Michael Jordan's and Charles Barkley's friendship ENDED because of ONE SIMPLE thing

Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were the best of friends since their early days in the NBA.
They may compete ferociously on the court but off it, they were the best buddies.
They were almost inseparable, especially during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and you can see the chemistry and great friendship between the two of them.
But now, they were not talking to each other for more than a decade.
And it all started with this one, simple thing.
#michaeljordan #charlesbarkley #nba #chicagobulls

[@yinkahansen8516]

Friendship must not have been genuine from the start.

[@walibashir102]

Charles & Mike need to do a PLAYERS ONLY 1 on 1 just like Magic & Isiah, Shaq & Kobe.

[@FelmerDeRamus-tt1oi]

It's a shame they aren't friends to men's should be able to discuss things and work them out Barkley was jus being honest it's a shame that MJ 'ego is so big he still should be able to take constructive Criticism talk it out boys

[@keithkellogg5325]

Michael is the worst team owner and GM in history and he gets mad over words

[@midnightblue1874]

They were never friends

[@HoopsJunkie]

They were really friends. In fact, very close, until this happened 💯

[@irissanders7487]

They absolutely were....I would feel the same way MJ felt......my good friend criticizing me on national TV (betrayal) when they could have called me about it first.

[@normanhill4200]

They were only friends because Charles played a subservient roll. Steven A. Shut the hell up .. Mike was a God like on the court but your are human off the court…

[@nathanielemmons1924]

I think there is more to the story.some things are just not meant for us to know.however I would love to see the two fix it if fixable

[@reoscorpio]

If you are FRIENDS in a real way.. and come from the NBA "Brotherhood".. & have gotten into the MJ inner circle (knowing Michael don't trust everybody).. then you know to respect privacy and personal things. talkin' bout how a man handles his business, and even taken shots at MJ's mustache was a little extra (just because he did it at his work place doesn't make it right.. not if you are truly FRIENDS). When you treat a friend like he's NOT your friend.. then you're trying not to be .. a friend

[@vernonleewarren280]

I completely agree with your assessment of the situation

[@HoopsJunkie]

Thank you! 🤝

[@km-lr7wj]

I get Charles Barkley was trying to tell the truth on an NBA topic. But you have to admit if someone completely embarrasses you on live television, mind you a very close friend of yours, it’s very hurtful. Especially when this was blindsided, mj had no clue this would happen. MJ was trying his very best to be an owner, at the time loads of people were talking smack about his inability to be a great owner, to have his close friend also join in with this backlash made Jordan even angrier I get Jordan did not control his emotions well when he talked to Charles, but who would when you get embarrassed on live TV like that, especially an ultra competitive person like Jordan. This affects your image/ reputation man Charles needs to apologize first, before mj apologizes for his outburst, but there’s no way they’ll be friends again, the trust is broken

[@momo.maru-kun]

Both are. If I am a critique, and I am going to say a piece to my bestfriend, as a respect, I would give a heads up first. But, I won't change anything about what I'm going to say. If I'm not associated with the person, then I'll just go right away.

[@Drew-DTM]

There was no reason for Barkley to say that about Jordan. He knows how Jordan is and that copout because it is my job was worse. They cover for others all the time. Barkley was wrong. He chose money over friendship, and he has wrong.

[@HoopsJunkie]

Agree. Should've been a conversation done privately

[@FantomP.]

Agreed, especially since Barkley went on record about how Jordan gave him financial advice that made him 10 times the amount he would of otherwise made. See Jordan was being a real friend to him then. He literally helped him increase his own wealth and in return Barkley went on national TV and told the public how bad a businessman Michael is being. Its hypocritical of Barkley. He would have to be the one to apologize first to be honest, Michael should probably apologize for cussing him out and stuff but that should only be after Barkley apologizes first. At this point though, this grudge has gone on too long, even if they forgave each other, it's not like they would really hang out with each other anymore. The damage is already done, they can't be friends or brothers the same way ever again. I think both realizes this and don't really see a point to reconcile, it just would be too weird for the both of them, they'd rather just not talk to each other ever again.

[@Kevin-xy8ym]

His problem is he's more loyal to what's on his mind instead of what's in his thoughts. He got a lil jealous of Jordan like some friends tend to do

[@irissanders7487]

Exactly.....might have been a little jealous of MJ having an NBA team too

[@Drew-DTM]

@irissanders7487 I believe Barkley is upset MJ beat him in the finals. MJ beat him in a public setting, so Barkley used a public setting to put down his so-called friend and wanted to use the excuse it was his job. There is no job in the world that would make me stab my friend in the back.

[@noahha5874]

Barkley had every right telling the truth, mj is best player ever the goat no doubt ! But mj is a horrible owner gm etc… he doesn’t know how to manage shit sorry , Jordan need to mend it by apologizing to charles

[@JC-Utopic-Gauntlet]

he managed is nascar team to a daytona win.

[@LanierHale-oq3dr]

Q. How can MJ outshine Wilt Chamberlain/Kareem and a few others?

[@riseharris5204]

#Mike changed the game and will forever be #TheGOAT

[@marqueswilliams345]

I don’t see what Barkley said was wrong I mean Jordan was horrible as team and president lol was Barkley supposed to lie?

[@irissanders7487]

He could have called him first.....he knew what the topics of discussion were for that day. A disloyal friend!!!

[@marqueswilliams345]

@@irissanders7487 he literally said Jordan was bad owner I mean how would you rate Jordan as a owner?

[@riseharris5204]

It doesn’t matter! You don’t use your position in broadcasting to put down other players. Barkley has always been jealous of Mike.

[@irissanders7487]

@@riseharris5204 .....I believe that

[@marqueswilliams345]

@@riseharris5204 lol position he’s analyst?

[@mlmperez1114]

The pelicans has to be the worst mascot in sports

[@HoopsJunkie]

For real. lol

[@DW-nb2zc]

Should still be the Jazz

[@stjohnsriverrat7161]

Zion Williamson #1

[@DW-nb2zc]

@@stjohnsriverrat7161 #1 is taking a #2

[@stjohnsriverrat7161]

@DW-nb2zc Whatever that means, Whats your net worth or talent? Right nothing, so STFU

[@lesliebarber206]

Seems like MJ is thin skinned, and unforgiving person to think that Charles Barkley should just say nice things about him and he knows that Charles Barkley doesn't hold his tongue when speaking!

[@waynejohanson1083]

Time to forgive and move on. Is going to hold a grudge for ever. He knows like we all know that Charles has a big mouth.