This is wack.
'I think honestly, some people who think they’re gay, they’re confused. People can misconstrue closeness for love.'
LOVE, and SEXUAL ATTRACTION are two very different things. So yes, sure, a person can misconstrue closeness for love.
So what I get from his above comment is that he thinks some men, who form close relationships with other men, sometimes misconstrue this 'closeness' for 'love' (sexual desire??).

People can feel connected, they bond. I’m not saying all [gay people]. Some people have a desire to be with the same sex. But that’s them.

You know what, I give up trying to deconstruct this comment. Stevie may be a legend but he needs to learn how to articulate.