As Michael Jordan And Charles Barkley Remain Estranged, One Sports Analyst Is Still Trying To Bring Them Together

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Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were intense rivals during their NBA matches in the ’90s, yet they also built a strong friendship off the court that led to some hilarious incidents. Their friendship lasted for a while, but eventually, these basketball hall of famers had a disagreement. To this day, Barkley and Jordan have not reconciled; however, there’s one sports analyst who seems determined to bring them back together – and it’s an analyst who wants to see the pair reunited once more.

Few sports journalists enjoy the level of respect that Michael Wilbon has earned, and it’s well deserved. For nearly four decades, Wilbon has been known as a reliable source for news, highly respected for his thoughtful insights on various sports topics. His calm demeanor when discussing basketball and other sports makes him an even more trusted voice in the field. When he recently appeared on the Pablo Torres Finds Out podcast, the host expressed surprise that Wilbon had not yet helped two Dream Team members reconcile. In response, Wilbon shared his thoughts on the matter.

That has been my job, and that’s all I’ll say about it. That has been my job.

From the way Pablo Torres and his team discussed the “job,” it’s hard not to sense that Wilbon has been working on this for some time. Although I strive to stay updated with basketball news, if Wilbon was tasked with reuniting these two NBA legends a while back, I must have missed the memo. Nonetheless, I admire Wilbon’s dedication to making this reunion happen. Naturally, it might not be as simple as it sounds.

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Charles Barkley once expressed that his friendship with Michael Jordan ended after suggesting Jordan should surround himself with more honest individuals. Barkley felt Jordan needed people who wouldn’t sugarcoat things for him due to the luxuries they might receive. Despite this, Barkley stated he still held Jordan dear like a brother, but their personalities proved too strong for reconciliation. Asked about mending their friendship, Barkley replied, “He has my contact information.

In recent years, Sir Charles has repeatedly supported his ex-friend on various occasions. When Scottie Pippen criticized Michael Jordan following ESPN’s The Last Dance, Barkley reprimanded him for exploiting their friendship to sell his memoir, Unguarded. Regarding the same documentary series (which can be streamed with a Netflix subscription), Barkley emphasized that it highlighted Jordan and the Bulls’ determination in winning championships despite his defeat by them in the ’93 NBA Finals, which remains a “bitter memory” for him.

Lately, the co-host of Inside the NBA has expressed optimistic views about Michael Jordan joining NBC’s NBA broadcast this autumn. Furthermore, Barkley asserts that he and Jordan are not competitors in this context, as they both aim to support the sport of basketball. To put it simply, it seems Barkley harbors no grudges towards his old friend.

To rebuild their friendship, one of Jordan or Barkley needs to take the initiative and make a movie, but neither seems interested. Perhaps a level-headed individual like Michael Wilbon could bring them back together. It’s uncertain if they will reconcile, but it would be wonderful to witness.

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2025-07-20 02:37