We Watched the 90 Minute Charles Barkley Interview for You. Here’s an Update on His Animosity With Michael Jordan and 4 Other Notable Points

Philadelphia 76ers legend Charles Barkley was invited on a podcast. The podcast features Chuck’s typical unaltered and honest attitude as he discusses significant subjects along with his relationship with Michael Jordan. To give you a taste of the program, we sat through the entire podcast. Here are some of the notable points which Barkley spoke about.

Relationship with Jordan

Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were best friends during their playing days. The duo were an integral part of the ‘Dream Team.’

Their shared love for the game of basketball and golf made their bond unbreakable. The two legends also had a shared interest in gambling; all of these common interests and respect for each other made their friendship everlasting.?

However, years after Charles Barkley criticized Jordan for his decision-making with regard to his team, the Charlotte Hornets, the relationship soured between the two.

In the podcast with Jimmy Traina, Barkley revealed that he does not regret the criticism as it was truthful and honest.?

??I lost my best friend because I criticized him, but I’m still like, guys can always say, ‘Charles, you might not like him, but he’s gonna be fair?’? If I have a double standard, that’s not fair.?

Nevertheless, when asked whether the two former friends tried to fix their relationship after the hiccup, Barkley said, ?A hundred percent? Michael’s doing great, Charles doing great. I wish him nothing but the best.?

Barkley has always shown respect and love towards the legendary NFL quarterback, Tom Brady.

?Nicest GOAT? Tom Brady

The two legends in their respective sport often meet on the golf course and have a great relationship between them.?

During the interview, Jimmy Traina asked if Barkley knew Tom Brady personally and if he confronted him after losing the massive bet, to which the Basketball HoF replied,??Me and Tom are casual friends. He’s somebody I really, really admire and really, really respect.?

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Barkley went on to applaud the NFL legend and the NHL legend Wayne Gretzky for their warm and kind personality.

??Tom Brady and Wayne Gretzky are the two nicest people I’ve ever met who are the best to ever play their sport.??Barkley later on claimed Brady is ?the nicest goat you’re ever going to meet.?

Feud with Skipp Bayless

Charles Barkley has taken the feud between him and Skip Bayless to the podcast with Sports Illustrated. In the podcast, Barkley justified his hate for the fellow sports analyst. Chuck became a full-time sports analyst after his retirement and has gained fame because of his unfiltered and candid opinions on the show. The Philadelphia 76ers legend, although an outspoken analyst, never makes personal comments, and this is what he hates about Bayless.?

Barkley, discussing Bayless’s alleged personal attacks, said in the interview,??You can’t be personal. That’s what I hate. You can never be personal when it comes to your criticisms… I really don’t like Skip Bayless because his attacks on certain guys, they’re personal.?

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Charles Barkley also faced massive criticism himself for his weight over the years.

Weight loss journey?

With his Inside the NBA colleague Shaquille O’Neal repeatedly making fun of him, Chuck responded with a transformation that left everyone in awe.

Barkley spoke about his weight loss journey, rigorous diet and workout regimen. Barkley, post his hip surgery, due to lack of movement and exercise, had gained over 350lbs.?“You know, when I got my new hips, which was one of the best thing you ever – getting new hips, you know, you know, because you can’t do anything for a month to months.”

The need to shred down was essential to sustain a healthy life. Chuck?s initial goal was to get as low as 250 lbs, but he later changed it to 270 lbs and is close to achieving his goal. Barkley credited the doctor he consulted and the drug ?Manjaro? she prescribed for his massive weight loss.?

?I started at 352, and I’m 285. Now I’m gonna get to 270. My plan weight was 250, but I’m gonna get to 270. You know, I got a great doctor. She started me on this drug, Manjaro.?

?Devastating? gambling loss

Barkley also made a name for himself because of his Olympic gold Medals, his legacy at Philadelphia, his golf swing – and gambling. The 6’6 NBA veteran has been vocal about his problem fighting the addiction to gambling. Barkley, who has gambled away a fortune, opened out about his most significant setback in the gambling business.

In the interview, Charles Barkley was asked about his worst gambling loss, not in terms of money but in terms of heartbreak & devastation. Barkley, after taking a moment to think about the answer, stated, ?The Patriots in the Super Bowl against the Falcons.??

Barkley was referring to the game in which the New England Patriots, led by Tom Brady, came back from a 28-3 deficit against the Atlanta Falcons. Barkley, preferring the Falcons over the Patriots, placed his bet on them winning. Chuck recalls the incident while he was feeling confident until he witnessed the historic comeback.?

?When it Falcons were up 28 to 3, I was feeling myself. I was feeling no pain… That’s probably my worst loss.?