He has spoken positively about conservatives in the past. But that’s not even my point.
I agree that looking up to anyone for their opinion on stuff outside their realm of expertise is a bad plan. Charles could certainly speak about basketball—and I like him for that. What he thinks about politics carries no more weight than they kid bagging groceries at the local grocery store.
Reporters who write this stuff do so to get a reaction. Clearly that has worked. Often times the “news” is derived from a very small slice of the original comments.
Charles just set up a foundation to pay for kids’ college. Actions like that say more about the man than some silly throwaway comment.
I used to work in basketball circles. I’ve met the man several times. He was always nice and approachable. He respected the work I was doing and did what he could to make sure I got my stuff done. Not all of them (Basketball stars)are like that.
I think as a culture we need to stop trying to glean character from a throwaway sentence at a party.
Of course, and referring to them as reporters is generous.