Perth Wildcats basketball player Corey Webster has apologized for making an "insensitive and harmful" comment about the rainbow pride flag on social media. Webster responded to a tweet asking about the first thing that comes to mind when seeing the flag, and he replied with "Mental illness." The comment was soon deleted, but a screenshot circulated online. The Wildcats and the NBL issued statements condemning Webster's comments, with the NBL expressing disappointment and emphasizing the importance of inclusion and diversity in the league. Webster has apologized and will take a break from social media to educate himself.

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