The small firestorm that has brewed over Kobe Bryant calling a referee a "f**king F****t" during a televised Lakers/Spurs game has reached a conclusion. The star issued a statement apologizing for using the derogatory language and the NBA has fined him $100,000.
"Kobe Bryant's comment during last night’s game was offensive and inexcusable," NBA Commissioner David Stern said via statement. "While I'm fully aware that basketball is an emotional game, such a distasteful term should never be tolerated. Accordingly, I have fined Kobe $100,000. Kobe and everyone associated with the NBA know that insensitive or derogatory comments are not acceptable and have no place in our game or society."
Kobe's statement read:
"What I said last night should not be taken literally. My actions were out of frustration during the heat of the game, period. The words expressed do NOT reflect my feelings towards the gay and lesbian communities and were NOT meant to offend anyone.”
"What I said last night should not be taken literally. My actions were out of frustration during the heat of the game, period. The words expressed do NOT reflect my feelings towards the gay and lesbian communities and were NOT meant to offend anyone.”
Several gay rights organizations blasted Bryant for the slur.
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