Charles Barkley Praised Following Comments About ‘Homophobic’ People

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.

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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

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