Charles Barkley Praised Following Comments About ‘Homophobic’ People

MEGA Former NBA player Charles Barkley is receiving praise from social media users after honoring the late Jason Collins , the first openly gay big four athlete. Collins died at the age of 47 following an intense battle with brain cancer. On an episode of “Inside the NBA,” Charles Barkley, along with fellow basketball legends, honored Collins for living authentically despite living in a “homophobic” world.

Charles Barkley Praises The Late Jason Collins, The First Openly Gay NBA Player Barkley paid his respects to Collins on a recent episode of the ESPN broadcast, saying he thought it was “amazing” when the NBA player came out in 2013. “To put himself under the microscope and the scrutiny. He was a shining example, ‘Do you, man.

’ Anybody out there struggling with their sexuality, do you,” Barkley said. According to several outlets, including ESPN , Collins passed away earlier this week after battling Stage 4 glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. Collins, who was drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2001 and later played for teams such as the Nets and Grizzlies, made headlines when he told Sports Illustrated , “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center.

I’m black. And I’m gay. ” Charles Barkley Says The World Is Still ‘Homophobic’ Following Collins’ Death MEGA Speaking with his panel of co-hosts, including Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal, Barkley said there are other professional athletes in major sports leagues who are gay.