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NBA: Barkley talks honestly about his feud with Michael Jordan: recounts the call that broke the relationship

Charles Barkley I talked to Taylor Rooks about his broken relationship with michael jordanlos reasons for that fight y what he will say to his former friend in order to make amends.

The fracture in the relationship between Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan occurred, as ‘Sir Charles relates, when 10 years ago he criticized Jordan and questioned his ability to succeed as manager of the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets)..

“I said I didn’t think Michael Jordan had enough support around him to be successful. I said it and I had no problem saying it because it was the truth. He took offense and called me. It wasn’t a nice conversation, and we haven’t talked since.” Barkley explained.

This is how Charles Barkley suffered Michael Jordan on the court

“It’s a really unfortunate situation for him and for me. But above all I do my job. Because I can’t criticize other coaches and managers and turn a blind eye to Jordan because he’s my friend, I just can’t do that,” said the current TNT commentator to justify his criticism of his then friend.

Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley haven’t spoken in 10 years

Barkley acknowledged that he knew that after Jordan’s call they would not speak for a while, but that the relationship could have been redirected in another way: “I thought it would happen, to be honest with you. And he is stubborn, and I am stubborn and that’s all “.

I thought it would happen, to be honest with you. And he’s stubborn, and I’m stubborn, and that’s it.

Charles Barkley

Taylor Rooks asked Charles Barkley what he would say to Michael Jordan, with whom he has passed several times in recent years without speaking, if he met him again.

To Michael Jordan he would say… “What I said was what I believed at the time. I’m sorry you took offense. And let’s get over this bullshit and get back to playing golf and having fun.”

Charles Barkley

“I’ll tell you…” What I said was what I believed then. I’m sorry you’ve offended. Let’s get over this shit and get back to golfing and having fun,” was Barkley’s response.

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