The Root

Charles Barkley: The Truth About Gay Athletes in the Pros

The comments came while the panel reflected on Collins becoming the first openly gay active NBA player in 2013 – a moment ...

Charles Barkley says 'homophobic society' stopping NFL and NBA stars coming out as gay

Charles Barkley argued that more athletes don't 'come out' because America is a 'homophobic society' while honoring late NBA ...
LGBTQ Nation

Charles Barkley mourns Jason Collins & celebrates his legacy: “I was proud of him for coming out”

Former pro basketball player and longtime LGBTQ+ ally Charles Barkley gave a touching tribute to Jason Collins, a gay former ...

Charles Barkley reveals why more gay athletes don’t come out

Charles Barkley shares his thoughts on why he believes gay professional athletes don't reveal their sexual identities.
Cinema Blend

Charles Barkley And Shaquille O'Neal Share Candid Thoughts Following Deaths Of Two NBA Players: 'I Hate The Way This Story Ended'

The NBA playoffs have a dark cloud hanging over them as the league mourns the loss of two impactful players from the league's past and present. Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke passed away, and ...

'Inside the NBA' crew pays tribute to Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke

Charles Barkley and the rest of the "Inside the NBA" crew paid tribute on May 13 to former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon ...
Yardbarker

'It’s a Terrible Loss': Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal Turn Emotional as They Mourn Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke

It only took a few hours for the NBA’s heart to be sunk twice. Former NBA star and revolutionary athlete Jason Collins and Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke passed away.