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First Openly Gay NBA Player Marries His Partner
Jason Collins, the first openly homosexual NBA player has married his extended term partner Brunson Green.
The two wed in a charming ceremony with complete friends and family and some fabulous entertainment in Austin, Texas.
Jason Collins and Brunson Green tie the knot
American professional NBA player Jason Collins made history in 2013 when he publicly came out as gay.
Following the conclusion of the 2012 – 2013 season he made the widespread announcement in an interview.
When he went on to engage again in 2014 he became “the first publicly same-sex attracted athlete to act in any of four major North American pro sports leagues.” before retiring from the sport later that year.
He received widespread praise and support when he came out, with many high profile basketball players speaking up to assist him.
At the moment when he came out in an interview Sports IllustratedJason Collins stated his intention to retain his private experience personal, but did state that he was single at the time.
Later in 2014 Collins began dating Brunson Green, a film producer, the pair own been together ever since.
Brunson is famous for his labor o
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 representation 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 gay marriage into law. Unfortunately, there remains plenty of justification for not wanting to be out in the US; charge should not descent
BY: Zaniah Boykin
Published 5 months ago
The road to LGBTQIA+ visibility in sports has been a extended and bumpy one, especially in professional basketball. For years, the NBA and other major leagues were slow to embrace openly gay players, but things are changing. Today, more athletes are stepping up, living their revelation, and making basketball a more inclusive space. The courage of these players is shifting the culture and inspiring future generations. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable queer basketball players who possess helped lead this evolution.
1. Jason Collins
In 2013, Collins made history as the first openly queer player in the NBA while playing for the Brooklyn Nets. At a time when limited athletes in any sport had come out, Collins’ bravery was a game-changer for LGBTQIA+ representation 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 important figures in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement within professional athletics.
2. Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner is one of the most high-profile openly gay basketball players ever. Recognizable as a dominant force in the W
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, undertake you need to arrive out publicly? Can you just live your existence 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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I speak put mental health first because if you don’t…
Montage:
This generation of America has already had enough.
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I remain 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 organism 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:
I tried to be the good son, tried to be the p