Gay in the NBA

Marc Jimenez · February 11th, 2007, 02:19 PM

While trying to raise some interest for his upcoming book, former NBA
player John Amaechi announced Wednesday that he was gay. Under normal
circumstances, having a relatively unknown player (Cleveland, Orlando
and Utah), who lasted just five seasons in the NBA, reveal that he is
homosexual...
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Rusty27 · February 11th, 2007, 02:39 PM

Making a wrong a right as in race relations is one thing.Making an immoral lifestyle acceptable ie. homosexuality is quite another.

apguli · February 11th, 2007, 06:53 PM

The comments of the NBA players in the article show how immature these "men" are and why athletes don't come out to their teammates. Some NBA players set such low standards for their own behavior, the old Jailblazers and current Pacers teams come to mind, and consistently fail to achieve them! Many of the men in pro sports have been coddled and told they were special at a young age, they didn't have to follow all the rules, and grow up without the real world experience to understand the difficulties people face overcoming prejudice and close-mindedness. Good for John Amaechi, even if he is trying to sell a few extra books.

Rusty27 · February 11th, 2007, 07:03 PM

I don't see how wanting a gay guy in your locker room is a sign of maturity.
Why would one have to lower his moral standards to become mature?

BaldBil · February 12th, 2007, 09:00 AM

Welcome to the rant apguli! Gay, smay who freaking cares. I certainly don't. The book is "coming out" to make money so I find Amaechi's reasons for "coming out" more a a moral issue than his being a homosexual.

February 11th, 2007, 02:19 PM	#1
Marc Jimenez Join Date: 11-12-2006 Location: New York City Posts: 27	Gay in the NBA While trying to raise some interest for his upcoming book, former NBA player John Amaechi announced Wednesday that he was gay. Under normal circumstances, having a relatively unknown player (Cleveland, Orlando and Utah), who lasted just five seasons in the NBA, reveal that he is homosexual... Full Article

February 11th, 2007, 06:53 PM	#3
apguli Join Date: 08-09-2005 Posts: 1	NBA quotes tell a lot about these so called men! The comments of the NBA players in the article show how immature these "men" are and why athletes don't come out to their teammates. Some NBA players set such low standards for their own behavior, the old Jailblazers and current Pacers teams come to mind, and consistently fail to achieve them! Many of the men in pro sports have been coddled and told they were special at a young age, they didn't have to follow all the rules, and grow up without the real world experience to understand the difficulties people face overcoming prejudice and close-mindedness. Good for John Amaechi, even if he is trying to sell a few extra books.

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February 11th, 2007, 02:39 PM	#2
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 24,264	Making a wrong a right as in race relations is one thing.Making an immoral lifestyle acceptable ie. homosexuality is quite another.

February 11th, 2007, 07:03 PM	#4
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 24,264	I don't see how wanting a gay guy in your locker room is a sign of maturity. Why would one have to lower his moral standards to become mature?

February 12th, 2007, 09:00 AM	#5
BaldBil Join Date: 06-15-2006 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 4,785	Welcome to the rant apguli! Gay, smay who freaking cares. I certainly don't. The book is "coming out" to make money so I find Amaechi's reasons for "coming out" more a a moral issue than his being a homosexual.

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