Let's just say the comment didn't sit well with folks on Twitter — at all.
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Whether he intended it or not, Garofalo's tweet was interpreted as a racial slight.
According to a 2013 study of NBA rosters, 81% of NBA players are black.
Garofalo missed the mark again when he responded to a Twitter user who pointed out that politicians aren't exactly innocent.
The whole thing just sort of feels like a trainwreck.
MONDAY UPDATE: And here comes the apology.
“In the last 24 hours, I’ve had the opportunity to re-learn one of life’s lessons: whenever any of us are offering opinions, it is best to refer to people as individuals as opposed to groups. Last night, I publicly commented on the NBA and I sincerely apologize to those who I unfairly categorized. The NBA has many examples of players and owners who are role models for our communities and for our country. Those individuals did not deserve that criticism and I apologize. In addition, it’s been brought to my attention that I was mistaken and the NBA policy on drug enforcement is stronger than I previously believed. Again, I offer my sincere apologies for my comments,” stated Rep. Garofalo.
