Chapter 545 Those Who Scold Me Are No Longer My Brothers_3

If Barkley had stopped there, it would merely have been a critique that those around Jordan weren't doing their job, subtly hinting that Jordan was too dominant and that his subordinates were afraid to make suggestions. But what came next was enough to completely shatter Jordan's pride, and even end the friendship of several decades.

"I love Michael, but he did a poor job," Barkley said. "Even though he's one of my best friends, I can't sit here and tell you he did well. Clearly, he did not."

During the show, Barkley received a call from Jordan.

Jordan cursed him over and over, using all kinds of language that insulted his dignity, and then hung up the phone angrily.

That was the last time Barkley spoke with Jordan. Because of a TV show, a "truthful" opinion, Jordan pushed away Barkley, who was once like a brother to him.

Barkley didn't know the consequences of that incident at the time, but even if he had, he wouldn't have regretted it.