“I Realized Charles Barkley Was Right!”: Michael Jordan Was Once Found Strongly Supporting Chuck’s Infamous Speech on Athletes and Role Models

Nithin Joseph | 26/10/2022
"I Realized Charles Barkley Was Right!": Michael Jordan Was Once Found Strongly Supporting Chuck's Infamous Speech on Athletes and Role Models

Charles Barkley once stated in a commercial that NBA players are not role models. Well, Michael Jordan, shockingly agrees with him!

In 1984, the NBA was introduced to two of the greatest players of all time. Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley. And heck, they were really close friends too.

The two men disagreed on almost everything, yet somehow, found a way to recover from it… until their last disagreement, regarding MJ’s ownership of the Hornets.

That, their friendship just couldn’t survive.

But, while they may never see eye to eye ever again, there is one thing they both agree on. And it’s a rather chunky little subject.

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Michael Jordan agrees with former friend Charles Barkley that NBA players are not role models

As mentioned prior, both Chuck and MJ aren’t quite buddy-buddy anymore. But, their friendship was once so strong, they weren’t even scared to get controversial for each other.

Take for example Chuck’s commercial where he stated, “I’m not a role model”. Well, in an interview with GQ, His Airness agreed.

Here is how the man explained himself on the matter.

“For instance, when he (Charles Barkley) came out and said, “I’m not a role model.” I realized we’re not. We assume that responsibility because of the respect we’re given. But we can’t tell these kids they can be us. When he first came out with that, I was like, “Wow, he’s right.” Because your parents are your role models, or your grandparents or your aunt.”

It certainly is rare for them to agree on anything these days. However, no matter how much they say it, Barkley and Jordan especially will always be role models.

MJ loved reminding Charles Barkley that he didn’t have any rings

Back when they were the best of friends, Jordan and The Round Mound of Rebound couldn’t help but rib each other. In fact, one of MJ’s favorite hobbies was reminding Charles that he didn’t have any championships.

It’s hard to say whether or not the two men will ever be able to rekindle their friendship. But judging by how giddy they seemed to make each other, we sure hope they do one day.

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Nithin Joseph

Nithin is a content writer at The SportsRush. Like his favorite athlete Kobe Bryant, the company has helped Nithin elevate his writing skills to a whole new level, especially as an NBA content writer. With over 1500 articles to his name, Nithin's love for the sport knows no bounds. And, as he continues to watch the sport on a daily basis, he hopes his fascination with the NBA, especially the Miami Heat will inspire more and more readers to give the sport a chance. Perhaps, one day making basketball in India as big as it is in the United States.

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