‘That’s Disingenuous.’ Charles Barkley Didn’t Mince Words When Talking About Ex-Friend Michael Jordan’s NBC Gig

Charles Barkley Rips NBC For Framing Michael Jordan As A “Special Contributor”

Source: Eakin Howard / Getty Where’s Jordan? That’s what Charles Barkley and NBA fans want to know. The onetime friends no longer speak, apparently, but what’s got under Barkley’s skin these days is that Jordan was advertised as part of the NBA on NBC lineup, but only excerpts of a single interview have dropped. “I was excited to have Michael because Michael Jordan is the reason we all make this money from the NBA,” Barkley said on Sirius XM NBA…

‘That’s Disingenuous.’ Charles Barkley Didn’t Mince Words When Talking About Ex-Friend Michael Jordan’s NBC Gig

As fans criticize Michael Jordan's role on NBA on NBC, Charles Barkley becomes the latest to share sharp thoughts on his role.

Charles Barkley Rips NBC For Framing Michael Jordan As A "Special Contributor"

Source: Eakin Howard / Getty Where’s Jordan? That’s what Charles Barkley and NBA fans want to know. The onetime friends no longer speak, apparently, but what’s got under Barkley’s skin these days is that Jordan was advertised as part of the NBA on NBC lineup, but only excerpts of a single interview have dropped. “I was excited to have Michael because Michael Jordan is the reason we all make this money from the NBA,” Barkley said on Sirius XM NBA…

Charles Barkley rips into NBA on NBC over Michael Jordan interview

The NBA made its return to NBC for the 2025-26 season, providing coverage for the league through analysts and former players. Some of the biggest news was the addition of Chicago Bulls and NBA legend Michael Jordan joining the crew. At first, it was unknown exactly what Jordan’s role would be. Several former players were added to the network to serve as analysts before, during and after games. But for Jordan, it was just special interview sessio…