuss issues with MJ. Even while the two may no longer agree, NBA fans will always have them to look back on and appreciate.
How good was Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley?
One of the all-time great basketball players is Michael Jordan. On his list of accomplishments are titles like Rookie of the Year, five-time NBA MVP, six-time NBA champion, MVP of the NBA Finals, defensive player of the year, selection to the 50th and 75th Anniversary All-Time Teams, selection to the three-time NBA All-Star MVP team, ten scoring title and induction into the Hall of Fame. Jordan, who is regarded as one of the top scorers in NBA history, has won 10 scoring championships and is noted for building on the achievements of players who came before him, including as Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Julius Erving, and is credited for raising the league’s stature.
Charles Barkley was unquestionably the biggest oddity in basketball history as a player. He was one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history, yet while being listed as 6’6″, he really measured closer to 6-foot-4 owing to his stature. Only five players have tallied at least 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists during their careers other than Barkley. After a career filled with accomplishments, Barkley was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006 after being named one of the 50 greatest and 75 greatest NBA players of all time, taking part in the so-called Dream Team and winning gold medal with them.
Although MJ and Charles Barkley used to get along well, their relationship has unquestionably gotten worse over time. Interesting enough, Barkley stated during an interview that he does not feel MJ would intimidate him and his squad the way he did with others. He said: “They think they’re playing against the old Phoenix Suns who let people bully them around. I would not like that anymore. If anybody said anything to my teammates, they gonna have to go through me.“ Sadly for Sir Charles, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals to claim the 1993 championship and MJ definitely went through Barkley.
Barkley’s three-decade friendship with Michael Jordan ended because of his truthfulness about NBA concerns. He made comments about some of MJ’s choices when running the Hornets, and the six-time champion did not take them well. According to reports, Barkley’s 2012 accusations caused Jordan and Barkley to grow estranged. Since then, it appears that the friendship between the two NBA icons has ended.
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