Charles Barkley Explains Why He Hasn’t Said Anything to Michael Jordan in Years: ‘It Wasn’t a Nice Conversation’
Anything to Michael Jordan in Years: NBA icon Charles Barkley has revealed why he hasn’t spoken to his former closest friend Michael Jordan in ten years. During an interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, the 59-year-old TNT analyst described his feud with the Chicago Bulls legend as “a pretty horrible scenario for both of them,” citing a remark Barkley made about Jordan’s ownership of the Charlotte Bobcats, now the Hornets.
Barkley, who has had a successful career as an NBA analyst and commentator since his retirement from the game, told Rooks that, despite his friendships throughout the league, his “first and foremost” concern is doing his job honestly.
“I can’t criticize other coaches and general managers and give him a pass because he’s my best friend,” said Barkley. “I just can’t do that.” Jordan, 59, became a part owner of Charlotte’s NBA team, which are now the Hornets, in 2010. Since Jordan became involved with the team, the Hornets have put up an average record, with few postseason triumphs.
Barkley said that it was a comment about Jordan’s leadership with the Charlotte organization that his former friend took issue with. “What I said was, ‘Michael’s got to surround himself with better people,’ ” Barkley explained.
Barkley was concerned that Jordan, whom he referred to as “the biggest star” he’d “ever seen,” was running the team without “a good enough supporting cast around him in the front office to be successful,” according to Rooks.
“‘I’m concerned about his success,’ I added. Because when you’re a celebrity, everyone around you will tell you what you want to hear “Barkley elaborated. Barkley was concerned that Jordan, whom he referred to as “the biggest star” he’d “even seen,” was leading the team without “a decent enough supporting cast around him in the front office to be successful,” according to Rooks.
“‘I’m concerned about his success,’ I added. Because when you’re a celebrity, everyone around you will tell you what you want to hear “Barkley elaborated.
Despite his stubbornness, Barkley told Rooks that he was willing to repair his friendship with Jordan. He does, however, stand by his initial criticism of the NBA legend’s Charlotte team. “‘What I said, I believed,’ I’d probably say. I apologize for offending you. And let’s get past this nonsense and get back to golfing and having fun “Barkley explained.
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