Sacramento Kings point guard Rajon Rondo said his actions toward referee Bill Kennedy were out of frustration and emotion only. Rondo was suspended one game by the NBA for using a “derogatory and offensive term” toward Kennedy after he was ejected from a game on Dec. 3. Kennedy revealed he is gay on Monday.
Rajon Rondo says actions toward referee Bill Kennedy ‘do not reflect my feelings toward the LGBT community’
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My actions during the game were out of frustration and emotion, period!
— Rajon Rondo (@RajonRondo) December 14, 2015 They absolutely do not reflect my feelings toward the LGBT community. I did not mean to offend or disrespect anyone.
— Rajon Rondo (@RajonRondo) December 14, 2015 According to a report from Yahoo! Sports, Rondo used the word “f*****” while yelling at Kennedy. Rondo denied he used any derogatory terms to the NBA. His statement on Twitter did not include an apology to Kennedy or anyone, instead only saying his actions were out of frustration and emotion and were not intended to offend or disrespect anyone.
Previously, Kings GM Vlade Divac said Rondo feels bad about the situation. Divac said he would personally reach out to Kennedy. It’s unclear whether Rondo will do the same or issue an apology.
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