Charles Barkley vows to fast until Lakers win a game
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).
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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