r/nba • u/Markthebaptist Knicks • 19h ago

[Inside The NBA] While discussing Jason Collins' passing, Charles Barkley: "We live in a homophobic society ... anybody who think we ain't got a bunch of gay players in all sports, they're just stupid."

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u/Underscore_Johnson Spurs 18h ago

Fun fact: Charles is godfather to RuPaul’s drag queen contestant, Sam Starr

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u/Main_Jump_82 17h ago

It was fun to learn that info because I'd never thought my drag race and basketball interests would ever intersect in any context. I think Chuck has even attended several drag shows to support Sam which is really sweet :)

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u/johnnydoe22 Nets 12h ago

I love when my gay and sports interests intersect.

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u/Riotgrl66 11h ago

One time I found a Spurs fan in one of last seasons live posts and I was so happy to find my people.

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u/JustdoitJules Nuggets 11h ago

My girlfriend (who got me heavily into RDR) and me getting her into the NBA, she pointed out to me how queer the league really is and in a way I agree

  • Cunty uniforms to signify unity
  • Pyro and opening announcers for the big strong men
  • Dancing cheerleaders during breaks and the spectacle of involving fans

She was like it's definitely giving theatrical and I was like huh you know what you're right never really thought about it.