Charles Barkley cannot seem to take a break when it comes to beefing with NBA players. Following a long break from directing any jarring words toward Kevin Durant, Barkley recently attacked the Phoenix Suns’ star for being ‘sensitive’. While many backed Barkley for his take, Michael Jordan’s eldest son, Jeffrey Jordan, decided to mock Chuck, calling the 2x NBA Champion, the better player between the two.
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The Charles Barkley-Kevin Durant beef began with both parties badmouthing each other. At first, the trash talk would be contained to only on-court activities. However, the Durantula escalated the matter after calling the Hall-Of-Famer an ‘idiot’ for his opinions on the COVID-19 vaccine. A few months later, the Chuckster would take huge shots at the two-time champ’s legacy. Even though he won the Finals MVP in both the championship runs with the Golden State Warriors, the Round Mound of Rebound implied that KD was merely ‘riding on the bus and not actually driving it’.
Jeffrey Jordan comes to the defense of Kevin Durant
In an interview with CBS, Charles Barkley spoke about Durant’s inability to take criticism well. Ripping apart Durant for being sensitive, the 60-year-old said:
“He’s very sensitive. Great player. He’s part of that generation who think he can’t be criticized. He’s never looked in the mirror and said, ‘Man, was that a fair criticism?’”
Jeffrey Jordan came to KD’s defense. Commenting on NBAonTNT’s post, MJ’s eldest son simply suggested that the Slim Reaper was a better play than Barkley.
Both in their prime…. KD is the better player
Both in their prime…. KD is the better player
— HEIR (@Heir_Company) July 31, 2023
Knowing that his father also has a beef with Sir Charles, Jeffrey’s comment might not have surprised many.
As seen, Jeffrey has commented on his company’s -HEIR Inc – Twitter account. “Heir”, an obvious play on Jordan Brand, is a venture that Jeffrey began a few years ago. Jordan’s eldest son aims to build a consumer-facing community platform for athletes to connect with fans — as well as other lines of business.
Chuck has also had a beef with Michael Jordan
Part of the reason why Charles Barkley is highly-adored as an analyst is due to his frankness. A candid personality, the former NBA Forward never shies away from saying things, as controversial as they may be, without thinking twice. However, this has also had a negative effect, impacting his friendship with Michael Jordan.
Barkley was great friends with MJ. The two would spend hours drinking beers and playing golf together. But, in 2010, when MJ became the majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, Barkley criticized the way his friend ran the franchise. Not appreciating the way Chuck spoke about his style of business, there was a huge friction between the two. Since then, the megastars have broken their friendship.
