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Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan have been on no-speaking terms for 10 years. The former Phoenix Suns star recently confessed on the latest podcast of NFL superstar Tom Brady. The decade-long feud between the two NBA legends is no secret to fans. In Brady’s ‘Let’s Go!’ podcast episode, Chuck spilled the beans about his relationship with MJ.
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Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley had been friends for a long time, until one comment from Barkley put an end to their friendship. Barkley recently joined Tom Brady in his podcast episode released on November 22, 2022. The NBA analyst opened up about his previous bond with the Chicago Bulls legend and how their feud affected him. Barkley said that he hadn’t spoken to Jordan in a decade after commenting on MJ.
Charles Barkley on regrets that he had with giving his opinion on TV:
“Michael Jordan, losing his friendship was probably the most prominent thing that’s happened to me… Michael got offended about something I said about him. And we haven’t spoken in probably almost 10 years.” pic.twitter.com/FnrYfVbWke
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 22, 2022
Chuck told Brady, “Michael Jordan, losing his friendship was probably the most prominent thing that?s happened to me. But I was being honest about what I thought.”
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Furthermore, he said that MJ got offended by what he said, which ended their friendship. Chuck confessed he loved Jordan like a brother. However, neither has tried to talk to one another because of their stubborn nature. After the episode was released, fans came forth to extend their support to the 11x NBA All-Star.
Fans take their stance on the Charles Barkley-Michael Jordan feud
Michael Jordan acquired majority shares of the Charlotte Hornets in 2010 and effectively became the owner. About two years later, Charles Barkley publicly questioned MJ’s authority on ‘The Waddle & Silvy Show’. Chuck stated Jordan didn’t have the right people around him. Given that the Hornets had the worst record at 4-29, Barkley commented MJ did not do a good job.
“I think the biggest problem has been I don?t know if he has hired enough people around him who he will listen to,” said Barkley during the ESPN interview.
After Barkley poured his heart out on Tom Brady’s podcast, NBA Twitter jumped to his defense. Fans mostly felt that the Chicago Bulls were too sensitive. Let’s take a look at some of the tweets.
MJ is legendarily sensitive. Would have been interesting if he had played during the social media era.
— EJ (@EIngram06) November 23, 2022
Mike needed to straighten up. I rather have a friend like Chuck who will tell it like it is than having everyone kissing up to me.
— Timothy Bonner (@IIIBonner) November 23, 2022
Well Mike has the world's thinnest skin and gets offended about everything, man's pride is more fragile than tissue paper. Great ball player, absolute mess of a person
— Blue Eyed Casval (@DoomedCasval) November 22, 2022
Dude MJ is so sensitive man lol he’s lucky he ain’t grow up in the social media era 😂
— Son of God (@Collegeekidd) November 23, 2022
Mike just got mad at the truth
— SMF (@smf_chi) November 22, 2022
He spoke the truth. He’s a terrible GM (kwame brown and Adam Morrison!) and a terrible owner. Jordan is soft and can’t take criticism.
— deer tracks basketball (@basketball_deer) November 23, 2022
https://twitter.com/scutchame/status/1595204115402878976?s=20&t=vzZlKbppYOD1XlC7-B8rSw
Another example of Jordan NOT able to play in this era. He’s soft, physically, mentally. He barely made it through the media when he was playing.
— Professional (@KingSxlife) November 23, 2022
soft MJ. likes to give it but cant take it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— GGs (@franz_mabasa) November 23, 2022
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that’s just cause MJ is being an L for Barkley giving him valid criticism
— Eti🇳🇬- I’m Better Then You (@stupid_huh) November 23, 2022
Barkley and Jordan had been known to be great friends during their peak in the league. The duo would often get together for an outing or a game of golf in between the games. While both had faced each other on the court several times, it never put a strain on their relationship. Wonder when the two former ‘brothers’ will resolve their issues.
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Do you agree with Twitterati? Did MJ overreact to Chuck’s comments? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!
