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There is no denying Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players ever. And with such success comes a fair share of haters.

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Throughout his time in the NBA, MJ has had beefs with numerous players. One of them is Charles Barkley. The two were good friends before everything went south in their friendship.

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Interestingly enough, Barkley went on to call Jordan cheap. However, he wasn’t the only one. Barkley accused Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Scottie Pippen of being cheap. The reason behind his allegations is their tipping habits.

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Chuck’s scathing attack on Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods

Michael Jordan and greatness go hand in hand. Moreover, his greatness is not restricted to the basketball court. After retiring from the NBA, Jordan built an empire in the sneaker business.

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Thanks to all his business ventures, Jordan is a billionaire. However, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley feels Jordan is one of the cheapest persons.

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The reason being? His tipping habits. According to Barkley, the reason behind the riches for Jordan, Woods and Scottie Pippen is the fact that they don’t tip.

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Barkley said, “Oh yeah, [Jordan is] cheap. I think it’s important when you’re successful, the waiter, the waitresses, the blackjack dealers, they work extremely hard, they don’t get a great salary.

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He added, “The more successful you are, the more you should tip. I truly believe that. I think that’s why [Woods and Jordan are] rich. They don’t tip. That’s their secret to being rich, they don’t tip.”

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This subject came to light when Barkley was asked about his tipping habits. He revealed that although he never went overboard, he always leaves a handsome amount as the tip.

Jordan vs Woods: Net worth comparison

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Jordan wins the battle of net worths by a mile. While Woods has a net worth of

around $800 million, MJ has a whopping net worth of around $2.2 billion! WATCH THIS STORY: 5 best Memes on Chris Paul Choking Yet Again in the NBA Playoffs

While Woods earns around $50 million in salaries yearly, MJ earned only $90 million during his entirety in the NBA. However, Jordan’s business outside the basketball court has helped him become a billionaire.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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