Charles Barkley opened up about the rift in his relationship with Michael Jordan over something he said over the course of his media career.
Charles Barkley attends HBO Premiere For Four-Part Documentary "SHAQ" at Illuminarium on Nov. 14, 2022 in Atlanta.when he first entered the media landscape, he wanted everyone to like him. He said one of the best pieces of advice he got came from Julius Erving, who told him that Barkley had to make a choice – either be honest in what you say or try to get everyone to like you. Barkley said he chose the latter and his broadcasting career has skyrocketed ever since.
Basketball stars Michael Jordan, left, and Charles Barkley wait to tee off from the 14th tee during the Pro-Am match of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. "But I was being honest about what I thought. I said, ‘Listen, the toughest thing about Michael, he's got to put better people around him.’ Because the toughest thing, when you're famous, they’re on your private jet, you're buying all the drinks, you're buying all the dinners. Very few people are gonna be honest with you. And I try to surround myself with people like, hey, if I'm screwing up, please tell me. And Michael got offended about something I said about him.
Barkley referred to remarks he made in 2012 when he said Jordan had not done a great job as an NBA executive, pointing to his time with the Washington Wizards and later the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets.Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan, #23, and Phoenix Suns player Charles Barkley faced off during the 1993 NBA Finals in Phoenix in June 1993.
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