Charles Barkley Reveals Shocking Choice for the Only NBA Player Who Surpasses Him in Career Greatness
"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."
– Charles Barkley on Michael Jordan pic.twitter.com/VLIlkr8lG8
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) July 11, 2025
Before the 1992–93 season even tipped off, Barkley had his sights set on meeting the Chicago Bulls in the Finals.
After landing in Phoenix, he carried a massive chip on his shoulder, convinced he was the best player in the league.
Chuck Daly had disagreed, pointing to Jordan as the top dog. Barkley made it personal. When June rolled around, just as he’d envisioned, it was Phoenix versus Chicago for the title.
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