In 1993, Barkley reached the peak of himself, the pinnacle in all aspects.
The Barcelona Olympics was not just a showcase for Barkley to earn honor for America, it was also a turning point for his transformation.
Unlike Olajuwon's silent outburst, Barkley found the path to further advancement amidst the chaos.
In the Dream Team, he teamed up with the best players in the League, and he understood how to be a leader, how to become stronger.
After returning to America, he underwent specialized training, and his body became more robust and strong than before.
His weight reached 260 pounds, the standard weight of a heavy center, yet Barkley was only of guard height.
Barkley was even heavier than this before. During the 1984 Olympic training camp, he weighed in at 284 pounds.
But that was the weight he gained from binge eating, and most of it was fat, which accumulated around his buttocks, making him look like a fat sheep.
