'I give homeless people money, and he smacks my hand' - Charles Barkley on how insanely cheap Michael Jordan is

Despite his wealth status being unquestioned, those closest to Jordan insist he's surprisingly tight-fisted when it comes to spending.

"There's nobody cheaper than Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan," Barkley said. "Oh yeah, you know I always give homeless people money, and he smacked my hands. He says, 'If they can ask you for spare change, they can say, 'Welcome to McDonald's. Can I help you, please?"

Two different spending habits

While Mike may guard his wallet like he once guarded opposing players, Barkley has a different philosophy. Chuck hasn't shied away from spending money, often for humorous or heartfelt reasons. Of course, the 1993 NBA MVP has faced criticism for his well-documented gambling habits, admitting to losing millions over the years.

"I love to gamble, I don't like to gamble…" Barkley revealed on the Club Shay Shay podcast. "I would go to Vegas, and I would win a million dollars. There have probably been seven times that I won a million dollars, but there's probably been 25 times I've lost a million."

However, Chuck is quick to note that his generosity often balances out his more questionable spending.

"I stopped one day and gave this guy like $100. He had a line that says, 'No lying here, folks; want money for alcohol.' And I thought the sign was so funny, I pulled over and gave him $100," he said.

Moments like this highlight Barkley's lighter side of his spending habits. He's as quick to make a charitable gesture as he is to place a high-stakes bet at a casino. Unlike Jordan, who channels his money into calculated investments, Charles' philosophy leans toward living in the moment—sometimes to a fault.