http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2888661Amaechi has really been going all out since coming out about being gay...he definitely wasn't a good player but his actions speak very loudly. I was also appalled by Tim Hardaway's remarks about gays. It's a terrible thing that the idea that if an active player were to come out, he would lose his status etc and Amaechi is doing a good job in leading against this kind of homophobia.
I don't think what Tim Hardaway did was right, but I don't think he should have lost his job and other stuff for it. I mean, I am a little homophobic as well, I don't hate 'em, they just make me nervous. Does that mean I should be banned from BBW?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Drake24 @ May 31 2007, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't think what Tim Hardaway did was right, but I don't think he should have lost his job and other stuff for it. I mean, I am a little homophobic as well, I don't hate 'em, they just make me nervous. Does that mean I should be banned from BBW?</div>no, but if you start saying stuff like tim hardaway said you'll get banned.but this thread is not NBA related.
I think Amaechi just did it to publicize his book. Seems pretty obvious... he says he's gay, then comes out with a book. What a coincidence.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ Jun 1 2007, 03:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think Amaechi just did it to publicize his book. Seems pretty obvious... he says he's gay, then comes out with a book. What a coincidence. </div> Yeah, John Amaechi who made over $10 million in his career is doing everything in his power to sell a couple hundred more books. Maybe he's just trying to maybe...live his life.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Jun 1 2007, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah, John Amaechi who made over $10 million in his career is doing everything in his power to sell a couple hundred more books. Maybe he's just trying to maybe...live his life.</div>Hundred? More like hundred thousand. If he had not publicly announced he was gay, he certainly wouldn't sell books like Rodman or even any mid-level players. The fact is that most people in America had no idea who the guy was before he announced that, then he writes a book with a title that basically sounds homosexual.I'm not saying the guy was doing it for the money, but he clearly announced he was gay to sell more books.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ Jun 1 2007, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Hundred? More like hundred thousand. If he had not publicly announced he was gay, he certainly wouldn't sell books like Rodman or even any mid-level players. The fact is that most people in America had no idea who the guy was before he announced that, then he writes a book with a title that basically sounds homosexual.I'm not saying the guy was doing it for the money, but he clearly announced he was gay to sell more books.</div>well since a big part of the book is about being a gay player in the NBA, it would make national headlines and people would find out whether he announced it or not Why would he not announce he was gay when he was coming out with a book about being gay?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kobebryant_24OWNEDME @ Jun 1 2007, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>well since a big part of the book is about being a gay player in the NBA, it would make national headlines and people would find out whether he announced it or not Why would he not announce he was gay when he was coming out with a book about being gay?</div>I'm not saying he should keep it under wraps. I'm just saying that it was like what, less than a week before the book came out that... he came out? My point is that it was a publicity stunt. He could have come out years ago or just by putting out the book, but he didn't. I'm not saying he should keep it secret. I just don't think it's such an engaging topic that you need to announce it then release a book about it. But then again, people eat that sh*t up (as is apparent in this thread and others).
I didnt even know this guy played in the NBA. Apparently he was some sh*tty player on cleveland(and damn did cleveland have plenty of sh*tty teams in the 90s,Lebron james really did save their franchise. they might even be in the finals now.)
I remember him. It's weird having players that you watched before announce this stuff. Gay pride parades are...gay.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Truth @ Jun 2 2007, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>question... if gay people had there own countrywho would be president elton john or amaechi</div>My vote is for Richard Simmons. Third party candidate bi*ch!
I don't understand why him being in the NBA makes it a big deal if he participates in things he believes is right.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MaRdYC26 @ Jun 2 2007, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't understand why him being in the NBA makes it a big deal if he participates in things he believes is right.</div>Well, thats how it is, the quality and how prolific the player was affects the number of people that will actually listen to his message. You've seen an example of this, look at the posts in this thread.
Amaechi coming out and then coming out with a book were contrived and harmonious events, but the perspective is engaging and original for an autobiography. A black, British, pro-basketball player in Utah, somewhat scared to come out.
