Charles Barkley updates on relationship with Michael Jordan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Charles Barkley discussed the state of his relationship with Michael Jordan during a recent episode of Pardon My Take. After nearly 15 years of silence stemming from Barkley’s criticism of Jordan's management of the Charlotte Bobcats, the two have reconciled. Barkley revealed that they have both acknowledged their past stubbornness and expressed a desire to reconnect. They are planning to play golf together once Jordan returns from traveling. Barkley noted he misses their friendship and is looking forward to the reunion, stating his confidence in competing with Jordan on the golf course again.
- •Barkley and Jordan did not speak for nearly 15 years.
- •Barkley criticized Jordan's management of the Charlotte Bobcats in 2012.
- •They plan to reconnect over a golf game after basketball season.
- •Barkley expressed confidence in his golf game without the previous struggles.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley provides an update on his feud with Michael Jordan
"Former NBA stars Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley did not speak for nearly 15 years. Here's an update on how things are going.
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