# @pinknews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPhwN_xjZgM
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35447692-pinknews-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-08T00:02:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** PinkNews (@pinknews) — https://gondola.cc/pinknews

## Caption

John Amaechi, the first former NBA player to come out as gay, says he isn’t surprised by why so few men’s pro basketball players are openly gay or bisexual.

On the ‘Conversations with Tyler’ podcast, he argued that the league remains “very heterosexual,” but that influences from queer culture, particularly through fashion and media, are making it more visible, which may be confusing for those used to the league’s straight identity.

Amaechi reflected that despite being out, many people still remain unaware of it. He pushed back against assumptions that public and private personas must align, saying, “But just because there’s some people who don’t know doesn’t mean I’m not out.”

He also addressed the practical challenges of coming out in the NBA, saying the “consequences of being queer in American society are still profound” — especially in sports where the stakes include corporate sponsorships, locker room dynamics, and public perception.

#JohnAmaechi #NBA #basketball #LGBTQIA #comingout #sports

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johnamaechi, nba, sports, lgbtqia, comingout, basketball

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