Charles Barkley Calls Out a 'Homophobic Society' on Live TV After Jason Collins' Passing

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News (1 / 1) 14.05.2026 18:59 / Torben

When NBA Tip-Off hosts discussed the news about Jason Collins, Charles Barkley cut through the chatter with blunt criticism of the culture around sports and sexuality, prompting a heated on-air exchange. Read on to discover the full story!

On-air bluntness

Barkley declared that we live in a "homophobic society" and said anyone who insists there aren’t gay players across pro sports is wrong. His frank tone came amid panel reflections on Collins’ role as a trailblazer.