1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

  2. ROCKETS GAMEDAY
    We get another Amen Thompson vs. Tyler Herro matchup as the Rockets take on the Heat in Miami Saturday. Come join Dave and Ben with Paulo Alves as they recap the game.

    LIVE! ClutchFans on YouTube

Jason Collins admits he's gay

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by GreatOne1978, Apr 29, 2013.

Tags:
  1. _RTM_

    _RTM_ Member

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2009
    Messages:
    3,104
    Likes Received:
    462
    Has the reputation of Dwight stopper. Guess why
     
  2. Haymitch

    Haymitch Custom Title

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2005
    Messages:
    28,371
    Likes Received:
    24,024
    But what about Jerron????
     
  3. supdudes

    supdudes Member

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2009
    Messages:
    2,530
    Likes Received:
    126
  4. HMMMHMM

    HMMMHMM Member

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2010
    Messages:
    4,031
    Likes Received:
    597
    Cool.

    Good for him.
     
  5. Rock3t Man

    Rock3t Man Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    1,180
    Likes Received:
    46
    Why is it such a big deal that someone is gay?

    I watch the game because of the team chemistry, the energy and the sport. I don't watch it to determine who's gay and who isn't. It doesn't make a difference who is gay and who is not. Threads about this are just as pointless as a LOF ranting on how LIN doesn't touch the ball enough, or a bandwagon fan starting a thread about the rockets being the worst team ever, after losing one game in the playoffs.

    Consider this a rant, but why does it matter that we know who is gay and who isn't?
     
  6. count_dough-ku

    Joined:
    May 19, 2002
    Messages:
    18,454
    Likes Received:
    10,660
    Wasn't he part of the infamous Eddie Griffin trade? Which means we drafted him.

    Anyway, dude played only a handful of games for the Wizards this past season. Good for him for coming out, but the true breakthrough for gays in professional sports will be when this happens with a high profile player.
     
  7. RedDynasty

    RedDynasty Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2012
    Messages:
    4,164
    Likes Received:
    122
    Good for him.
     
  8. DaonlyLA

    DaonlyLA Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2008
    Messages:
    841
    Likes Received:
    437
    I met both of them In L.A. I manage a juice bar and I made them their "special" drinks when they came to the GYM.. They even brought their on fresh fruit.. They are really cool. This shocked me.. Well good for Jason. I bet his Brother is tripping.. people going to think he's Gay now.
     
  9. Fullcourt

    Fullcourt Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2007
    Messages:
    7,323
    Likes Received:
    2,714
    Big day for gay athletes. Good for him. Hopefully this isn't the end of his career (given his age and without a contract).
     
  10. count_dough-ku

    Joined:
    May 19, 2002
    Messages:
    18,454
    Likes Received:
    10,660
    That's the irony. He was practically not in the league this past season, so it's a distinct possibility no one will sign him for 2013-14. And even though homophobia will not be the reason, that could be the perception.
     
  11. Two Sandwiches

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2002
    Messages:
    23,385
    Likes Received:
    15,493
    Yep, they sound gay.



    I'm only kidding. I agree, this should not be a big deal. Who really cares?
     
  12. wfeebs

    wfeebs Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2012
    Messages:
    1,019
    Likes Received:
    90
    It shouldn't be, but it is. Same race, sex, etc. This is a great step, he's the first in the 4 main sports to come out. Good for him
     
  13. mtbrays

    mtbrays Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2007
    Messages:
    9,027
    Likes Received:
    8,647
    Seriously? People will think his brother is gay now? Probably together with his twin, right? That's the dumbest thing posted so far in a thread destined to be full of them.

    Good for him. If this allows him to finally live free and honestly with himself, it's a big personal step forward for him.
     
  14. danielcp0303

    danielcp0303 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2009
    Messages:
    688
    Likes Received:
    24
    Hopefully we'll get to a point where one day nobody cares. Congrats to Collins, takes courage to be one of the first.
     
  15. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    47,642
    Likes Received:
    19,868
    How brave. It would be a 7 footer who comes out first. Who the hell would talk **** to him? Big guy (pause)
     
  16. rudan

    rudan Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2006
    Messages:
    1,441
    Likes Received:
    65
    Maybe all of these gay athlete stories can come to an end :rolleyes:
     
  17. juicystream

    juicystream Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2001
    Messages:
    30,976
    Likes Received:
    7,692
    I wonder how this will affect his FA this year. Given that he has always been a marginal NBA player, and is 34, he may not get another contract.

    I'm sure other gay athletes will be watching.
     
  18. AstroRocket

    AstroRocket Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 1999
    Messages:
    11,814
    Likes Received:
    458

    Dude, you seriously overrate the intelligence of humanity. Of course people are going to assume his twin is gay. They're stupid like that.
     
  19. Progs

    Progs Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2012
    Messages:
    4,140
    Likes Received:
    920
    So, so is Greg Smith from the Rockets right now...
     

Share This Page