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Charles Barkley Makes Feelings Clear About Bulls Legend Michael Jordan
Unknown date 1995; Portland, OR, USA: FILE PHOTO; Phoenix Suns forward Charles Barkley (34) reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers at Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images Imagn Images

Charles Barkley Makes Feelings Clear About Bulls Legend Michael Jordan

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated Jul 16, 2025 7:45 PM ET

Charles Barkley is one of the best 30 players in NBA history.

That said, during his only trip to the NBA Finals he had to go up against Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

Barkley and the Phoenix Suns lost to the Bulls in six games.

In a recent interview with Dan Patrick, Barkley spoke honestly about Jordan.

Barkley: "I did not think Michael Jordan was better than me until he beat me in the Finals... I thought Michael Jordan was a better player than me. That's the only player I ever played against I thought was better than me."


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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