We need Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas and Charles Barkley more than ever

NBA superstars Michael Jordan (left) and Charles Barkley during the filming of a Nike shoe commercial at the Arizona Biltmore on Nov. 22, 1993. (Photo: Rob Schumacher, AZR-D)

Competitive. Driven. Brilliant. Relentless. Fundamental. Strong-willed. Unstoppable. Undeniable. Indisputable. Influential. Iconic. Proud. Tough.

Wait.

Are we talking about Michael Jordan? Or Isiah Thomas? Or Charles Barkley?

The answer, obviously, is all of them. That’s why it’s so painful to see their old feuds play out in public as we discuss “The Last Dance,” ESPN’s 10-part documentary series that’s turned back the clock 30 years to the glory days when the NBA became a global force. We all need to stop giving energy to…