“Well, you know, I hate gay people. I let it be known, I don’t like gay people. I don’t like to be around gay people. Yeah, I’m homophobic. I don’t like it. It shouldn’t be in the world for that or in the United States for that. So, yeah, I don’t like it.”-Tim Hardaway
A week after retired center John Amaechi became the first active or former NBA player to publicly acknowledge he was gay, one of the most popular players in Heat franchise history offered a blunt view on homosexuality Wednesday during a radio interview.
Former Heat guard Tim Hardaway, who had been making public appearances for the NBA, said on Miami-based 790 The Ticket he would not have tolerated a gay player on his team and would have asked to have been traded in such a situation or would have asked to have the gay teammate be traded.
…Hardaway was asked if his opinion would be different if a top-level teammate acknowledged being gay.
“If he were that great, something would still have to give,” he said. “People would feel uncomfortable with that. If you’re not gay, nobody in that locker room would feel comfortable with that person on your team.”
He 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.” read more
They usually say those who try so hard to deny it are are normally caught up in that type of life style.
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion!
This is getting a little out of hane. I do respect his opinion b/c after all we are all entitled to our own. But hate is such a powerful word. Is he doing this to get attention or does he really hate gay people? How could you hate people?
WOW… WTF?
i dont hate them i jus dont agree wit wat they do
i feel sorry for him, he is ignorant. like #1 said he probably is trying to hide something
hatin gay pple is like being a racist. i dont hate them i jus dont agree wit wat they do
I don’t like the gay lifestyle either. I won’t hang out with a dude once I realize he’s gay. I’ll say hello to him, be cordial to him, but won’t chill with him. Nope.
I dislike a lot of things but I would never tell anyone Its 2007 Hardaway get a life and keep comments like that to yourself because words like that might get you a beat down someone needs a reality check
Oh yeah…he is sooooooooooo gay!
@ #1NUBIANQUEEN, WTF??? Who are “THEY” that keeps saying things to you? They say!!! I’m tired of hearing people saying, “They say”! WTF are you talking about…other gays like yourself?
Tim spoke his mind and now he’s trying to retract because of “Homoterroist”! Why would he want to dress and shower in a locker with another dude who’s fancying his pecker for disdane reasons? Just because you’re a lesbian, don’t start laying more bogus foundations! Y’all need to quit it! lol
Whateva…he meant what he said. Tim probably is homosexual…
I heard that crap on the news this morning, he sounded sooooooo ignorant.
I heard the broadcast last night… He sounded really ignorant, at BEST… Someone must’ve have told him to go back and apologize for that ‘ish. Its like, Dag! In my opinion, I say who you prefer to put the damned WOOD to should have no Bering’s on your skills as an athlete. Some str8 guys act like if a gay guy even smiles or speaks to them like any regular person would, they’re gonna get Cooties or something…”ewwwwwww, he smiled at me…I’m tellin’ my mommy”, lolol. Seriously tho, Like…WTF? Get a grip…Anyhoo.. I’m glad Tim went back and cleared things up…lol Yea RIGHT – A little too late perhaps, Timmy Boy??
Meatloaf where the hell u been?
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I don’t think that you should hate anybody, but it’s quite funny how the world is running away from the teachings of the bible. It’s like your butt will get damn near shot for saying anything against gay people, (well in hollyweird anyway) it’s like people would rather please the world. I believe that its wrong but it’s their business.
^^**must’ve told him**^^
Why do celebrities make comments and later take them back? If that’s how he feels fine. That just shows his ignorance but don’t go back and say you didn’t mean it when you really did. People in the spotlight need to watch their words.
Wow, hate is such a strong word…
IT DONT MATTER TO ME..I KNO MY SEXUALITY AND IM COMFORTABLE BEING AROUND A GAY MALE OR FEMALE..IT DOESNT BOTHER ME..AND USUALLY IF ONE IS GAY, THEY ARENT GOING TO TRY AND PURSUE ANYTHING WITH ANOTHER WHOM THEY KNO IS NOT GAY. SO WHAT HE SAID ABOUT BEING UNCOMFRTABLE IN THE LOCKERROOM, I UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS SAYING BUT AT THE SAME TIME, THE GAY B-BALL PLAYER IS PROBBABLY NOT LOOKIN THERE WAY ANYWAY
co-sign w/quietstorm… If you feel the need to appologize for what you say, then why say it in the first place?
i think everyone has a type including gays and lesbians!!-and people need to realize somtimes people are being nice not hitting on you-but i guess if u have had a bad experience you will never get over it? i guess “they” are all the same- lustfully lookinat you?-that crazy-WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!
I was thinking the same thing #17, dont say something and then come back and retract it just because it’ll make people feel better. If that’s how you feel then oh well…everyone is entitled to their own opinion. And yes the world is slowy running away from religious teachings…we even have gay ministers?! what’s up with that? But to each his/her own…the only ones who has to pay for their sins are themselves.
I was on the phone with my girl when I heard that interview on yesterday and the first thing I said was, “He’ll be apologizing tomorrow, I ASSURE you! He won’t MEAN it, but he will DEFINITELY apologize because David Stern don’t play that shit AND it’s gonna cost him some money!”
My girl was like, “Nah, he said that shit with too much conviction, he ain’t apologizing for that.”
My response: “Call me in the morning and I’ll read his apology to you.”
I won.
I agree 17 and 20, if you gonna say some heavy words like that, then stick by it.
Freedom of speech, people dont have to like what he says or agree with it, but he is entitled to say whatever he wants.
He’s so ugly. What a waste of oxygen.
What in the name of Isiah Washington is he doing!!!!!
Free speech is only free speech when you’re not offending anyone.
honestly tho if your in a locker room concerned with who’s lookin at your body then your the one thats gay.
Whoever said hating gay people is like being racist, that true it’s called homophobia but then you said you don’t agree with how they live. Would you be offended by someone saying “I’m not racist I just don’t agree with how black people live” because it’s the same thing.
a lot of men are “homophobic” but that is something he should have kept to himself…
Just becuz someone is gay does not mean that they like all males or all females that they see. I mean gay people do have standards. its not like you jump on the first thing that comes your way lol. So about that in the locker room stuff I dont buy it. If I want someone I dont have to sneak to look at them to get them. Its plenty of people in this world. No one should have to sneak looks gay or straight.
What he said was real ignorant. Its 2007 people, just let people do they thing.
Just becuz someone is gay does not mean that they like all males or all females that they see. I mean gay people do have standards. its not like you jump on the first thing that comes your way lol. So about that in the locker room stuff I dont buy it. If I want someone I dont have to sneak to look at them to get them. Its plenty of people in this world. No one should have to sneak looks gay or straight.
What he said was real ignorant. Its 2007 people, just let people do they thing. …..
In this day and age, with Kramer’s racist tirade a few months back, and the continued attitudes towards Gay people, this country really has a long way to go. It is no secret that within the African American community, homophobia lives. People like Hardaway, Kanye West and others African American’s who have openingly come out and condem Gay people is nothing new. It’s just magnified 50X, because these people are celebrities. With that being said, it does not give them the right to tear another human being down. Celebrities, Athletes alike, all have a moral and social contribution in what they say and do, because we buy their products and the media that they put out, with that being said, there really needs to be more emphasis on tolerance and ignorance. No one can judge Gay people but God! We should not buy into the racial hatred and tolerance, no matter what your social/economical status is!
yall are messed up just because hes gay, they are people just like u and me dumb idiots
In this day and age, with Kramer’s racist tirade a few months back, and the continued attitudes towards Gay people, this country really has a long way to go. It is no secret that within the African American community, homophobia lives. People like Hardaway, Kanye West and others African American’s who have openingly come out and condem Gay people is nothing new. It’s just magnified 50X, because these people are celebrities. With that being said, it does not give them the right to tear another human being down. Celebrities, Athletes alike, all have a moral and social contribution in what they say and do, because we buy their products and the media that they put out, with that being said, there really needs to be more emphasis on tolerance and ignorance. No one can judge Gay people but God! We should not buy into the racial hatred and tolerance, no matter what your social/economical status is! Buying into this hatred, just perpetuates and breeds more hatred! It’s just wrong! I am not for or against Gay’s, it is just a matter of doing what is right as far as we are all human beings and we all want to be treated with the same respect, regardless of race, color,religion or sexual oreintation.
That is truly sad what he said and what some of these posters are saying. I guess if it’s ok for him to say he hates gay people and he worries about them looking at him in the locker room on the radio then some racist white man has the right to say he hates black people and worries about them stealing from him on a radio show, right? I mean, it is freedom of speech, right?
Not cool man.
EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINION, BUT WHAT HE SAID WAS STR8 UP IGNORANT. NOT EVERY GAY MAN IS CHECKING U OUT IN THE LOCKER ROOM.
IT’S STUPID TO HATE ANYONE, BECAUSE WHOEVER U HATE WILL END UP BEING IN UR LIFE SOMEHOW.
JUST CUZ HE SAID SOMETHING STUPID LIKE THAT, ONE OF HIS KIDS GONNA END UP BEING GAY.
I have lots of lesbian friends…they’re the best to hang out with. I can go to a lesbian bar and there’s no fear of getting hit on because it’s obvious that I’m straight. I’m just there to have a good time with my girls. I don’t think anyone is checking me out that way.
Someone’s sexual preference should not affect how he/she is treated in the workplace or out of the workplace. And for a peer to come out with such ugly hate speech, it’s really offense. Tim Hardaway is entitled to his opinion but to be as ugly as he was when he spewed that nonsense was unacceptable. All he is doing in encouraging hate towards gays and lesbians…
Angel,
I’m here and I’m good! I left you a note on Brian McKnights page! I had to chill a minute, because these women be stalkin me! They don’t know I have only one Boo on Concreteloop!
You been kickin some ass girl! Doing big things! Keep it up! Oprah’s has you in her top five! And, keep that A- average in school!
To # 15: Whoever said the Bible was some authority that we should take not of?
Now, just because someone has a little bit of celebrity does not meant that they are also enlightened, couth, or articulate.
If you do not care for gay people that is fine. However, you do not have the right to verbally assault that group in a public space. That is completely inappropriate.
What is about gay people that makes him act so enraged and passionate and up-in-arms about the issue? Just do you.
I agree with the earlier post, if you are secure in your own personal sexuality you shouldn’t be worried about somebody else. My grandmother use to say that the first hen that cackled laid the egg – sounds like tim hardaway has a few eggs in his closet.
This dude was SO adamant and passionate about his comments. I feel that he may be one of the ones still “IN DA CLOSET!”
Why else would you go over the top in the manner he did. Your sexual preference has absolutely NOTHING to do with the sport!
He can miss me with the apology because it’s not from the heart! He’s done with anyway so who cares about his opinion!
He may have apologized but he meant that shit regardless!
HE’S HUMAN…NEXT
It’s Hilarious That most homophobe’s won’t stand a chance with Fly gay Guy anyway..I have alotta gay friends that are sexy as hell and Stay fly..Not feminine and have great jobs..And they would Laugh at this fool thinkin that they are tryna get wit him..PUHLEAAAZE..don’t flatter your self
He’s just mad that he wasn’t being checked out in the locker room…guess he’s upset that he doesn’t meet John Amaechi’s high standards. Loser.
IT KILLS ME THAT PEOPLE WHO HATE GAY PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE THAT THEIR HATE IS JUST A BIG A SIN AS THEY FEEL THE HOMOSEXUALITY IS
Its funny how the world tries to justify hate with the bible. The bible says a lot of things. One of the more important points in the bible is to love your neighbor. If you feel its wrong…..Yes, thats your business..But many things are wrong!
Example: Gluttony
Example: I hate fat b!tches and they going to hell cause THE BIBLE STATES…..GLUTTONY IS A SIN….
A LOT OF YALL WILL BE FUCKED UP!
The next thing you know, they’ll be sending his behind to rehab like they did IW.
I am so sick of gay people trying to make thier struggle into something like the black civil rights struggle. It is insulting to every person who gave thier lives in that struggle! And all these other races come over to the U.S. with no respect for black people…and if it wasn’t for us them white folks would be lynching thier asses!
#51 let me guess..you think being gay is a choice, right?
What he says is a contridiction, cause the actions the NBA or any Professional team take is so gay that it should just be a requirement, such as showering in the same shower room with 11 others, riding on a confind bus for numerous hours with others of the same sex, not really manly or str8. Then lets not forget about all the emotions and excitement that they display with game winning shots and buzzer beaters. That all to me SCREAM gay, so what or who is to determain what is legally gay or not.
Tim Hardaway is probably gay as hell.
Come on out the closet, Tim!
Wow, black male celebs sure are talking out their asses these days.
I don’t care if he feels this way because of his “good Christian values” or whatever excuse people are coming up for him. What came out of his mouth was blind, ignorant hate, and no “sorry” is going to cut it. He’s caught out there now, and whatever he loses from his statements is probably deserved.
What if was he said was directed at Jewish people, or Asian people, or white people, or any other group? Nobody would think it was cool. But since it’s just gay people (the people guilty of the ONLY sin preached against in the bible) oh, then it’s ok–he’s just human. Hell no to that. It’s THIS kind of hate that came out of his mouth that is responsible for the countless gay people bashed and/or killed for doing nothing more than minding their own damn business and being themselves. And no matter what religion or creed you are, it isn’t right. Keep your hate to yourselves and learn how to cope, because in this country EVERYONE has the right to freedom and the pursuit of happiness (at least they should).
Words like these would be unacceptable if they were aimed at any other group of people. It’s unfortunate that homosexuals still fall into the loop hole.
“…I don’t hate black people, I just don’t agree with what they do like steal cars or whatever…”
Is pretty much the racial equivalent to what a lot of you posters are saying about gay people.
We as black people should be careful about doing to others what was done to us. Don’t forget, part of the reason our people were enslaved was because someone used the Bible to justify it by saying God cursed us.
We are all entitled to our opinons but this is bigger than just having a controversial opionion. This was plain ignorance if no other reason than the public forum he used to spew his opinion.
With the NBA cancelling his appearances at the All Star Weedend event, maybe he will be reminded of what it feels like to be in a minority group who is hated or discriminated against.
That’s stupid. Although I don’t agree with their lifestyle I would NEVER disrespect them like that. That’s wrong.
@ Afrobabe…
Don’t you dare compare disliking gays to racism. People don’t have a choice in what race they’ll be, but they do have a choice in their sexual appetite. Don’t get me wrong, both types of prejudices are wrong but are not on the same level. It’s like someone going into a store and shoplifts, is it the same as someone committing a quadruple homicide? They are both unlawful but on different levels.
Timmy was wrong for saying that shit, but I understand where he is coming from. You know how many times John Amaechi must have patted him on the but during the course of his career?…..lmao. Tim must have reflected and felt funny…I understand!
Preach!!! @ 49, 55 and 57
Did anyone happen to catch The Real World last night? They touched on the subject of Christianity and homosexuality. Davis, the gay cast member, brought up a good point as some of you posters have. The Bible says a lot of things are wrong and sinful yet many people pick and choose which points to believe in as they see fit. He talked about how in the Bible it says something about women who pray without their heads covered are shaming the Lord and should have their hair shaved off. I’m almost 100% sure that not even 10% of women cover their heads before praying. But of course, in this society we think this is silly and don’t take it seriously because that’s the way people felt many years ago. And what about premarital sex? This is also a sin. But I guess it’s “not as big” a sin as being gay, right? My point is, if someone is going to use the Bible to justify their hate then they should be following the Bible to the letter because who are they to pick and choose what is right and wrong in the Bible.