NEW : In pregame conference call , Bryant apologizes to Human Rights Campaign president . Bryant used an expletive and an anti - gay remark about a woman . The NBA responded , ` ` Such a distasteful term will never be tolerated ''
NEW : In pregame phone call , Bryant apologizes to Human Rights Campaign president . Bryant used an expletive and an anti-gay slur about a referee . The NBA says , `` Such a distasteful term should never be tolerated ''