Michael Jordan is a serial competitor and winner.
The six-time NBA champion has plenty of stories, and Charles Barkley knows a few.
Arguably, Michael Jordan’s competitive boost was the biggest the NBA has seen. His record in the NBA Finals is a testament to that. Six finals and six triumphant years.
Not to mention that during the 1990s, when Jordan was an active player for the Chicago Bulls, no other franchise was successful in their quest to capture an NBA championship. In the years he retired, a few other stars succeeded in their ring aspirations.
It was his motivation, determination, and dedication to be the best that allowed him to reach the heights of greatness that he achieved. His drive to improve his opponents, regardless of whether he was good or bad, ultimately ended with the six-time NBA ‘MVP’ throwing his hat in the ‘Greatest’ conversation.
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Charles Barkley has shared a hysterical story of the moment Michael Jordan took it ‘personal’!
When a Puerto Rican point guard made a statement regarding ‘His Airness,’ the Chicago Bulls legend didn’t take it lightly!
The 1992 dream team, without a doubt, was one of the best sports rosters ever built. It gave viewers a glimpse of what a team made up of world-class players could produce each night.
Barkley, who has shared a host of instances with Jordan, has shared a hilarious incident involving the 59-year-old.
Speaking with Kentucky head coach John Calipari on ESPN’s “Coffee with Cal,” Barkley shared an amazing Jordan story. Michael Jordan had just played 36 rounds of golf when he imposed his need to mark the point guard from Puerto Rico, the first time that the ‘Dream team‘they played together.
Barkley stated-
“Michael wouldn’t let this little guy dribble. He is talking to him. You know that stupid exercise when you try to turn guys and you’re like, ‘Can’t you go, turn the other way?’ Michael had played 36 holes of golf and was talking to this guy the whole time.
‘Hey, never talk about me in public again! I’m Michael Jordan! Never talk about me!’”
It’s no secret that Michael Jordan’s success is due to persistence, perseverance and the desire to be the best. You better believe, if you’re going up against Jordan, you better have his number!
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