Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were fierce competitors when they faced off against each other in various NBA games during the ‘90s. However, the two also developed a close friendship, which resulted in some very funny, off-court moments. That bond endured for some time, though the two basketball hall of famers eventually had a falling-out. Barkley and Jordan remain estranged to this day, but it seems there’s at least one person who seems keen on reuniting the pair – and it’s a sports analyst.
Not too many sports journalists are as respected as Michael Wilbon is, and there’s a good reason for that. For about 40 years now, Wilbon has been a trusted source for news and has been highly regarded for his cerebral takes on sports-related topics. Wilbon also keeps a cool head when discussing basketball and more. So, when he appeared on the Pablo Torres Finds Out podcast (via X), the titular host expressed a sense of surprise that Wilbon had yet to help the two Dream Team members mend fences. Wilbon then provided a response:
