Hey, did you hear Jason Collins is a homosexual? What, the president called? He's on Good Morning America? Let's all get in touch with our feelings:
Dozens of NBA players sent messages to Collins after the story was posted Monday, many doing so through social media. The support didn't stop there, with President Barack Obama also calling to offer his support.
"It's incredible. Just try to live an honest, genuine life, and the next thing you know you have the president calling you," Collins said. "He was incredibly supportive and he was proud of me, said this not only affected my life but others going forward."
I'll skip the group hug and recall a time when professional athletes had the decency and sheer politeness not to foist their "issues" upon all of us:
When [Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame linebacker Jack] Lambert was two years old his parents were divorced. He'd spend weekends with his father. Most of the time they'd play ball. A few years ago Jim O'Brien of The Pittsburgh Press asked Lambert if his parents' divorce had affected him in any way.
"I'm sure it did," Lambert said, "but I don't think it's the business of readers of The Pittsburgh Press."
It sure was better back then.
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