🎥 Hey fam! I just came across this gem of a video that took me on a nostalgia trip back to the golden era of basketball. It’s Michael Jordan sharing a hilarious (and low-key respectful) story about Charles Barkley’s defense during the 90s. You know MJ — the GOAT — doesn’t dish out compliments unless they’re earned, and well… let’s just say Chuck’s attempt at a defensive stance had Michael cracking up mid-play 🏀😂.
The highlight? Jordan recalls a playoff game where he had already dropped 40+ points when Barkley decided to take on the challenge of guarding him. Chuck gets into a "by-the-book" defensive stance, and MJ just can’t help bursting into laughter, joking, “Who taught you how to play defense?” But here’s the kicker: MJ admits he *had to pass the ball*.
That’s the kind of competitor Barkley was — never backing down, even when the odds weren’t in his favor. The comments nailed it: “Sounds like Barkley did what he was supposed to do. 😂” and “Truffle Shuffled his way to the Hall of Fame.” Classic.
This clip is a must-watch if, like me, you miss the hard-nosed competitiveness and big personalities of the 90s NBA.
Charles and MJ? Forever legends. Let’s relive this golden era together. Don’t miss this one! Watch the Full Video to catch the full story. 🏀🔥
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User1.“And I had to pass it”. Sounds like Barkley did what he was supposed to do.
😂🤷🏾♂️
User2.Pure class to say "I had to pass it" yet we all know Michael's competitiveness.
User3.What a time, maybe I’m just middle aged, but the 90s was such an amazing time for basketball.
User4.Charles and Jordan are forever legends
User5.The perfect example of a back-handed compliment
User6.The 90's nba decade was golden. I watched it from the uk and the ampunt of ballers every team had was incredible.
So many individual characters. Miss this time.
User7.Maybe he couldn’t stop MJ but he Truffle Shuffled his way to the HOF. Chuck was a Monster! 6’5” and played like a stalwart 6”9” PF. Legend!
