Both Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley debuted in the league in 1984. They played for different franchises and became fierce rivals on the court. However, soon, they developed a bond and became great friends. Though now they don’t talk to each other due to a dispute, recently, the 11-time All-Star finally offered a white flag to the six-time champion.

It has been a long time since the NBA powerhouses have spoken to each other. However, recently, it seemed like the Chuckster has no problem mending their broken bond.

Charles Barkley gave his take on mending his friendship with Michael Jordan

Lately, Barkley appeared on one of the recent episodes of ‘ALL THE SMOKE’ podcast, where he finally offered a white flag to His Airness years after not talking with each other. During the exclusive interview, Matt Barnes(one of the co-hosts) asked Barkley whether he and MJ could mend their broken bond. In reply, the 11-time All-Star said, “That would be on his end, Matt. He was my best friend at the time and I love the guy and I miss the guy. But you know I got to do my job…” The Philadelphia 76ers legend continued, “What I said about Michael, I said, I don’t know if he’s ever going to be successful because of the people around him…”

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Moreover, he added, “I said that I didn’t because he was struggling as a general manager running a team. I said I don’t know if he’s ever going to be successful because the people around him are never going to tell him no and like yeah don’t draft that dude, don’t we need to trade that dude…And he[Michael Jordan] went ballistic. He called me and that’s the last thing I heard was mother******, f**k you, you’re supposed to be my boy… I said my man I got to do my job and we haven’t spoken since that night.”

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Barkley’s statements indicated that he was ready to mend the broken bond between him and his ex-friend. However, on the other hand, it is unclear whether MJ would like to talk to the Chuckster again.

Why do both the NBA powerhouses don’t talk to each other?

The Chicago Bulls legend was one of the best friends of the Sixers legend. However, due to the 11-time All-Star’s refreshingly honest personality, he never hesitated to speak his mind out. Therefore, almost a decade ago, the Chuckster made a critical remark about the six-time champion’s leadership which ultimately broke their friendship. Since then, the duo has yet to speak to each other.

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