Charles Barkley has expressed concerns regarding the impact of Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson on the coach’s legacy. In an interview with Tony Docpile, Hudson avoided questions about how they met, which stirred up quite a bit of criticism.
Barkley, who is 62, stated that it troubles him to see how this situation could overshadow Belichick’s storied career.
“Man, this is so annoying… right now, he’s the best coach ever, but we’re not talking about it now,” Barkley remarked. “That’s what really bothers me. He’s the best coach ever. We’re not talking about it anymore. I hate seeing it end like that.”
Robert Griffin III also chimed in after the CBS interview, mentioning that Belichick’s friendship with the North Carolina head coach dates back to before his impressive tenure, even when he was let go by the Cleveland Browns. Griffin noted he hasn’t yet reached out to Belichick directly, despite their long-standing friendship.
Belichick, who recently concluded his time with the Patriots, took over as head coach for North Carolina in December after Mac Brown’s departure.
The 73-year-old is famously known for winning eight Super Bowls—six as head coach of the Patriots and two as a defensive coordinator for the New York Giants.
