💪Charles Barkley had to lose weight before the NBA draft, going from 284 to 272 pounds.
🍕Barkley's college days were filled with pizza orders due to late practices.
💰The Sixers initially offered Barkley a minimum $75,000 contract, but it was eventually increased.
🏀Moses Malone played a significant role in Barkley's career, helping him lose weight and improve his game.
⚖️Barkley settled on 250 pounds as his ideal playing weight, which he maintained throughout his career.
What was Barkley's weight journey before the NBA draft?
—Before the draft, Barkley had to lose weight and went from 284 to 272 pounds.
How often did Barkley order pizza during college?
—Barkley and his teammates ordered pizza frequently, sometimes up to three or four days a week, due to late practices.
What was Barkley's initial contract offer from the Sixers?
—The Sixers initially offered Barkley a one-year contract worth $75,000.
Who was the mentor who played a significant role in Barkley's career?
—Moses Malone mentored Barkley and helped him lose weight and improve his game.
What was Barkley's ideal playing weight?
—Barkley settled on 250 pounds as his ideal playing weight and maintained it throughout his career.
00:02Barkley weighed 284 pounds before the NBA draft.
00:17Late practices in college led to frequent pizza orders.
00:25The Sixers initially offered Barkley a $75,000 contract.
03:33Moses Malone played a crucial role in Barkley's career.
04:59Barkley settled on 250 pounds as his playing weight.
