April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 10:16 AM) Jason Collins comes out as the first openly gay NBA player http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/magazine/...view/?mobile=no I think it's more surprising that Jason Collins is still in the league than that he is gay.
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 04:36 PM) Or Wilbon dislikes Cutler, but has a soft spot for D-Rose. And good job comparing his injury with knee injuries 20 years ago. I'm sure nothing in the medical profession has changed or improved since then. Yup, meanwhile, the comparisons to Rubio and Shumpert don't count. And his Magic Johnson anecdote contradicts his point: Magic had to get on the court and play for real to get his confidence back.
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 10:20 AM) lol nice photo choice edit: but more importantly that's huge, first openly gay male American athlete in a major sport "I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete..." Oreally? That's why you called two SI writers out of the blue and invited them to your house for an interview?
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 11:33 AM) "I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete..." Oreally? That's why you called two SI writers out of the blue and invited them to your house for an interview? going by the context (he moves from that line to talking about HS and college), I think he meant he didn't set out years ago.
April 29, 201312 yr Really, it took this long? http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/29/sport/collins-gay/?hpt=hp_t1 Cool that Kobe and Nash tweeted support. I guess he may need it, sad as that makes me typing it.
April 29, 201312 yr @RattoCSN Sidebar in the Collins story is how many of his teammates knew without being told but weren't bothered by it. We can take comfort in that
April 29, 201312 yr Im not sure if people are trolling for a fight or what, but it took courage, because unfortunately the world will continue to be filled with small minded people.
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 12:46 PM) Im not sure if people are trolling for a fight or what, but it took courage, because unfortunately the world will continue to be filled with small minded people. Every single thread/comment section on this story has turned into a religious debate.
April 29, 201312 yr Chris Broussard saying Collins is living in sin and rebelling against God. Oh brother.
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 12:50 PM) Chris Broussard saying Collins is living in sin and rebelling against God. Oh brother. Seriously? Does he want to keep his job?
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 12:50 PM) Chris Broussard saying Collins is living in sin and rebelling against God. Oh brother. Reason #1000 as to why Broussard is a tool.
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 02:50 PM) Chris Broussard saying Collins is living in sin and rebelling against God. Oh brother. You've gotta be s***ting me. I saw that he seemed unenthusiastic reporting earlier, making it sound okay that some guys would be uncomfortable in the shower.
April 29, 201312 yr ESPN fired Tim Hardaway over homophobic remarks, I think it's time they do the same for Broussard. He is like Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless rolled into one.
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 02:51 PM) You've gotta be s***ting me. I saw that he seemed unenthusiastic reporting earlier, making it sound okay that some guys would be uncomfortable in the shower. Why do guys assume that gays are automatically attracted to them? I mean you know every girl isnt already, but you assume some gay guy will be in to you?
April 29, 201312 yr I think 90% of the country gave a collective "an NBA player came out? Ok. Wait, who is Jason Collins?" response to this. The rest of the 10% were gays and anti-gay people.
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 03:06 PM) Where did Broussard make those comments? On air, tweet? Outside the Lines
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 02:56 PM) Why do guys assume that gays are automatically attracted to them? I mean you know every girl isnt already, but you assume some gay guy will be in to you? It's ignorance combined with pro athletes probably being more narcissistic than the average person.
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 02:56 PM) Why do guys assume that gays are automatically attracted to them? I mean you know every girl isnt already, but you assume some gay guy will be in to you? Yeah that's a weird one. I don't get it. Even if you do get hit on, I don't understand why some guys get all hot and bothered by it. To me it's just, "I'm flattered, but I don't swing that way." It's an easier let down than for an unattractive woman!
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 02:56 PM) Why do guys assume that gays are automatically attracted to them? I mean you know every girl isnt already, but you assume some gay guy will be in to you? yea, I;'ve NEVER liked that stance on why athletes should be in the closet. And even if you DID find someone attractive, that doesnt mean you are going to sexually assult them. If I was in a room with a bunch of naked women (oh how lovely THAT would be), I might like what i see, but I am not going to go around sexually assaulting them!
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (farmteam @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 03:10 PM) Yeah that's a weird one. I don't get it. Even if you do get hit on, I don't understand why some guys get all hot and bothered by it. To me it's just, "I'm flattered, but I don't swing that way." It's an easier let down than for an unattractive woman! This is how I feel too. I had a gay friend come up to me and tell me I looked great one night in college and I just said "Hey thanks man, I really appreciate it." It wasn't weird at all.
April 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (farmteam @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 03:10 PM) Yeah that's a weird one. I don't get it. Even if you do get hit on, I don't understand why some guys get all hot and bothered by it. To me it's just, "I'm flattered, but I don't swing that way." It's an easier let down than for an unattractive woman! Are you kidding me? I'd be honored if a gay man thought I was attractive. Lord knows most women dont think i am. lol
April 29, 201312 yr yea, I;'ve NEVER liked that stance on why athletes should be in the closet. And even if you DID find someone attractive, that doesnt mean you are going to sexually assult them. If I was in a room with a bunch of naked women (oh how lovely THAT would be), I might like what i see, but I am not going to go around sexually assaulting them! I don't think it's a matter of whether or not some kind of assault would occur. If you were (uninvited) in a room full of naked women, most, if not all of the women would feel violated to some degree that you were getting some enjoyment out of seeing them naked. As straight men, we understand that, and somehow that understanding translates to straight men feeling violated that gay men might be getting some enjoyment out of seeing us naked. I think it's dumb, but I understand where that connection comes from.
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