NBA legend and broadcaster Charles Barkley slammed over fat jokes

CHARLES Barkley should have stuck to talking about the basketball. The NBA legend is now in strife after mocking the size of women in a particular city.

NBA great Charles Barkley chats with Tiger Woods.

CHARLES Barkley should have stuck to talking about the basketball.

The NBA legend is now in strife after poking fun at the size of San Antonio women.

During Tuesday night’s broadcast of Inside the NBA, Barkley mocked the city’s overweight women at length, saying: “Some big ol’ women down there ... that’s a gold mine for Weight Watchers.”

And he didn’t stop there.

“Victoria is definitely a secret [in San Antonio] ... they can’t wear no Victoria’s Secret down there,” Barkley added.

Two obesity organisations have hit out at Barkley, who himself is a spokesperson for Weight Watchers, calling on the 10-time All-Star to apologise.

“Making slurs about body size is just as offensive as making comments about body colour,” National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance spokesperson Peggy Howell told TMZ.

“One would think being a black man, he’d be more sensitive to having his physical body criticised. It’s totally out of line. He should absolutely apologise.”

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The President of the Obesity Action Coalition added: “As a former NBA player and sports entertainment figure, Mr. Barkley should encourage equality and respect among society and not look to shame or segment one population because of their size.

“Obesity is a serious medical condition and not a joking matter.”