The world of professional sports is often though to be homophobic, but former baller and current sportscaster Charles Barkley is speaking out against this. In a recent interview, he blasts the media for perpetuating this way of thinking and throws in his own two cents. Deets inside.......
On the heels of Phoenix Suns Executive Rick Welts coming out publicly this week, former NBA baller Charles Barkley offered his support and blasted people whose personal beliefs keep professional athletes in the closet.
In a recent interview with 106.7 The Fan, he said,
First of all, every player has played with gay guys...It bothers me when I hear these reporters and jocks get on TV and say: 'Oh, no guy can come out in a team sport. These guys would go crazy.' First of all, quit telling me what I think. I'd rather have a gay guy who can play than a straight guy who can't play.
Great and necessary statement. Perhaps there has been a shift in tolerance the media hasn't been paying attention to.
Do you think if an athlete (who was good at his/her sport) announced he or she were gay, it would affect his/her ability to secure endorsements and fan support?
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