PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Veteran Portland forward Rasheed Wallace has made an apology for his controversial remarks about the NBA.
Not included in that apology was Commissioner David Stern, who has labeled Wallace's controversial comments as "hateful and offensive."
Stern did not suspend or fine Wallace, who accused the NBA of exploiting black players, criticized the league for drafting players out of high school, and questioned Stern's $8 million annual salary in an interview with The Oregonian.
Prior to Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wallace issued an apology statement.
"I made a few comments that some people found objectionable," he said. "Like everyone, I have a right to express an opinion .. I regret using street language to express my opinion, because everyone has focused on these few comments when I said other things."
Wallace referred to young NBA players, specifically those who came into the league directly out of high school, "dumb-a-- n----."
He is making $17 million this season, the final year of a six-year, $80 million contract.
