One grew up in Leeds, Alabama. The other grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. One was born February 20, 1963. The other was born February 17, 1963. One played college basketball at Auburn University. The other played and won a NCAA Championship while playing college basketball at the University of North Carolina. Both players were drafted in the top 5 of the 1984 NBA Draft. Each played for the original 'Dream Team' during the 1992 Olympics. I'm obviously speaking of Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan. Jordan Bulls would go on to defeat Barkley Suns 4-2 in the 1993 NBA Finals. Barkley won regular season MVP while Jordan won NBA Finals MVP. Charles never won a NBA title and only played deep into June once. Michael won 6 championships, 6 Finals MVPs and the rest as they say is history. Nevertheless both of these long time friends are also in the basketball Hall of Fame collectively and individually as well. Jordan arguably is known as the best player in NBA history. While Barkley is arguably considered one of the best power forwards in NBA history. Each former All Star enjoy turning 50 years old and playing golf while continuing their respective relationships with Nike.
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