Michael Jordan’s (now-seemingly dissolved) friendship with Scottie Pippen is relatively well-known to sports fans. However, some may not be aware of the fact that His Airness was particularly close with another NBA great. He and Charles Barkley were very good friends, once upon a time. They forged an eclectic bond early in their careers, which resulted in some fairly humorous interactions between them during interviews. However, they eventually became estranged, and some have questioned whether the two might make amends. Barkley fielded a query on that topic and dropped a four-word response.
Those who watch the 60-year-old sportscaster – who inked a massive deal with Inside the NBA in 2022 – know that he’s one of the most outspoken pundits on TV. He has no qualms about sharing his thoughts on a given subject, even those pertaining to his personal life. The former Phoenix Sun appeared on an episode of 60 Minutes, during which he talked about various aspects of his career. Interviewer Jon Wertheim also asked him about his friendship with MJ, specifically posing the question of whether they’ll reconcile. The Alabama native bluntly responded with the following four words:
