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Originally Posted by GirlySports
We know where we stand. Many NBA players in the last week or so have stated that they dont want a gay teammate. LeBron even said that if a gay guy didnt come out, it would be a backstab.
We want our athletes and media to be honest and not give the '110% percent' every time. But this was really really harsh. "I hate gay people" goes outside of the realm of sports.
What about the NHL?
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Those holding their breath for a past or present-day NHLer to proclaim a preference in male partners are advised to exhale post-haste. I'm no gambler, but I'd bet a Saskatchewan's worth of farms that any and all elite-level gay hockey players will be stuck in their closets for decades to come.
"A player or ex-player announcing he's gay? No chance whatsoever," said one NHL GM I spoke with Thursday. "You'd have better odds of a guy coming out as a member of Al-Qaeda."
-The Hockey News
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That Hockey News quote is pretty funny IMO. As for Hardaway, I agree with you, I think everyone likes refreshing statements, but that was taken a bit too far. Most gay people are pretty harmless and wouldn't try pulling something in the locker room, so I don't know why a guy like Hardaway would say something like that. Whatever happened to Hardaway?