Franklin Barbecue in Austin has been recognized as the best barbecue in the nation, creating slabs of brisket so delicious that waiting in line for hours has become part of the restaurant's experience.
A couple of weeks ago, that line included a 6-foot-10 Australian with a swollen right ankle.
Out of action with an injury, Aron Baynes drove to Austin after a rehab session to join about 250 other brisket buffs at Franklin. As he waited for two and a half hours, Baynes hobbled to the car every 30 minutes to ice and retreat his ankle.