gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Apr 29, 2013 11:17am
In an editorial to appear in the May 6 Sports Illustrated: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/magazine/news/20130429/jason-collins-gay-nba-player/
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 29, 2013 11:27am
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.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 29, 2013 11:27am
To Jason Collins
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Apr 29, 2013 11:31am
Agreed. I look forward to the day that this isn't news.Commander of Awesome;1435581 wrote:Hope others will follow in his footsteps so a few years from now no one will GAF.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Apr 29, 2013 11:32am
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.
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.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Apr 29, 2013 11:54am
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?
ts1227
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Apr 29, 2013 12:06pm
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
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Apr 29, 2013 12:10pm
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.
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.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Apr 29, 2013 12:28pm
Good thing hes gay, if not...no one would know who the hell Jason Collins was.
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Gblock
Apr 29, 2013 12:30pm
his reward will be not getting signed for next season
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vball10set
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Apr 29, 2013 12:40pm
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.
These. Kudos to Jason Collins and all the others that will follow :thumbup:justincredible;1435584 wrote:Agreed. I look forward to the day that this isn't news.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Apr 29, 2013 12:44pm
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."Gblock;1435604 wrote:his reward will be not getting signed for next season
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.
ernest_t_bass
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Apr 29, 2013 1:11pm
He's probably going to go to hell.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 29, 2013 1:29pm
Apparently Mike Wallace (LOLPhins) just tweeted this:
[LEFT]"All these beautiful women in the world and guys wanna mess with other guys"[/LEFT]
[LEFT]"All these beautiful women in the world and guys wanna mess with other guys"[/LEFT]
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Apr 29, 2013 1:36pm
And then promptly: "Never said anything was right or wrong I just said I don't understand!! Deeply sorry for anyone that I offended"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]
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 29, 2013 1:40pm
Typical Steeler scumbag. Glad Cleveland didn't sign him, and can't wait for Haden to hopefully pwn him opening game.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]
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Apr 29, 2013 1:52pm
It definitely crossed my mind as well.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 would mean a lot more if it were an active/relevant player.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Apr 29, 2013 1:58pm
To whom?Pick6;1435631 wrote:It definitely crossed my mind as well.
It would mean a lot more if it were an active/relevant player.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Apr 29, 2013 1:59pm
Even though he is under contract to another team when he made these comments? lolCommander 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.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 29, 2013 2:01pm
Drafted by them. Guilty by association. Wonder if him and Mendenhall are friends.Heretic;1435633 wrote:Even though he is under contract to another team when he made these comments? lol
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Apr 29, 2013 2:05pm
lolCommander of Awesome;1435635 wrote:Drafted by them. Guilty by association. Wonder if him and Mendenhall are friends.
Pick6
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Apr 29, 2013 2:06pm
Me, everybody. Its still meaningful, Im just saying I dont think it is near as big as it could be.Fab4Runner;1435632 wrote:To whom?
tk421
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Apr 29, 2013 2:11pm
Yeah, let's see someone in the prime of their career come out.
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vball10set
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Apr 29, 2013 2:22pm
I have a feeling you won't have to wait long.tk421;1435640 wrote:Yeah, let's see someone in the prime of their career come out.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Apr 29, 2013 2:24pm
LeBron's next big televised decision:tk421;1435640 wrote:Yeah, let's see someone in the prime of their career come out.
"I'm taking my talents... to play for the other team."