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Dutabi84 · 02-15-2007, 01:48 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2766213

Former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway said on a radio show Wednesday afternoon that he would not want a gay player on his team.

Tim Hardaway
Hardaway

"You know, I hate gay people, so I let it be known," Hardaway said. "I don't like gay people and I don't like to be around gay people. I am homophobic. I don't like it. It shouldn't be in the world or in the United States."

Hardaway was a guest of Miami Herald columnist Dan Le Betard on the Miami radio show Sports Talk 790 and was asked how he would deal with a gay teammate. When asked if he would accept an active player's coming out, such as that of retired NBA center John Amaechi, Hardaway replied: "First of all, I wouldn't want him on my team.

"And second of all, if he was on my team, I would, you know, really distance myself from him because, uh, I don't think that's right. And you know I don't think he should be in the locker room while we're in the locker room. I wouldn't even be a part of that," he said.

Hardaway later apologized for the remarks during a telephone interview with Fox affiliate WSVN in Miami.

"Yes, I regret it. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said I hate gay people or anything like that," he said. "That was my mistake."

Hardaway, who was in Las Vegas on Tuesday at a pre-All Star Game NBA Cares outreach event, was both a coach and player for the ABA's Florida Pit Bulls in 2006.

Hardaway played for five NBA teams from 1990-2003 and was a five-time All-Star. He finished with averages of 17.7 points and 8.2 assists.

Dutabi84 · 02-15-2007, 01:50 AM

Tim Hardaway "shouldn't be in the world or in the United States." What a worthless moron.

AKA · 02-15-2007, 02:29 AM

What a dick.

TVFactFan · 02-15-2007, 11:39 AM

The statement he made about-"Distancing himself from the gay player was fine but when he said-"I hate gay people i was like-"OH NO Tim-lol Didn't have to go there

friendsfan77 · 02-15-2007, 11:42 AM

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"Yes, I regret it. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said I hate gay people or anything like that," he said. "That was my mistake."

too little, too late

Brian Damage · 02-15-2007, 12:29 PM

That was a pretty stupid statement to make.

TVFactFan · 02-15-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

That was a pretty stupid statement to make.

It would have sounded a little better if he said-"I just really have no interest in discussing gay topics"

LOL

Mr. Cranky · 02-15-2007, 12:37 PM

What an idiot.

mriggles · 02-15-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

That was a pretty stupid statement to make.

Stupid is to light a word. He is entitled to his feelings, but cmon, shut up buddy!!!!!!

JuicyCoutureGirl · 02-15-2007, 04:34 PM

What an ass! He probably said this just for attention, his name hasn't been in the media for awhile...

friendsfan77 · 02-15-2007, 05:36 PM

it was one thing to read what he had said, but hearing the words come out of his actual mouth on the news earlier for some reason made it seem even more disturbing

freshprinceofLA · 02-15-2007, 09:15 PM

what a dumba*s he should've kept it to himself. That's really wrong.

canuckkidd · 02-16-2007, 11:00 AM

I met Tim Hadaway when he played for Dream Team II at the World Basketball Championships in Toronto. He was very kind and signed my basketball. I was shocked to hear his comments towards gay people. Unlike his other NBA colleagues who have given politically correct answers, he was very honest with his answer towards how he feels about gay people. However, his honestly has really offended a lot of people and resulted in the NBA never allowing him to be a spokesperson for their league again. I do not agree with his beliefs or how he stated his answer (he was out of line) but I am pretty sure he is not the only player in the league who shares the same feelings. He just had the guts to speak his mind, I guess he felt he had nothing to lose since he was no longer in the league. It just goes to show times have not change homophobia and racism still exist and will never go away.

catlover79 · 02-16-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mriggles

Stupid is to light a word. He is entitled to his feelings, but cmon, shut up buddy!!!!!!

WAY too harsh!

DOPEY85xxx · 02-19-2007, 04:34 PM

What a *****.

02-15-2007, 01:48 AM	#1
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Tim Hardaway - "I hate gay people." http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2766213 Former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway said on a radio show Wednesday afternoon that he would not want a gay player on his team. Tim Hardaway Hardaway "You know, I hate gay people, so I let it be known," Hardaway said. "I don't like gay people and I don't like to be around gay people. I am homophobic. I don't like it. It shouldn't be in the world or in the United States." Hardaway was a guest of Miami Herald columnist Dan Le Betard on the Miami radio show Sports Talk 790 and was asked how he would deal with a gay teammate. When asked if he would accept an active player's coming out, such as that of retired NBA center John Amaechi, Hardaway replied: "First of all, I wouldn't want him on my team. "And second of all, if he was on my team, I would, you know, really distance myself from him because, uh, I don't think that's right. And you know I don't think he should be in the locker room while we're in the locker room. I wouldn't even be a part of that," he said. Hardaway later apologized for the remarks during a telephone interview with Fox affiliate WSVN in Miami. "Yes, I regret it. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said I hate gay people or anything like that," he said. "That was my mistake." Hardaway, who was in Las Vegas on Tuesday at a pre-All Star Game NBA Cares outreach event, was both a coach and player for the ABA's Florida Pit Bulls in 2006. Hardaway played for five NBA teams from 1990-2003 and was a five-time All-Star. He finished with averages of 17.7 points and 8.2 assists.

02-15-2007, 12:29 PM	#6
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02-15-2007, 04:34 PM	#10
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02-15-2007, 01:50 AM	#2
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Tim Hardaway "shouldn't be in the world or in the United States." What a worthless moron.

02-15-2007, 02:29 AM	#3
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02-15-2007, 11:39 AM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,137	The statement he made about-"Distancing himself from the gay player was fine but when he said-"I hate gay people i was like-"OH NO Tim-lol Didn't have to go there

02-15-2007, 05:36 PM	#11
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	it was one thing to read what he had said, but hearing the words come out of his actual mouth on the news earlier for some reason made it seem even more disturbing

02-16-2007, 11:00 AM	#13
canuckkidd :) Senior Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,065	I met Tim Hadaway when he played for Dream Team II at the World Basketball Championships in Toronto. He was very kind and signed my basketball. I was shocked to hear his comments towards gay people. Unlike his other NBA colleagues who have given politically correct answers, he was very honest with his answer towards how he feels about gay people. However, his honestly has really offended a lot of people and resulted in the NBA never allowing him to be a spokesperson for their league again. I do not agree with his beliefs or how he stated his answer (he was out of line) but I am pretty sure he is not the only player in the league who shares the same feelings. He just had the guts to speak his mind, I guess he felt he had nothing to lose since he was no longer in the league. It just goes to show times have not change homophobia and racism still exist and will never go away.

02-19-2007, 04:34 PM	#15
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