Gay athletes in nba

These players continue to pave the way, breaking down barriers and reshaping sports culture. But his impact reached far beyond the hardwood.

In a seismic moment of truth, Amaechi fearlessly shattered barriers, becoming the first NBA player to proudly declare his gay identity in 2007. Gordon told his family and teammates that he was gay in April 2014.

Erica Wheeler

Erica is a star in the WNBA who shines both on and off the court.

The #1 draft pick in 2013, Brittney has continued making history, becoming one of Time’s 100 Most Influential in 2023. Isaac Humphries

Isaac Humphries plays professionally for Melbourne United of the National Basketball League. The Houston Comets recognized her brilliance and snatched her up in 1997, setting the stage for her meteoric rise.

He played professionally as a power forward/centre from 2000 to 2019 switching his time between close to 10 top-tier teams in the Israeli league. His Villanova teammates were aware of his homosexuality but chose to remain silent in the interest of team harmony. Trammell is a native of Blountstown, Florida, where he excelled as a sportsman, leading his basketball team to the state title and earning the title of High School All-American.

Humphries became Australia’s first active male professional basketball player to come out as gay on November 16, 2022.

Uri Kokia

Uri Kokia is an Israeli professional basketball coach and a former professional basketball player. He retired from basketball in 2014.

Brittney Griner

Born on October 18, 1990, in the fierce heart of Houston, Texas, Brittney Griner was destined to redefine the game of basketball.

But Chelsea’s impact extends beyond basketball – she’s among the courageous athletes who have come out as gay, living her truth as an openly lesbian woman married to former player Tipesa Moorer. His story was published in the cover story of an issue of sports illustrated on May 6, 2013.

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Beyond her success on the court, Delle Donne has used her platform to advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports.

6. The Houston Rockets selected Collins with the 18th overall choice in the 2001 NBA Draft. He played for the New Jersey Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards.

He amused the team with his humour while injured with a torn meniscus in his right knee that required surgery; this was the beginning of his career as a comedian. Over the years, several brave NBA players have mustered the courage to publicly reveal their sexual orientation, breaking barriers and paving the way for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the world of basketball.

He represented the Kentucky Wildcats in college basketball. Her authenticity only added to her legend, solidifying her status as one of the most dominant players in women’s basketball history. With three WNBA Defensive Player of the Year awards and four All-WNBA First Team selections, Griner’s accolades reflect her indomitable spirit and her unwavering commitment to excellence.

Sheryl Swoopes

In the small town of Brownfield, Texas, on March 25, 1971, a basketball superstar was born.

He also made history by being the first gay player in the NBL and the first male basketball player from Australia to come out.

6. Kokia played as a center/power forward position and was a member of the Israel national basketball team.

Marco Lehmann

Marco Lehmann is a Swiss professional basketball player who came out publicly as gay in an essay and video through The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) in 2021.

He was born on May 14, 19811. Despite going undrafted out of Rutgers, this resilient point guard for the Indiana Fever defied the odds to make her WNBA debut in 2015.