I never watched the Gayle/Lisa interview but I didn't think Gayle was totally wrong.

That trial was a HUGE story. It was mid fucking season. After winning multiple rings. Player in his prime caught up in that dumb shit. And his lawyers dragged the accuser through the MUD.

People also forget he called that ref a homophobic slur. Yes he apologized and learned but Kobe was....problematic for sure. His post-retirement career rehabbed his image a LOT