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Amaechi on The Daily Show tonight

Dennis Ayers

Earlier this month, John Amaechi publicly announced he was gay and became the first ever NBA player to come out. (Over 6 years he played for five different teams, among them Orlando Magic and the Utah Jazz.) AfterElton's interview with him can be found here. Amaechi's announcement drew predictable reactions from current NBA players. This comment, from Philadelphia center Steven Hunter, seemed typical:

"For real? He's gay for real? Nowadays it's proven that people can live double lives. I watch a lot of TV, so I see a lot of sick perverted stuff about married men running around with gay guys and all types of foolishness. But hey, as long as he don't make any advances toward me I'm fine with it. As long as he came to play basketball like a man and conducted himself like a good person, I'd be fine with it."

Ugh. That's about all I can say. At any rate, Amaechi has a new book called Man in the Middle where he talks about his experiences as a closeted gay player in the NBA. Also, tonight he'll show up on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Amaechi sounds like a class act, so should be worth tuning in for. The YouTube clip below is a profile of the athlete.

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Dennis Ayers

on Tue, 2007-02-27 22:48.

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Goldie (not verified)

on Tue, 2007-02-27 23:07.

Sorry, but he was on last night. So, you'll have to catch the early evening repeat. The interview was funny and great, as usual.

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Dennis Ayers (not verified)

on Tue, 2007-02-27 23:28.

Hey Goldie: You're right. Apparently, the episode is being re-aired on Comedy Central tonight at 8:00pm EST

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johnosahon (not verified)

on Wed, 2007-02-28 00:48.

well dennis you seem to be from the past. i taught amaechi appeared with stewart yesterday,
unless i am from the future.LOL

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Jennie (not verified)

on Wed, 2007-02-28 01:59.

I love seeing Jon interview gay male guests, and I love seeing him talk about anything gay. He is such an adorable, sexy little straight man.

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CK (not verified)

on Wed, 2007-02-28 05:41.

I wish Jon would go a bit into details, instead of turning everything into a punch line. It is sad to hear that none of John Amaechi's old teammates have contacted him since he came out.

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Bill S (not verified)

on Thu, 2007-03-01 03:34.

Unfortunately, since I didn't realize the episode aired the night before, I didn't catch the the repeat.
Fortunately, I DID tape the episode that aired, as the guest was Jake Gyllenhaal.

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