During an appearance on “SI Media with Jimmy Traina,” the NBA legend Charles Barkley said he’s long been frustrated with the characterization of his infamous feud with Michael Jordan.
“I lost my best friend because I criticized him. Guys can always say about me, ‘Charles, you might not like him, but he’s gonna be fair,’ because of the situation with Michael.
“I always said, ‘Wait a minute, I criticize other general managers. Just because the guy is my best friend, if I have a double standard, that’s not fair,’” Barkley said about the pair’s beef.
Sir Charles was then asked if he was tired of the same questions about the feud.
“Yes! A hundred percent. A hundred percent! Because you know what, Jimmy? They act like we Prince William and Prince Harry.
“Like I said, Michael got mad about something. I said we haven’t spoken and now two times a year I have to defend. … I’m like, ‘Yo, man, Michael’s doing great, Charles is doing great.’
“I wish him nothing but the best,” Barkley continued. “But, like, dude, we’re not like Prince Harry and Prince William. We’re not taking shots and by backdoor channels all the time, Michael’s doing great, and I’m doing great.”
