<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Magic Johnson:</div><div class="quote_post">This isn't really about basketball if you ask me. Now it's a question of ethics. I don't really care nor know who is, but if they're truly sincere people, then what's the problem?</div>Yes this subject DOES have to do with the NBA since we are discussing the possible consequences that a player would face if he indeed did come out of the closet while still in the nba. The fact is, either there are no homosexuals in the nba or they are just too afraid to come out and admit it for obvious reasons. <font color="Red">btw- This thread isn't about "which players look or seem gay." </font>
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting WhiteManCanJump:</div><div class="quote_post">If the homosexual NBA players actually came out of the closet, it would be intriguing to see the reaction from his teammates and the NBA in general. I know a lot of players wouldn't mind, but I'm sure some players would. A large percentage of men (as a generalization, I know you aren't) are to a level homophobic.</div>As a whole, I don't think it would be accepted by the NBA or atleast its players. There are too many players who I think would be offended. For me personally, I couldn't root for a gay player but that has to do with my personal beliefs. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Like I said, if confronted with the topic head on, I don't think the NBA would react that much different than the NFL. I guess once one person has enough courage to put it out there, we will see the outcome.</div>I don't plan on seeing anyone come out of the closet anytime soon.
Well I dont know,I tihnk if a gay player came out of the closet he might lose fans and then team mates would look at him different,there would be a lot of contreversy if this happened to.
Does it really matter if anyone is Gay in the NBA,or even the NHL,NFL,MLB? To me it doesn't matter if there straight or not,i couldn't give a damn who they sleep with...so i could care less
I think this is a very interesting topic. I myself have frequently wondered about homosexuality amongst the NBA. In a league of 400 players, there has to be at least 20 who are not heterosexual. I believe that most players would not treat gay teammates well, since stereotypes still exist. I do not want to admit this, but my best friend is gay. When I found that out, I was shocked and was wary of him, since I actually had suspicions of him liking. However, through time, I found out that homosexuals are not different from heterosexuals. They still do the same things as us, but their bedmates are simply different.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting MR_SAC_KING:</div><div class="quote_post">Does it really matter if anyone is Gay in the NBA,or even the NHL,NFL,MLB?</div>That is what we are discussing and yes, it does matter to many people.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rudeezy:</div><div class="quote_post">That is what we are discussing and yes, it does matter to many people.</div> I'll say by the responce here yeah...things like this shouldn't matter,but in the society we live in,it does,and quite frankly it's too bad I Could care less if Shaq decided that he's a Homo,or C-Webber...there personal life doesn't affect me if i cheer for them or not But than again we do live in a society where there's a lot of homophobic people(i'm not saying no one here is)and it does matter,cause they make it matter
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting MR_SAC_KING:</div><div class="quote_post"> But than again we do live in a society where there's a lot of homophobic people(i'm not saying no one here is)and it does matter,cause they make it matter</div>Just because someone is not accepting of the lifestyle, such as myself, doesn't make me a homophobic. I actually have a relative that is a lesbian but I don't treat her any different because I disagree with her lifestyle. If one of my favorite players came out of the closet I would be disappointed.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rudeezy:</div><div class="quote_post">Just because someone is not accepting of the lifestyle, such as myself, doesn't make me a homophobic. I actually have a relative that is a lesbian but I don't treat her any different because I disagree with her lifestyle. If one of my favorite players came out of the closet I would be disappointed.</div> I Never said that you were homophobic,but sorry if you got that message What i was saying was that i don't really care if anyone is gay or staright,but that shouldn't matter what their personal life is,as long as they can get the job done
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting MR_SAC_KING:</div><div class="quote_post">I Never said that you were homophobic,but sorry if you got that message</div>Oh I know you weren't referring to me, I was not offended. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> What i was saying was that i don't really care if anyone is gay or staright,but that shouldn't matter what their personal life is,as long as they can get the job done</div>Fair enough.
According to Francisco Elson, KG is included in that 5% . But in all seriousness, I saw some story on the news about a former NFL player that was gay and they interviewed him and he said that he had to hide it and always made sure he had some women or a groupie on his shoulder at all times so people would never suspect it or anything and he never told anybody about it until he retired. I can't remember his name though but I think it made national news at the time.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Accord:</div><div class="quote_post">According to Francisco Elson, KG is included in that 5% . But in all seriousness, I saw some story on the news about a former NFL player that was gay and they interviewed him and he said that he had to hide it and always made sure he had some women or a groupie on his shoulder at all times so people would never suspect it or anything and he never told anybody about it until he retired. I can't remember his name though but I think it made national news at the time.</div>You sure it wasn't the MLB player your talking about. I think his name was Billy Beane(not the A's GM). I also think he wrote a book about it.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rudeezy:</div><div class="quote_post">Oh I know you weren't referring to me, I was not offended. Ok,that's cool Fair enough.</div> Good,that wasn't my intention Rudezzy..Glad you got the message :thumbsup:
Well, the sexuality of a player may affect his fan-base. To tell you the truth I suspect quite a few players. Here's a list of the players that I think seem to be pretty gay: -David Wesley: seems like he's got that kind of look, you know? -Tyronn Lue: He was grabbing at AI a little TOO much in the finals vs. LA -Zoran Planinic: Eh, well has that look. -Courtney Alexander: no real reason -Richard Jefferson: Eh........ -Tony Battie: no real reason Those are just guys off the top of my head....I'm just kidding though, I really have no idea, nor do I care.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Accord:</div><div class="quote_post">According to Francisco Elson, KG is included in that 5% . But in all seriousness, I saw some story on the news about a former NFL player that was gay and they interviewed him and he said that he had to hide it and always made sure he had some women or a groupie on his shoulder at all times so people would never suspect it or anything and he never told anybody about it until he retired. I can't remember his name though but I think it made national news at the time.</div> It was a somaon guy or tongan and his name was Esera Tuaolo. Link
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rudeezy:</div><div class="quote_post">You sure it wasn't the MLB player your talking about. I think his name was Billy Beane(not the A's GM). I also think he wrote a book about it.</div> Yes he did Rudezzy...His name was Billy Bean,but it created a lot of confusion...everybody thoought it was Billy Beane the A's GM,even though there were the same age,and their names were similiar There was a book by a former MLB Umpire..the guys name was Dave Pallone.his book was a best selling one This thread has definetly created a spark,so far it's been very informitive and enjoyable...makes justbball.com a very good place to talk about items just as this!
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">This thread has definetly created a spark,so far it's been very informitive and enjoyable...makes justbball.com a very good place to talk about items just as this! </div> I agree. I like the way everyone is discussing this matter with a mature point of view.
maybe t-macs gay and hes just tryin to cover it up by sayin that. I think spreewell could be gay he dresses like a metro sexual
TRIP- I think this is a very interesting topic. I myself have frequently wondered about homosexuality amongst the NBA. In a league of 400 players, there has to be at least 20 who are not heterosexual. Me- And how did you came up with this type of conclusion? Did you base this prediction on any factual information? Unless someones comes out the closet, there is no proof that anyone in the Nba is gay. There could be a possibility that everyone is straight. Even Tmac couldn't justify his statement when he was question by the press.
