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It Would Seem Tim Hardaway Has Come Around on The Whole Being Gay Thing


Perhaps you weren't around the internet, TV or any form of communication a few years ago when Tim Hardaway launched into that famous homophobic diatribe, but needless to say, it basically killed any career in hoops or media that Hardaway hoped to have after his playing days. Now the guy who openly said "I hate gay people" is putting his money to work at a charity event for The Trevor Project on Saturday. The Trevor Project is "a non-profit endeavor established to promote acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth and to aid in crisis and suicide prevention among that group."

So yeah, it's totally understandable if you're confused -- as I am -- as to what the heck Hardaway has or wants to do with this group.

According to Riptide, Hardaway even offered to pay for all the food at the event and to meet with Geo Bustmante, a "local activist who wrote a widely circulated letter" at the time of Hardaway's homophobic remarks.

I'm all for second chances. (I mean, maybe you can count this as a third chance, considering Dan Le Batard made it very clear what Hardaway said was wrong, and instead of recanting what he said, he went on with 10 times the force.) Here's to hoping it's a genuine move and not some sad, two-years-too-late PR move.

(H/T to NBC Miami)

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For sure, Timmy was a bit harsh in his statements a few years ago. But now he is a Kool-aid drinker? When evolution changes it’s course of setting homosexuality for eventual distinction, then I will accept it. Translation for simpletons: Until the time comes when a male sex organ penetrating a males anus results in reproduction, homosexuality is on a dead end road, just a perversion and a rejection of the purposeful role. Hardaway has given in to the propaganda and blackmail. Me, never. Supporting a lifestyle with fundamental flaws just opens the floodgates.

by siddsquid on Sep 15, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I certainly respect Tim Hardaway for his basketball abilities.  However, sports figures who become rich and famous, like Mr. Hardaway, use their fame and fortune to either help or hinder.  Mr. Hardaway said some things I believe he still feels is true but regrets the backlash it has created for him.  I’m assuming he was encouraged to donate money to this group to try and buy back some respect from the public, as often is the case with well known and often over paid sports players who share their private feelings and opinions in public. 
The bottom line for rich and famous athletes is this: Learn to keep your private opinions to yourself and out of the public arena.  It will save you a lot of money and save you a lot of public embarassment.  You can always earn more money.  You can’t always earn back respect.

by Shalom on Sep 15, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

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