The clash between two generations serves as a source of entertainment for NBA supporters across the globe. One such instance took place when Stephen Curry took the L against Charles Barkley, despite teaming up with Peyton Manning. In a discussion with his golf buddy Barack Obama, Stephen shared insights into the encounter.

The Golden State Warriors star exposed the former Phoenix Suns forward in the interaction. As a result, the former president of the USA came to know about the untold side of Chuck.

What did Stephen Curry say about Charles Barkley?

The 4-time NBA champion joined Obama in sharing their experiences of playing golf with and against each other. During the discussion, they brought up the incidents surrounding the golf competition, The Match: Champions for Change. Stephen partnered with Manning for that game as the underdog duo faced the team of Barkley and Phil Mickelson at Stone Canyon Golf Club in 2020.

Expectedly, the competition ended in a one-sided loss for the Warrior star against a golf veteran-led team. Charles also held the fort well on his own throughout the game despite playing down his qualities in the buildup. Curry joked about that with Barack stating, “He played dumb leading up to the match“, highlighting Barkley’s antics before the game.

The 1993 MVP tricked the 35-year-old as he kept his prowess hidden ahead of the competition. Curry though understood that aspect as soon he got a glimpse of Barkley’s swing just before the start of the game. “I saw his swing on the range right before,” the 9-time All-Star mentioned before adding, “I knew we were in trouble at that point“. The entire incident revealed a key feature of lethal competitors, as Stephen had to learn a tough lesson that day.

The deceptive side of the experienced heads

No one expected Curry to win that day. Simultaneously, no one expected Charles to win this easily. The on-field coaching of Mickelson definitely helped him out, but the way he kept his abilities hidden was impressive. In an NBA career spanning nearly two decades, he had to go up against numerous aggressive opponents. Thus, learning to never let the emotions overshadow the intelligence became integral to his success. This particular match showcased how a true winner like him was still capable of doing so.

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Stephen probably realized that during the game and acknowledged the Suns legend for it. As the point guard revealed this secretive aspect of an old great’s character, this put forward a key component of champions’ mindsets. The ability to sheath the ruthless spirit.

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