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John Amaechi explains why he didn’t come out as gay during his playing days

May 2, 2013 1:34 pm
John Amaechi explains why he didn’t come out as gay during his playing days

amaechi-jazzJohn Amaechi has recently spoke out on why he hasn’t come out openly as gay during his playing days. Ex-NBA player said he did not feel safe.

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Ex-NBA center says being gay in NBA “better” than being gay in Premier League

May 1, 2013 4:06 pm
Ex-NBA center says being gay in NBA “better” than being gay in Premier League

Ex-NBA center John Amaechi has said being gay in NBA “better” than being gay in Premier League.

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Ex-NBA center: I’ve been approached by athletes who may come out as gays

April 25, 2013 12:23 am
Ex-NBA center: I’ve been approached by athletes who may come out as gays

An interview with former NBA center John Amaechi.

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Ex-NBA star John Amaechi hits out at Manchester United boss’ management style

March 27, 2013 11:02 am
Ex-NBA star John Amaechi hits out at Manchester United boss’ management style

Former NBA star John Amaechi has criticised the management style of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, Sportsmole reported.

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Former NBA player to speak at all-school assembly

March 14, 2013 4:00 pm
Former NBA player to speak at all-school assembly

John Amaechi, the first professional basketball player to come out as openly gay, will speak at an all-school assembly.

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John Amaechi-backed BBA announces new league launch plan

January 11, 2013 4:58 pm
John Amaechi-backed BBA announces new league launch plan

The British Basketball Association has announced plans to launch a new professional basketball league in the UK next year. The group, which counts ex-NBA star John Amaechi as a co-director, would launch as a rival to the existing British Basketball [...]

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Former NBA star Amaechi thanks doctors for saving his life

January 7, 2013 10:59 am
Former NBA star Amaechi thanks doctors for saving his life

Ex-basketball star John Amaechi has thanked two Greater Manchester hospitals for saving his life after an infection left him unable to breathe, BBC reported. The Stockport-based former NBA player underwent an operation in December after being diagnosed with pneumonia. He [...]

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Former gay NBA player spoke on stereotypes

November 1, 2012 11:29 am
Former gay NBA player spoke on stereotypes

For a large chunk of his childhood, John Amaechi was convinced his mother was a Jedi, possessing the same all-knowing, calming vibe as the fictional Star Wars masters. A doctor in England, she could calm her patients’ worried families with [...]

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