Kobe dropped the homophobic slur after referee Bennie Adams gave him a technical foul on Tuesday night in the third quarter against San Antonio Spurs. Kobe Bryant issued this apology through the Lakers:

“What I said last night should not be taken literally. My actions were out of frustration during the heat of the game, period.  The words expressed do NOT reflect my feelings towards the gay and lesbian communities and were NOT meant to offend anyone.”