LaLa Vasquez Shares Her Thoughts On NBA Gay Slur Scandals

By Michael Lopez

In recent months there has been a disturbing trend happening during time-outs at high-profile basketball games. Top players like Kobe Bryant and Joakim Noah have been seen mouthing homophobic slurs, which has led to big fines and a major backlash from the gay community. NBA wife LaLa Vasquez recently chimed in too, criticizing athletes for their insensitivity.

"I don’t think it’s cool," Vasquez told Bossip. "I think that you can't do stuff like that. You've got to respect everyone and you definitely have to respect the gay community."

Thankfully Lala's hubby Carmelo Anthony hasn't been embroiled in any of the scandals, but Kobe and Joakim have felt quite a bit of heat. Back in March, Bryant was fined $100,000 for making derogatory remarks after a technical foul. Noah was ordered to pay $50,000 for screaming the words, "F**k you, f**got" to a fan.

Both players later apologized for their actions and the NBA organization was actually commended by GLAAD for its swift reaction to the incidents.

"The NBA sent an important message about how such slurs fuel a climate of intolerance and are unacceptable," GLAAD President Jarret Barrios said. "These anti-gay remarks, coming so soon after, demonstrate how much needs to be done."

What do you think about the increase of gay slurs on the court? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

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