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This piece is primarily motivated by a list of currently out LGBT players in the NBA:
It’s quite a list. It’s why the Suns’ Ryan Resch - their vice president of basketball strategy and evaluation, in case you didn’t know - made headlines when he came out this June. I’ll admit that I rolled my eyes a bit. But in a sport where literally zero of the ~450 players are out, it was newsworthy. It also spurred the following, admittedly belated reflection the state of LGBT representation in men’s basketball, with a spotlight on the Bucks’ Pride Night.
Let’s start by placing the issue of LGBT representation in context. The NBA is one of several professional men’s sports leagues in the United States. The US has been increasingly accepting of LGBT folks, although the trajectory has been rockier for transgender individuals. However, acceptance is far from 100%, with recent evidence including Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill (and a variety of copycats around the country) and three-quarters of the Republican members of the House voting against a bill codifying gay marriage into law. Unfortunately, there remains plenty of justification for not wanting to be out in the US; accuse should not descend
Jason Collins:
That was the last nail in the coffin of, I’m doing this, I’m adding my voice to all the other athletes who are speaking up on behalf of the Gay community. But there were those family members that I had who said, Jason, do you need to come out publicly? Can you just live your life but know that we know we love you, but you don’t necessarily need to talk about it? And I said to them, that’s not who you raised me to be.
Jay Ruderman:
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I say put mental health first because if you don’t…
Montage:
This generation of America has already had enough.
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I stand before you, not as an expert, but as a concerned citizen.
Jay Ruderman:
Jason Collins spent 13 years playing in the NBA. During his career on the court, he earned a reputation for being a team player who knew when to step out of the spotlight for the good of his team. But that reputation came at a price.
Jason Collins:
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First Openly Gay NBA Player Marries His Partner
Jason Collins, the first openly same-sex attracted NBA player has married his long term loved one Brunson Green.
The two wed in a beautiful ceremony with close friends and family and some fabulous entertainment in Austin, Texas.
Jason Collins and Brunson Emerald tie the knot
American professional NBA player Jason Collins made history in 2013 when he publicly came out as gay.
Following the conclusion of the 2012 – 2013 season he made the public announcement in an interview.
When he went on to participate again in 2014 he became “the first publicly gay athlete to perform in any of four major North American pro sports leagues.” before retiring from the sport later that year.
He received widespread praise and support when he came out, with many high profile basketball players speaking up to endorse him.
At the time when he came out in an interview Sports IllustratedJason Collins stated his intention to keep his confidential life personal, but did state that he was single at the time.
Later in 2014 Collins began dating Brunson Green, a film producer, the pair have been together ever since.
Brunson is known for his work o
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