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Charles Barkley says former baseball player Vince Coleman helped him reconnect with Michael Jordan
TL;DR
Charles Barkley revealed that Vince Coleman helped him reconnect with Michael Jordan after years of estrangement. They plan to meet and play golf together soon.
Key points
- Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan had a long-standing rift.
- Vince Coleman played a key role in reconnecting them.
- They plan to play golf together soon.
- Barkley hadn't spoken to Jordan in about ten years.
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The Grove XXIII
“It’s interesting,” Barkley said. “I was just chillin’ at the house last week, and one of my good friends is Vince Coleman, the great baseball player. When we answer the phone, we (jokingly) say some unkind words to each other … he says, ‘Yo, I’m down here at The Grove. I’m sick of you and MJ’s BS. He’s right here. Y’all need to talk.’ And we had a conversation, but Vince Coleman’s the person who’s responsible. We (Barkley and Jordan) talked for a couple minutes. He said, ‘Man, let’s get together and play golf. And as soon as I get a break, we’re gonna fly down there and spend a couple days playing golf.’” The Grove XXIII is Jordan’s private golf course in Jupiter, Florida.
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Q&A
How did Vince Coleman help Charles Barkley reconnect with Michael Jordan?
Vince Coleman facilitated a conversation between Barkley and Jordan, encouraging them to talk after years of not communicating.
What are Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan planning to do together?
Barkley and Jordan plan to get together and play golf at Jordan's private golf course, The Grove XXIII, in Jupiter, Florida.
Why did Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan have a falling out?
Their estrangement stemmed from a disagreement over comments Barkley made regarding Jordan's ownership of the Charlotte Hornets.
When did Charles Barkley last speak to Michael Jordan before reconnecting?
Barkley mentioned that he had not spoken to Jordan for about ten years prior to their recent conversation.
