Jason Collins (Wizards) first active, major-sport athlete to come out

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Apr 29, 2013 11:27 AM
Just came here to post this. About time. Hope others will follow in his footsteps so a few years from now no one will GAF.
Apr 29, 2013 11:27am
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Apr 29, 2013 11:27 AM


To Jason Collins
Apr 29, 2013 11:27am
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Apr 29, 2013 11:31 AM
Commander of Awesome;1435581 wrote:Hope others will follow in his footsteps so a few years from now no one will GAF.
Agreed. I look forward to the day that this isn't news.
Apr 29, 2013 11:31am
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Apr 29, 2013 11:32 AM
You know it was a matter of time.

Robbie Rogers (soccer) came out a few months ago. There are gay athletes out there, its a shame they feel the need to keep it inside.

Kudos to Jason. Being first is never easy.
Apr 29, 2013 11:32am
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Apr 29, 2013 11:54 AM
article said he's a free agent. And he's in his 12th year... is he really active? Is he going to play next year? If not, is he technically the 1st?
Apr 29, 2013 11:54am
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Apr 29, 2013 12:06 PM
Commander of Awesome;1435581 wrote:Just came here to post this. About time. Hope others will follow in his footsteps so a few years from now no one will GAF.

Exactly my thoughts
Apr 29, 2013 12:06pm
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Apr 29, 2013 12:10 PM
I'm with CoA on this. I'm glad he did this and I hope others follow his lead. This really shouldn't be a major issue. I knew a few openly gay athletes in college and it didn't cause any problems on those teams.

The whole "gay" issue is something that's just going to become more acceptable over time as those who are 30 or younger continue to grow older as most people below that age have known quite a few openly gay people and see them as normal individuals just like any other person.
Apr 29, 2013 12:10pm
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Apr 29, 2013 12:28 PM
Good thing hes gay, if not...no one would know who the hell Jason Collins was.
Apr 29, 2013 12:28pm
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Apr 29, 2013 12:30 PM
his reward will be not getting signed for next season
Apr 29, 2013 12:30pm
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Apr 29, 2013 12:40 PM
Commander of Awesome;1435581 wrote:Just came here to post this. About time. Hope others will follow in his footsteps so a few years from now no one will GAF.
justincredible;1435584 wrote:Agreed. I look forward to the day that this isn't news.
These. Kudos to Jason Collins and all the others that will follow :thumbup:
Apr 29, 2013 12:40pm
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Apr 29, 2013 12:44 PM
Gblock;1435604 wrote:his reward will be not getting signed for next season
I'm naturally a huge skeptic and questioned whether there was an ulterior motive in him coming out. I did not know who he was, his numbers indicate he sees limited time, he's getting older. Is he coming out to somehow influence his future employment (or lack there of) situation. "I was in the league, I came out as a free agent and now no one will give me a contract."

I didn't want to say anything in my original post as there is nothing to suggest this other than circumstantial evidence, and I think the focus should be on the acceptance of gay individuals. But that thought immediately crept in my mind, it's just my nature to be skeptical.
Apr 29, 2013 12:44pm
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Apr 29, 2013 1:11 PM
He's probably going to go to hell.
Apr 29, 2013 1:11pm
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Apr 29, 2013 1:29 PM
Apparently Mike Wallace (LOLPhins) just tweeted this:

[LEFT]"All these beautiful women in the world and guys wanna mess with other guys"[/LEFT]
Apr 29, 2013 1:29pm
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Apr 29, 2013 1:36 PM
ernest_t_bass;1435621 wrote:Apparently Mike Wallace (LOLPhins) just tweeted this:

[LEFT]"All these beautiful women in the world and guys wanna mess with other guys"[/LEFT]
And then promptly: "Never said anything was right or wrong I just said I don't understand!! Deeply sorry for anyone that I offended"
Apr 29, 2013 1:36pm
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ernest_t_bass;1435621 wrote:Apparently Mike Wallace (LOLPhins) just tweeted this:

[LEFT]"All these beautiful women in the world and guys wanna mess with other guys"[/LEFT]
Typical Steeler scumbag. Glad Cleveland didn't sign him, and can't wait for Haden to hopefully pwn him opening game.
Apr 29, 2013 1:40pm
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Apr 29, 2013 1:52 PM
Fly4Fun;1435613 wrote:I'm naturally a huge skeptic and questioned whether there was an ulterior motive in him coming out. I did not know who he was, his numbers indicate he sees limited time, he's getting older. Is he coming out to somehow influence his future employment (or lack there of) situation. "I was in the league, I came out as a free agent and now no one will give me a contract."

I didn't want to say anything in my original post as there is nothing to suggest this other than circumstantial evidence, and I think the focus should be on the acceptance of gay individuals. But that thought immediately crept in my mind, it's just my nature to be skeptical.
It definitely crossed my mind as well.

It would mean a lot more if it were an active/relevant player.
Apr 29, 2013 1:52pm
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Apr 29, 2013 1:58 PM
Pick6;1435631 wrote:It definitely crossed my mind as well.

It would mean a lot more if it were an active/relevant player.
To whom?
Apr 29, 2013 1:58pm
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Apr 29, 2013 1:59 PM
Commander of Awesome;1435625 wrote:Typical Steeler scumbag. Glad Cleveland didn't sign him, and can't wait for Haden to hopefully pwn him opening game.
Even though he is under contract to another team when he made these comments? lol
Apr 29, 2013 1:59pm
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Apr 29, 2013 2:01 PM
Heretic;1435633 wrote:Even though he is under contract to another team when he made these comments? lol
Drafted by them. Guilty by association. Wonder if him and Mendenhall are friends.
Apr 29, 2013 2:01pm
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Apr 29, 2013 2:05 PM
Commander of Awesome;1435635 wrote:Drafted by them. Guilty by association. Wonder if him and Mendenhall are friends.
lol
Apr 29, 2013 2:05pm
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Apr 29, 2013 2:06 PM
Fab4Runner;1435632 wrote:To whom?
Me, everybody. Its still meaningful, Im just saying I dont think it is near as big as it could be.
Apr 29, 2013 2:06pm
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Apr 29, 2013 2:11 PM
Yeah, let's see someone in the prime of their career come out.
Apr 29, 2013 2:11pm
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Apr 29, 2013 2:22 PM
tk421;1435640 wrote:Yeah, let's see someone in the prime of their career come out.
I have a feeling you won't have to wait long.
Apr 29, 2013 2:22pm
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Apr 29, 2013 2:24 PM
tk421;1435640 wrote:Yeah, let's see someone in the prime of their career come out.
LeBron's next big televised decision:

"I'm taking my talents... to play for the other team."
Apr 29, 2013 2:24pm