Charles Barkley Reflects on Being Humbled by Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals: “He Was Better Than Me”

Charles Barkley, fresh off his MVP season, entered the 1993 NBA Finals believing he was superior to Michael Jordan. Despite his confidence and preseason prediction of a Suns-Bulls showdown, the series proved to be a humbling experience. Barkley ultimately conceded that Jordan was the better player, marking the only time he felt second to someone on the court.

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