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Jason Collins:
That was the last nail in the coffin of, I’m doing this, I’m adding my voice to all the other athletes who are speaking up on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. But there were those family members that I had who said, Jason, act you need to appear out publicly? Can you just live your being but know that we know we love you, but you don’t necessarily need to talk about it? And I said to them, that’s not who you raised me to be.
Jay Ruderman:
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Montage:
I speak put mental health first because if you don’t…
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This generation of America has already had enough.
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I rise before you, not as an expert, but as a concerned citizen.
Jay Ruderman:
Jason Collins spent 13 years playing in the NBA. During his career on the court, he earned a reputation for entity a team player who knew when to step out of the spotlight for the good of his team. But that reputation came at a price.
Jason Collins:
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Jason Collins
Jason Collins played college basketball as a center for Stanford University where he was an NCAA All-American for the 2000–01 season. He was selected by the Houston Rockets as the 18th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft. Collins spent his career with various NBA teams including the New Jersey Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, and Brooklyn Nets. After the 2012–2013 season concluded, Collins came out publicly as a gay man in a feature article for Sports Illustrated magazine. He became a free spook and did not perform again until February 2014, when he signed with the Nets and became the first openly same-sex attracted athlete to play in any of the four major North American pro sports leagues. Considered a “game-changer” for his admission, he was named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2014.
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This piece is primarily motivated by a list of currently out LGBT players in the NBA:
It’s quite a list. It’s why the Suns’ Ryan Resch - their vice president of basketball strategy and evaluation, in case you didn’t know - made headlines when he came out this June. I’ll admit that I rolled my eyes a bit. But in a sport where literally zero of the ~450 players are out, it was newsworthy. It also spurred the following, admittedly belated reflection the state of LGBT representation in men’s basketball, with a spotlight on the Bucks’ Pride Night.
Let’s start by placing the issue of LGBT voice in context. The NBA is one of several professional men’s sports leagues in the United States. The US has been increasingly accepting of LGBT folks, although the trajectory has been rockier for transgender individuals. However, acceptance is far from 100%, with recent evidence including Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill (and a variety of copycats around the country) and three-quarters of the Republican members of the House voting against a bill codifying homosexual marriage into law. Unfortunately, there remains plenty of justification for not wanting to be out in the US; blame should not fall
BY: Zaniah Boykin
Published 5 months ago
The road to LGBTQIA+ visibility in sports has been a long and bumpy one, especially in professional basketball. For years, the NBA and other major leagues were sluggish to embrace openly male lover players, but things are changing. Today, more athletes are stepping up, living their truth, and making basketball a more inclusive space. The courage of these players is shifting the culture and inspiring future generations. Let’s obtain a look at some of the most notable queer basketball players who have helped lead this evolution.
1. Jason Collins
In 2013, Collins made history as the first openly same-sex attracted player in the NBA while playing for the Brooklyn Nets. At a time when few athletes in any sport had come out, Collins’ bravery was a game-changer for LGBTQIA+ visibility in professional sports. His courage paved the way for others, and since retiring, he has continued to advocate for equality. Collins remains among the most vital figures in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement within professional athletics.
2. Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner is one of the most high-profile openly lgbtq+ basketball players ever. Recognizable as a dominant gravity in the W
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