“That’s a Bad Memory” Charles Barkley revealed how he “Hated” this episode of Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance

The relationship between Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan has been nothing less than sour for quite some time, but that hasn’t stopped Barkley from respecting the legend in Michael Jordan, about whom a series, “The Last Dance” was released which took the world by storm, highlighting the peak of the Bulls and all that Jordan had to go through during that time as he led the Bulls in winning the championship.

Charles Barkley who hasn’t been very close to Michael Jordan lately emphasized on his liking for the show which he felt was “great, going down the memory lane” as he relived the Jordan era and the basketball environment in the 90s, alongside the fans who all around the world watched and loved the entire show.

But unlike the other fans who didn’t get to be close to Jordan during the days in which the show is based, Barkley played against Jordan and it was shown in one of the most crucial episodes in the show.

Let us now dive deeper into the statement made by Charles Barkley and try to find the reason behind why he said it.

Charles Barkley states how “The Last Dance” brings about “A Bad Memory”

Charles Barkley who got to play against Michael Jordan and was also close to him in a brotherly way before the relationship between them went sour, highlighted something that brought about “a bad memory” in the show.

“The Last Dance” was based in the Jordan era in the 90s when the Chicago Bulls won the championship against the Phoenix Suns, which was the team Charles Barkley played in and when he lost to Jordan’s Chicago Bulls.

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While in conversation on a podcast, Barkley said that when he saw Jordan’s team beating theirs in the final series, which was displayed in the 6^th episode of the show, it reminded him of the bad memory, to which he said, “that was a bad memory”, after which he followed up and also acknowledged the fact that now that he sees the show, he realises all that Jordan had to go through during that time.

Barkley said, “It was always great going down memory lane. I got to like episode 5 when they beat us for the championship, I was like, “Oh sh*t that’s a bad memory.” But it made me realize how much Michael went through because a lot of these guys today don’t wanna compete, they all get together and that’s annoying.”

The Bulls ended up winning the series and even after that, the relationship between Charles Barkley hasn’t become any better, which as stated by multiple people, has multiple reasons.

Let us take a closer look at the relation between Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley

Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, from friends to foes

Charles Barkley has been known for his jolly nature that he carries around while being on the NBA on TNT show and the way he behaves with the players and everyone around the NBA, but what is also unknown to many people is that Barkley has sour relationships with multiple people, including current and ex-NBA players which is another side to Barkley’s personality.

In reaction to the relationship between Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, Jordan’s close friend Charles Oakley said, “Barkley, he can never get back in (Jordan’s inner circle),” said Charles Oakley. “No matter what he do. He do jumping jack, push-ups, he can’t get back in the family, he out. He crossed the line, he crossed three lines, and he got a ticket for every line he crossed. He found some new friends. I guess on TNT and subway and safeway. He looking. But he outside he catching the train. He going to the mall. He’s looking for friends right now.”

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No matter what happens, the legends wont stop respecting each other, and their legacies will forever be cemented as the greats of this sport.

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