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There is no denying Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players ever. And with such success comes a fair share of haters.

Throughout his time in the NBA, MJ has had beefs with numerous players. One of them is Charles Barkley. The two were good friends before everything went south in their friendship.

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Interestingly enough, Barkley went on to call Jordan cheap. However, he wasn’t the only one. Barkley accused Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Scottie Pippen of being cheap. The reason behind his allegations is their tipping habits.

Chuck’s scathing attack on Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods

Michael Jordan and greatness go hand in hand. Moreover, his greatness is not restricted to the basketball court. After retiring from the NBA, Jordan built an empire in the sneaker business.

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Thanks to all his business ventures, Jordan is a billionaire. However, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley feels Jordan is one of the cheapest persons.

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The reason being? His tipping habits. According to Barkley, the reason behind the riches for Jordan, Woods and Scottie Pippen is the fact that they don’t tip.

Barkley said, “Oh yeah, [Jordan is] cheap. I think it’s important when you’re successful, the waiter, the waitresses, the blackjack dealers, they work extremely hard, they don’t get a great salary.

He added, “The more successful you are, the more you should tip. I truly believe that. I think that’s why [Woods and Jordan are] rich. They don’t tip. That’s their secret to being rich, they don’t tip.”

This subject came to light when Barkley was asked about his tipping habits. He revealed that although he never went overboard, he always leaves a handsome amount as the tip.

Jordan vs Woods: Net worth comparison

With all the talk of Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods being cheap, you must be wondering. Who has the higher net worth?

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Jordan wins the battle of net worths by a mile. While Woods has a net worth of

around $800 million, MJ has a whopping net worth of around $2.2 billion!WATCH THIS STORY: 5 best Memes on Chris Paul Choking Yet Again in the NBA Playoffs

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While Woods earns around $50 million in salaries yearly, MJ earned only $90 million during his entirety in the NBA. However, Jordan’s business outside the basketball court has helped him become a billionaire.

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