Charles Barkley only cried twice during his career and one was because of Michael Jordan

Charles Barkley is the last person you'd expect to cry on the court.

However, the NBA legend has been overwhelmed by his emotions just a handful of times in his career and some of his tears were once sparked by long-time rival Michael Jordan.

Despite Barkley being one of the best players in the NBA for a period in the 80s and 90s, it took him eight years to reach the NBA finals.

However, when he finally reached basketball's biggest stage, he was left depressed and filled with tears as he lost to Jordan's Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls won the 1993 Finals 4-2 when John Paxson drilled a stunning last-second 3-pointer on the Phoenix Suns' home court.

It took Barkley a while to get over the heartbreaking loss.

"I think this guy might be better than me," Barkley  telling his daughter.

"I never said that about another basketball player in my life, ever. But I remember being so depressed."

Jordan used Barkley's MVP award for personal motivation.

"I didn't get the MVP that year," Jordan said. "They gave it to Charles Barkley. "With that said, 'OK, fine. You can have that. I'm gonna get this.

Jordan averaged 51 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists in those finals while Barkley impressed, averaging 27.3 points, 13 rebounds and 5.5 assists.

That would be Barkley's only NBA Finals appearance, so the heartbreak that caused tears were justified in the end as he would never go on to win a championship in his career.