Rajon Rondo released a statement about his derogatory remarks towards referee Bill Kennedy.

Kennedy came out as gay several days after Rondo made several anti-gay remarks to him during a recent game.

“Yesterday, I said that my words toward Bill Kennedy were unacceptable and did not reflect my feelings toward the LGBT community," said Rondo in a statement. "Some have interpreted my comments as a non-apology. I want to be clear, from the bottom of my heart that I am truly sorry for what I said to Bill. There is no place on or off the court for language that disrespects anyone's sexual orientation. That is not who I am or what I believe and I will strive every day to be a better person.”