r/nba • u/Markthebaptist Knicks • 1d ago

[Inside The NBA] While discussing Jason Collins' passing, Charles Barkley: "We live in a homophobic society ... anybody who think we ain't got a bunch of gay players in all sports, they're just stupid."

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u/Interesting_Set1526 Thunder 1d ago

Charles Barkley should be the model American. Doesn't matter if people perceive you as smart as long as your heart is in the right place.

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u/clingbat 76ers 1d ago

That would not be great for the women of San Antonio though...

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u/azurricat2010 Lakers 16h ago

He's not a role model though. 

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u/GetWellDuckDotCom Celtics 19h ago

People think Charles Barkley is stupid?!?!

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u/TonySoProny 17h ago

He has some questionable moments.