NEW : `` The words expressed do not reflect my feelings towards the gay and lesbian communities and were not meant to offend anyone . '' 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 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 ''