<div class="quote_poster">Quoting InNETSweTrust:</div><div class="quote_post">Well a lot of people still has principles against homosexuality. Some still live by the Bible's words that a man is for a woman and vice versa. I don't really expect anyone coming out of the closet at any time. They'll be risking too much. Do you really think that his teammates won't be affected in any way? Remember, they do share a locker room together. Besides, he's risking his fanbase, sponsors and the likes. Do you really think that Nike would sponsor a gay player? Not too be judgemental against gays but what they do in their spare time should remain private FOR THEIR OWN GOOD because some players won't treat them right.</div> anybody seen "Playmakers"? To those of you who have, I think that's what would exactly happen to a player if he decides to come out the closet now. Teammates may be divided into fractions. One half will be ok with it, and the others will just ridicule him or them.
Has anyone ever played basketball with a homosexual? I think it would be awkward at first to say the least.
Homosexual players in the NBA should stay in the closet. There's no point in letting people know they're gay. They'll definitely lose fans, because a lotta people are unaccepting of gays and people will feel uncomfortable playing with them. Their teammates will feel uncomfortable with them in the locker room. And if a gay player gives them a slap on the ass, it would be different than when they didn't know that player was gay. And fans will start making offensive signs or whatever, maybe start chanting stuff. It would bring too much controversy. I, myself don't agree with their lifestyle. It's plain to see that's it's sinful. All you gotta do is look in the Bible and it'll tell you. But if I found out that one of my favorite players was gay, let's say Bibby (God forbid :mrgreen: ) then I would look at him a lot different, but he would still be my favorite player.
I agree with 30 standing ver that the team will be divided into factions those who DO NOT agree whatso ever with that players life style, which is ok its their choice. But it doesn't make it right. And then you will have those who will accept him, which is fine. All players those who accept their teammate and those who dont will have a very hard time getting over his sexual prefrence and will treat him differently on the court. Players will need time to adjust to it. And yes the player will lose some fanbase, sponsorship, etc, etc. But him will be embraced by the Gay and Lesbian community which will add a even larger fanbase and other sponsor, which could in return boost the NBA's rep. Will a player come out during his playing days; NO NEVER they would never risk there millions for their Happiness.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting sactown_dyme:</div><div class="quote_post">Homosexual players in the NBA should stay in the closet. There's no point in letting people know they're gay. They'll definitely lose fans, because a lotta people are unaccepting of gays and people will feel uncomfortable playing with them.</div> They will lose friends in the locker room, but if anything they will gain fans.. the whole gay communtiy will jump on the bandwagon and support that player so much that his jersey will become a fan favourite.. people will sport there jersey to make a statement.. i think like many in this thread have said it should stay private because it will only distract the chemistry in the locker room.. HOWEVER.. if one came out of the closet you can't help but think how many more would?.. For the nba (business wise) it may be a good way to market for gays but for basketball in general it would divide people into sectors and damage a part of the game i would think.. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting sactown_dyme:</div><div class="quote_post">I, myself don't agree with their lifestyle. It's plain to see that's it's sinful. All you gotta do is look in the Bible and it'll tell you.</div> If you would like to quote the bible in that fashion then i am a sinner. We are all sinners. Do we all believe in pre-maridal sex?.. thought so.. I don't believe thier lifestyle is right, however its modern day society, not sinning.
They may gain a bigger bandwagon fanbase but the question is. Is it worth all the hassle and death threats that will happen during the rest of their career until they retire? Don't know. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Spree:</div><div class="quote_post">They will lose friends in the locker room, but if anything they will gain fans.. the whole gay communtiy will jump on the bandwagon and support that player so much that his jersey will become a fan favourite.. people will sport there jersey to make a statement.. i think like many in this thread have said it should stay private because it will only distract the chemistry in the locker room.. HOWEVER.. if one came out of the closet you can't help but think how many more would?.. For the nba (business wise) it may be a good way to market for gays but for basketball in general it would divide people into sectors and damage a part of the game i would think.. If you would like to quote the bible in that fashion then i am a sinner. We are all sinners. Do we all believe in pre-maridal sex?.. thought so.. I don't believe thier lifestyle is right, however its modern day society, not sinning.</div> That is such a great point Spree. There's a billion of sinners with that pre-maridal sex thing.
John Amaechi the ex utah and magic player has been known to drop his fork in the chocolate sponge cake
well i guess we know kobe isn't, ai isn't the list could go on, the gay ones are probably not the kg and webber type of players. more of the 12th man of the bench
there was also a guy the was retired from the nfl that came out of the closet, he was a BIG hawaiian guy, it was on one of the covers of espn with qrich, odom and brand
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rudeezy:</div><div class="quote_post">Has anyone ever played basketball with a homosexual? I think it would be awkward at first to say the least.</div> I have. My best friend is gay, but that doesn't make him any different. He's very open about it and makes jokes about gays just like the rest of us. Because he is so open to anyone girls and boys alike, we're not worried about playing basketball with him. He's actually a pretty good player who can drive to the hole. If any of us try to guard him, he can just beat us off the dribble in a flash.
^^Its good to know that you are mature enough not to make a big deal out of it. If I were playing against a homosexual I think it would be really awkward but I wouldn't treat him any differently, I would still skool his ass.
First person who comes to mind : Richard Jefferson If someone doesn't like this post, why don't you at least tell me via PM that your going to remove it? OK?
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Has anyone ever played basketball with a homosexual? I think it would be awkward at first to say the least.</div> Yes I have and NO it's not at all awkward. Homosexuals are ballers, just like the rest of us. One love under the rim. <font size="2"><font color="DarkRed">(I'm sure there's going to be some immature ass who makes a joke about the above sentences, so have fun, because the concept is lost on you anyways.)</font></font>
Wow, that's original. Is that the best you could come up with? Once again(for the newbies), the name comes from the same place Rowlings likely got it from, which is Mythology. I've been using the name online since before the books were even in print. <font color="DarkRed"><font size="1">PS - How about actually contributing to the topic rather than make inaccurate jokes about other peoples usernames.</font></font>
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rudeezy:</div><div class="quote_post">Has anyone ever played basketball with a homosexual? I think it would be awkward at first to say the least.</div> I have too. But he goes both ways and at the time I just thought he was a wuss. But he's all out gay now. We got alot of gay ppl here, but haven't played ball with any others here since my friend.
In my opinion homosexuality is a choice not something that is predetermined. I'm sure that there are many players that have experimented w/ the same sex. In Europe homosexuality is often accepted, and given the influx of Europeans to the NBA it wouldn't surprise me at all if some of them were homosexual. It doesn't matter if athletes are gay. How many people on this site have seen their favorite athlete have sex? Personally if I had the choice of a straight teammate or a gay one I would take the straight one b/c I'm straight and I wouldn't want to get introduced to the gay lifestyle. It's a whole lot easier to bond w/ people who have the same interest as you then it is to bond w/ someone who doesn't. If a teammate of mine was gay, I wouldn't want to know about what he did on his own time. In saying that, I would accept him whole heartedly if he played a large role in the team winning. However, if his role could be easily filled by someone who was straight, I'd rather have the straight guy to avoid divisions w/in the team. That may sound prejudicial but that is my honest opinion.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Remember everyone, homosexuality is a choice not something that is predetermined.</div> With all due respect, Since When?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting hagrid:</div><div class="quote_post">With all due respect, Since When?</div> Since no one is born anything but to their parents. You aren't born being able to speak English, you aren't born believing in whatever religion you believe in, you aren't born being able to figure out what is acceptable and what isnt, etc. Through your experiences you figure out what you want your life to be about (or someone tries to figure it out for you). The only things that you are born into is your race and your family. Everything else is developed.
