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Jason Collins first openly same-sex attracted athlete playing in a major American team sport
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Amaechi first NBA player to discuss creature gay
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| By The Associated Press February 07, 2007 Former Knicks player John Amaechi is gay, and now the first NBA player to approach out publicly is ready to chat about it. Amaechi, a center who spent five seasons with four teams, is scheduled to appear on ESPN's Outside the Lines on Sunday, and his autobiography "Man in the Middle," will be released Feb. 14. "He is coming out of the closet as a same-sex attracted man," Amaechi's publicist Howard Bragman said Wednesday. NBA commissioner David Stern said a player's sexuality is not important. "We have a very diverse league. The question at the NBA is always 'have you got game?' That's it, end of inquiry," he said. Three years after his playing career ended, Amaechi has become the sixth professional male player from one of the four major American sports (NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL) to publicly debate his homosexuality. Former NFL running assist David Kopay came out BY: Zaniah Boykin Published 5 months ago The road to LGBTQIA+ visibility in sports has been a long and bumpy one, especially in professional basketball. For years, the NBA and other major leagues were gradual to embrace openly homosexual players, but things are changing. Today, more athletes are stepping up, living their truth, and making basketball a more inclusive space. The courage of these players is shifting the culture and inspiring future generations. Let’s seize a look at some of the most notable queer basketball players who have helped lead this evolution. 1. Jason Collins In 2013, Collins made history as the first openly same-sex attracted player in the NBA while playing for the Brooklyn Nets. At a time when few athletes in any sport had come out, Collins’ bravery was a game-changer for LGBTQIA+ visibility in professional sports. His courage paved the way for others, and since retiring, he has continued to advocate for equality. Collins remains among the most essential figures in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement within professional athletics. 2. Brittney Griner Brittney Griner is one of the most high-profile openly homosexual basketball players ever. Recognizable as a dominant gravity in the W 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: Hi, I’m Jay Ruderman and welcome to All About Change, a podcast showcasing individuals who leverage the hardships that have been thrown at them to better other people’s lives. Montage: I say put mental health first because if you don’t… Montage: This generation of America has already had enough. Montage: 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: I tried to be the excellent son, tried to be the p |