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Charles Barkley Under Fire For Response To 2003 Kobe Bryant Scandal
By Erika Marie
Charles Barkley commented on whether or not he believes the rape accusations against Kobe should be a topic of discussion.
Inside the NBA invaded Today recently when hosts Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal sat down to discuss their friend Kobe Bryant. The death of the basketball icon hasn't been removed from headlines since news broke on January 26 that Kobe, his daughter Gianna, and seven of their friends all perished in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif.
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The last two weeks have been filled with people remembering Kobe with kind words and condolences, but controversy kicks up dust whenever anyone mentions the 2003 scandal where the basketball star was accused of rape by a 19-year-old hotel employee. The case never went to trial because the woman refused to testify, but she did file a civil lawsuit that was settled privately. Bryant also had to issue a public apology where he stated he truly believed their sexual encounter was consensual, but he recognized that she didn't.
Recently, Gayle King caught international heat after a clip of her interview with Lisa Leslie went viral. King probed Leslie about her opinion on Kobe's accusations, causing many to drag her on social media. The Inside the NBA hosts were asked if they believed, as journalists, it was inappropriate for King to raise those questions so soon after his death. Kenny Smith spoke at length about Kobe's influence and how we're all "imperfect people," but it was Charles Barkley's remarks that stirred up controversy.
"Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players, ever, and he had a flaw that we all know about," Barkley said. “You have to tell the picture in totality. We’re not trying to make Kobe out to be no hero. We’re celebrating his basketball excellence. We understand what happened in Colorado. That’s fair, but two things can be true.”
People accused Barkley of betraying his friend to satisfy the media. Others wondered if Barkley would receive the same level of backlash as King. Watch the clip and check out a few reactions below.
By Erika Marie
Charles Barkley commented on whether or not he believes the rape accusations against Kobe should be a topic of discussion.
Inside the NBA invaded Today recently when hosts Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal sat down to discuss their friend Kobe Bryant. The death of the basketball icon hasn't been removed from headlines since news broke on January 26 that Kobe, his daughter Gianna, and seven of their friends all perished in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif.
Lisa Blumenfeld / Staff / Getty Images
The last two weeks have been filled with people remembering Kobe with kind words and condolences, but controversy kicks up dust whenever anyone mentions the 2003 scandal where the basketball star was accused of rape by a 19-year-old hotel employee. The case never went to trial because the woman refused to testify, but she did file a civil lawsuit that was settled privately. Bryant also had to issue a public apology where he stated he truly believed their sexual encounter was consensual, but he recognized that she didn't.
Recently, Gayle King caught international heat after a clip of her interview with Lisa Leslie went viral. King probed Leslie about her opinion on Kobe's accusations, causing many to drag her on social media. The Inside the NBA hosts were asked if they believed, as journalists, it was inappropriate for King to raise those questions so soon after his death. Kenny Smith spoke at length about Kobe's influence and how we're all "imperfect people," but it was Charles Barkley's remarks that stirred up controversy.
"Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players, ever, and he had a flaw that we all know about," Barkley said. “You have to tell the picture in totality. We’re not trying to make Kobe out to be no hero. We’re celebrating his basketball excellence. We understand what happened in Colorado. That’s fair, but two things can be true.”
People accused Barkley of betraying his friend to satisfy the media. Others wondered if Barkley would receive the same level of backlash as King. Watch the clip and check out a few reactions below.
Unfortunately, infidelity affects legacy.
The whole rape conversation was avoidable
The whole rape conversation was avoidable
That Coons day is coming...brah
Barkley and his generation are a bunch of white women chasing coons, yall shouldnt be shocked they wont defend Kobe against the smears and WS. Most of yall 90s era superstar idols are married to white women so they gone say stuff like this. They were propped up for their athletic ability but they live in another world from the rest of us.
Adam Silver Says NBA Has Renamed All-Star MVP Award After Kobe
The All-Star MVP award is now named after the late, great Kobe Bryant.
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Kobe gets an award named after him before you know who. 
Speaking of which anybody seen him this weekend? Maybe he shows up tonight before the game and gives a speech to the Chicago crowd about his "little brother".
Speaking of which anybody seen him this weekend? Maybe he shows up tonight before the game and gives a speech to the Chicago crowd about his "little brother".
Nice clip. His team joins him just after the 02:40 mark, and Kobe surprises them at 05:44 ...
I wonder what Barkley did to Willie D for his attacks to continue because it is personal for Willie D.both Bryant and Barkley were on the “post racial” tip so none of them could relate, and of one could it would be Barkley, growing up in Leeds, AL.
the numerology in all the Bryant tributes have been heavy, the next one on 2/24, so we will see how long this ritual plays out.
Kobe Bryant's Ex-Teammate Smush Parker Regrets Beef
Ex-Lakers star Smush Parker says he wishes he could have ended his years-long feud with Kobe Bryant before he passed.
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Smush Parker laments not squashing Kobe Bryant beef
A former Lakers teammate with whom Kobe Bryant had a war of words was hoping to make amends. Now Smush Parker, a Brooklyn native who played at Fordham and was Bryant’s teammate for two season…
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Smush Parker Admits He Regrets Not Reconciling With Kobe Bryant Before His Death
The former Lakers point guard weighed in on the death of the franchise icon.
Smush Parker gutted he can't settle Kobe Bryant feud and say sorry in person
'The greatest thing a man can do for another man is look in his face to say 'you know what, I was wrong and I'm sorry'.
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