The brutal story of an ex-NBA who spoke about his homosexuality: “I tried to take my life”

The current Melbourne United player admits his sexuality to his teammates, with whom he also confides the struggles he has gone through.

Homosexuality is not very visible in sport. Basketball is not exempt from that and Isaac Humphrieswith a past in nbaHe endured it until he was encouraged to tell his colleagues.

He is currently playing in Melbourne United Australian, where He openly revealed his sexuality during a moving speech to the rest of the team. After doing so, he expressed that he felt great relief for doing this to him “sports environment”.

The 24-year-old pivot published a video on his social networks showing how he made it public. “This is going to be one of the most difficult conversations I’ve ever had, but this one has difficult situations and you have to learn from them. There are some things about me and my future that I want you to know.”he began by telling his companions.

“A few years ago, I was in a very dark and lonely place. I couldn’t be who I really was and I tried to take my own life. At the time I was struggling with my sexuality. He is disgusted with me and hates me. Then, I realized that I didn’t want to hide who I was anymore.”he continued. And finished: “My goal is to make sure people know they can be whoever they want to be.it doesn’t matter what they do. You can be a great basketball player and be gay.”.

Other antecedents of homosexual athletes

yes ok Humphries became the first basketball player of NBL australian In affirming that he is gay, he is not the first in the world of sports. Jason Collinsalso includes the past in nba He did it in 2013 and became the first to do so in a major American league. Another who did it, but in 2014, was the iconic swimmer Ian Thorpe.