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

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News (2 / 1) 14.05.2026 18:59 / Torben

Panel reaction

Kenny Smith offered a heartfelt tribute to Collins, highlighting how the guard’s openness years ago helped change perceptions. Ernie Johnson echoed that Collins urged people to stop living in the shadows and to be their true selves.

Barkley’s consistent stance

This isn’t the first time Barkley has defended LGBTQ+ people publicly; he previously told a crowd he supports gay and trans individuals and pushed back against critics, a position he reiterated during the broadcast.