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.