2 Mommmms! Denver Nuggets Forward Kenneth Faried Joins Athlete Ally Gay Advocacy Group Via HuffingtonPost Denver Nuggets star Kenneth Faried has become the first NBA player to join an organization devoted to fighting homophobia in sports, and said he hopes his involvement will raise awareness of gay rights in professional basketball. Equal rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community is close to the heart of Faried, nicknamed the “Manimal” for his fierceness on the court. The 23-year-old forward was raised in New Jersey by two mothers, who married in 2007. Faried recently appeared with his mothers in a video for the advocacy group OneColorado, to encourage Colorado to legalize civil unions. “Becoming an Athlete Ally gives me the opportunity to spread a message of inclusiveness throughout the NBA and our country,” said Faried in a statement to The Huffington Post, referring to the non-profit group that advocates for gay rights in sports. “I have two moms and I love them both very much. I respect, honor and support them in every way. The bond I have with them has made me realize that I want all members of the LGBT community — whether they are parents, players, coaches or fans — to feel welcome in the NBA and in all of our communities.” As a member of Athlete Ally, Faried joins Brendon Ayanbadejo of the Baltimore Ravens, Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota Vikings, Scott Fujita of the Cleveland Browns, Connor Barwin of the Houston Texans, as well as professional international sports stars and college players. “In the last month, we have seen seven professional athletes around the world align with Athlete Ally,” said Hudson Taylor, executive director of Athlete Ally and a wrestling coach at Columbia University. “Kenneth is standing out not only as an incredible talent, but as an incredible ally. We are thrilled to have him on board and grateful to the NBA for its continued leadership.” Were sure Kenneth is a nice enough guy, but we’re not gonna lie, it looks like he has a very personal interest in seeing that gays are treated equally, and we’re not talking about his 2 moms… Image via AP
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A “Lil Positivity”: Denver Nuggets 2 Mother Baller Kenneth Faried Becomes First NBA Player To Join Athlete Ally Gay-Advocacy Group
