Charles Barkley is apologizing after being slammed on social media over some comments he made about the coronavirus vaccine last week.
The former professional basketball player said during an episode of “Inside the NBA” that he thought professional athletes should be among the first to receive the vaccine.
However, he’s now clarifying those comments, speaking to Ellen DeGeneres during her show Friday. Barkley shares, “I said something last week… whether I believe it or not it was a stupid thing to say. “We have no idea how, playing sports, is going to have an affect on you down the line if you get this virus.
If you’re going to try and play basketball I think they should get the shot. “But I made it seem like they were more important than