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Charles Barkley vows to fast until Lakers win a game

Charles Barkley attends an NBA All-Star Weekend event in New Orleans on Feb. 15.
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Former all-star and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley has fluctuated in weight throughout much of his post-NBA career. His waist size is often a topic for levity on the “Inside the NBA” broadcast.

On Thursday night, Barkley made an outlandish commitment.

“I’m not going to eat another meal until the Lakers win a game,” he said.

The Lakers have started the season 0-5 and face a difficult schedule through the remainder of November.

At a minimum, Barkley would go meal-less for almost three days, as the Lakers don’t play again until Sunday night at Staples Center against the Charlotte Hornets (1-3).

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After that, the Lakers hit the road, facing the Memphis Grizzlies (5-0) and then the New Orleans Pelicans (2-2). The Lakers are unlikely to be favored in either contest.

After returning home on Nov. 14, the Lakers are to face the San Antonio Spurs (2-2) and the Golden State Warriors (4-0).

It’s no wonder Barkley quickly reconsidered his vow to fast.

“Let me rethink that,” he said moments later.

As an analyst, Barkley isn’t afraid of saying something outrageous, but though a lengthy hunger strike could put his weight issue to rest, fasting until the Lakers win might be a significant hazard to his health.

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