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RJ : NBA Players Wouldn't Be Comfortable with Gay Teammate

In the wake of Sheryl Swoopes' revelation that she is a lesbian, there is new discussion of how NBA stars would react to a gay man in their midst.
Richard Jefferson is one of the few players to go on the record about the issue. RJ says he doesn't think NBA players would be comfortable showering and dressing with a gay teammate. Still, Jefferson thinks that ultimately, a gay superstar might be accepted.