Barkley returned to Phoenix, where he could catch his breath at home.
On the plane, Barkley opened the gift from Gan Guoyang, the weighty box.
Inside was a golden glowing pizza, indeed made of gold.
It's slightly smaller than a normal pizza and is set on a stand that can be propped up.
The pizza is primarily gold, while adorned with ham, mushrooms, and vegetables made of rubies, diamonds, and emeralds.
Barkley was fond of this golden pizza, and his gloom from consecutive losses slightly alleviated.
Unlike most professional athletes, Barkley never hides his love for junk food.
Burgers, fried chicken, cola, pizza, donuts—these are his favorites.
And he never agrees with the notion that these foods are junk food.
He says, "These foods have bread, cheese, vegetables, and meat. If cooked separately and served on different plates, people would call it a nutritious dinner. Why does combining them into a delicious food make it junk? I believe it's a conspiracy."
