- 30 Apr 2013, 12:03
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The 34-year-old, who played most recently for the Washington Wizards in an NBA career spanning 12 seasons and six teams, came out in an article with Sports Illustrated magazine.
He wrote: 'I'm a 34-year-old NBA centre. I'm black. And I'm gay.
'I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn't the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, 'I'm different.'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/others ... s-gay.html" target="_blank
The 34-year-old, who played most recently for the Washington Wizards in an NBA career spanning 12 seasons and six teams, came out in an article with Sports Illustrated magazine.
He wrote: 'I'm a 34-year-old NBA centre. I'm black. And I'm gay.
'I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn't the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, 'I'm different.'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/others ... s-gay.html" target="_blank