NBL’s first openly gay player Isaac Humphries ‘disappointed’ by Cairns’ rejection of Pride jersey
Cairns major sponsor slams refusal to wear special Pride jersey
The Melbourne United forward, the league’s first active openly gay player, revealed the mental health struggles he’d endured while coming to terms with his sexuality in an emotional address to teammates last November.The NBL said the round was designed to “promote, celebrate and give thanks to the LGBTQ+ community, while showcasing basketball as a sport striving to provide a safe, healthy and accessible environment for all”.
Cairns coach Adam Forde insisted the club supported the pride round concept but was protecting its players, shutting down further questions and not allowing player Ben Ayres to respond when he was asked to explain the squad’s decision. “If we are going to move forward with true equality, equity and inclusion in sport for LGBTQ+ athletes, we have to start by getting honest. We have to acknowledge there is a problem,” he said.
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