Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were among the best NBA players during the 90s. While they may not be the best of friends right now, they shared a close friendship during their playing career. In fact, the two went golfing on one occasion during the NBA Finals, when they faced each other. Such was their bond.
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But now it appears that they are not on good terms. They have been engaged in a decade-long feud.
Recently, both Barkley and Jordan were part of the NBA’s 75th-anniversary celebrations that took place during the All-Star game on Sunday.
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The Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan (23) shows he’s still friends with the Phoenix Suns Charles Barkley as they get set to play game 6 of the NBA Finals in Phoenix, Sunday, June 20, 1993. (AP Photo/John Swart) ORG XMIT: APHS187693 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
The Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan (23) shows he’s still friends with the Phoenix Suns Charles Barkley as they get set to play game 6 of the NBA Finals in Phoenix, Sunday, June 20, 1993. (AP Photo/John Swart) ORG XMIT: APHS187693 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
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Michael Jordan ignored Charles Barkley during the NBA’s 75th-anniversary celebrations
Jordan joined the current and former greats of the game on the stage during half-time of the All-Star game. He shook hands with LeBron James, Magic Johnson, among others, but was spotted ignoring Charles Barkley. Following is the video clip of the same.
Jordan dapped everyone up and ignored Charles Barkley looool pic.twitter.com/d7r2yOhIu6
— gifdsports (@gifdsports) February 21, 2022
Jordan and Barkley were once very close friends, but now it appears that there’s little or no chance of their reconciliation. Jordan decided to not acknowledge the presence of his former teammate from the 92′ Dream Team. Some other stars present during the tribute were LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, among others.
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For people who aren’t aware of the decade-long feud between Barkley and Jordan, they were close friends until Barkley criticized the latter during a show. Barkley criticized Jordan’s management of the Charlotte Hornets and their relationship has been sour since then.
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