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A Russian owned team signs an openly gay player.

Putin is going to be so pissed.
 
Something something penetration something finish at the rim something something
 
I'm a little surprised we didn't sign him to a 10-day; we could use the height (something something his length and girth something something)
 
People like to under play it, but it really is a big deal. Jason is the only active American athlete one of the four major sports to ever admit he is gay. I'm sure there have been hundreds of gay baseball/basketball/football/hockey players over the last 100 years, but Jason is the only man to own up to it. Hopefully, this leads to other athletes coming out and then, in the hopefully near future, it won't matter anymore.
 
KingSpeed said:
People like to under play it, but it really is a big deal. Jason is the only active American athlete one of the four major sports to ever admit he is gay. I'm sure there have been hundreds of gay baseball/basketball/football/hockey players over the last 100 years, but Jason is the only man to own up to it. Hopefully, this leads to other athletes coming out and then, in the hopefully near future, it won't matter anymore.
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I 100% completely agree. Repped.
 
The owner Poporpoporov's P.R. guy is separating Properproperoff's image from that of a more proper Russian gent.
 
Its weird because its a big deal, but the idea is for it to not be a big deal
 
Scouting report on Jason Collins:
- Great penetrator
- Superb ball handler
- Takes it to the hole regularly
- Thrives in isolated man on man sets
- Excellent backdoor defender
- Enjoys to dribble before he shoots
- Solid stroke from outside
- Good awareness when double or triple teamed
- Loves to finish with a facial
 
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I think the best thing about this story is that I really don't care.
 
Collins has played 4 minutes and grabbed a rebound. And history is made...
 
KingSpeed said:
People like to under play it, but it really is a big deal. Jason is the only active American athlete one of the four major sports to ever admit he is gay. I'm sure there have been hundreds of gay baseball/basketball/football/hockey players over the last 100 years, but Jason is the only man to own up to it. Hopefully, this leads to other athletes coming out and then, in the hopefully near future, it won't matter anymore.
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I completely disagree. I don't think it's a big deal. And that lack of it being a big deal shows how accepted being gay is.
 
maxiep said:
I completely disagree. I don't think it's a big deal. And that lack of it being a big deal shows how accepted being gay is.
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We're getting there. Not there yet.

MORE: sports have been in the dark ages on this issue. Can you believe there is only one guy who has done it? Well two now with Michael Sam. The wall is coming down though. More athletes won't feel like being in the closet and more importantly, young gay people have more visible gay people to show that they're not alone. There will be less young gay people committing suicide cuz they'll have role models out there saying they can choose any career they want and they won't have to hide in the closet. That's why it's a big deal, maxiep. I'm glad it's no big deal for you though.
 
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I think this was just the NBA wanting to beat the NFL to having the first openly gay player.
 
KingSpeed said:
We're getting there. Not there yet.

MORE: sports have been in the dark ages on this issue. Can you believe there is only one guy who has done it? Well two now with Michael Sam. The wall is coming down though. More athletes won't feel like being in the closet and more importantly, young gay people have more visible gay people to show that they're not alone. There will be less young gay people committing suicide cuz they'll have role models out there saying they can choose any career they want and they won't have to hide in the closet. That's why it's a big deal, maxiep. I'm glad it's no big deal for you though.
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Love it, KS. The more accepted it becomes, the better. Can't wait for that day! :) Repped.

Well, damnit. You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to KingSpeed again.
 
Natebishop3 said:
I think this was just the NBA wanting to beat the NFL to having the first openly gay player.
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Totally agree. I can't believe Collins was in the league last season, so obviously I didn't think he warrants being in the league this season, but I think the NBA felt pressure to get him on a squad because it looks bad that all of a sudden he can't get a job right after he comes out (although he was mediocre even in his prime). And then Michael Sam came out and will most likely be the first player in major pro sports to play. NBA wanted to be the first AND didn't want to deal with the criticism that would come if Collins was left out of the NBA.

As bball fans, we all know that hes probably lucky to get a roster spot in the league based on his actual play, but most non-sports media and tabloids lead every sports related headline as "NBA Star XXXXX did this on Saturday night!" even when the guy is a complete scrubjay. 99.9% of the country doesn't know the difference and doesn't differentiate between basketball "stars" and your average NBA player.\

I agree with most of you that this is a good thing, but its really a political move at its core. In a way I'm proud of the league, but I also don't think its 100% genuine. I think Silver wanted this to happen and made it known to the owners and Prokorov stepped up to get in Silver's good graces.
 
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What other 7' guys are out there?

Collins never put up great stats, but managed to start a few seasons for the Nets when they had Carter and Kidd and went deep in the playoffs.

FWIW, I've seen his name mentioned a lot in articles discussing teams' possible big man signings.

A former Nets "hero" signed by the Nets who have only vet minimum to sign guys?
 
Collins is a Joel Freeland type 5, role player who is a good defender and sets good screens
 
0 points, 1 rebound, 11 minutes, 5 fouls

Gay or straight, he's still not a good player.
 
Denny Crane said:
What other 7' guys are out there?

Collins never put up great stats, but managed to start a few seasons for the Nets when they had Carter and Kidd and went deep in the playoffs.

FWIW, I've seen his name mentioned a lot in articles discussing teams' possible big man signings.

A former Nets "hero" signed by the Nets who have only vet minimum to sign guys?
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The Nets gave him a 10-day contract.
 
PapaG said:
0 points, 1 rebound, 11 minutes, 5 fouls

Gay or straight, he's not a good player.
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That's why I think it's kind of tacky. I think it's a little cheesy that he suddenly gets a job during the NFL combine, while Sam is getting all the attention.
 
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