the nba has been a place historically where we do discuss these hard issues and we do discuss these type of things that society shies away from. i look at this case and i look at this situation, and i'm excited to have this debate that we can at least bring to the public forum but now we can discuss things that are said privately in a public situation. >> i have to say is it very interesting to me to sit here and this is really a part of history, to be a witness to this up front, speaking with all these prominent african-americans and people about this particular issue. and i would like to feel -- i kind of feel that way but i hope it's lasting that this is a moment that will make a difference. i started feeling that when i spoke with charles barkley the other night. he has also reacted again. let's take a listen. >> if somebody want to be