Barkley Tight Shirt
The photo was sent to Deadspin along with the message "Charles Barkley Swapping Shirts with a Bro." So at least we know Barkley didn't leave the house with this top on.
The heretofore overweight power forward has went drag last year for a Weight Watchers campaign and has been vocal about how African-Americans in particular need to watch their figure due to Diabetes. - See more at: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2013/04/charles-barkley-tight-shirt-photo-entertains-internet/#sthash.uRxCdL37.dpuf
Source: Charles Barkley Tight Shirt Photo Entertains Internet by Hilton Hater
Either that or Charles Barkley is a little too optimistic about his weight loss.
The NBA star has struggled with his weight since leaving the NBA and even filmed a few commercials for Weight Watchers.
Barkley told ESPN in 2011: “I played in NBA at about 250 pounds, and when I took my physical I was at 350 … So I had gained 100 pounds since I quit, and my doc said to me, ‘Let me break this to you: If you keep going this way, you’re going to die [young]. You’re going to have a stroke or you’re going to develop diabetes or you’re going to have a heart attack or hypertension. But A, B or C is going to happen.’ And I realized A, B and C were all bad. I also realized I don’t want to be an old person who was always sick or taking all kinds of pills.”
Source: Charles Barkley Wears A Tight Shirt, Internet Laughs By Dan Evon
Why Barkley is in the Basketball Hall of Fame, but not the fashion hall of fame. The photo's caption says he was "swapping shirts with a bro," causing fans and celebrity stylists to breathe a sigh of relief.
Sir Charles Barkley has long been known for having a good sense of humor and it's likely this photo falls right in line with that.
Barkley retired from basketball in 2000> When he retired, Barkley was the fourth player in NBA history to achieve 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists. Barkley's post-NBA career has taken several different turns. He's currently an NBA basketball analyst on TNT and he's a successful author, having written several books. Barkley has also hinted at the fact he may dip into politics in the future.
Source: Barkley tight shirt: Fans get a laugh out of Charles Barkley's fashion statement By: Shawna O'Reilly
