Lamelo ball gay comment

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball apologized Sunday for the fine-inducing anti-gay comment he had made in a postgame interview one day earlier. Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball addressed the anti-gay comment he made during a live postgame interview that resulted in a $K fine from the NBA on Sunday, Nov. Sideline reporter Shannon Spake asked Ball about the team’s defensive strategy against Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo on the game’s final play, and Ball used an anti-gay slur while delivering.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was fined $, on Sunday for an "offensive and derogatory comment" he made during a postgame interview on Saturday night. “We loaded up,” Ball began before adding, “no homo.” Ball continued to speak, but it was those fateful two words that caught the ear of the NBA, which announced Ball would be penalized. Hornets coach Charles Lee on Sunday said Ball is "very apologetic" for making what the NBA called "an offensive and derogatory comment.

Sideline reporter Shannon Spake asked Ball about the team's defensive strategy against Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo on the game's final play, and Ball used an anti-gay term while giving his answer. The league penalized the year-old Ball on Sunday before the Hornets played in Cleveland.

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Lee opened his pregame media availability by addressing the situation and said he had spoken to Ball. From what I've seen since I've been around him, he loves everyone. He's a joy to have around the facility and it's not typically how he operates. He and I talked about the seriousness of the situation and how he needs to conduct himself going forward.

Ball was not made available to reporters before the game. Lee said he was confident Ball would keep his word. Ball had 26 points in the win over Milwaukee, including a pair of free throws with 7. Ball is averaging He was Rookie of the Year in and an All-Star the following season. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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