Comments on: Former Piston Mateen Cleaves would have ‘no problem’ with gay teammate http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/ Your Go-To Source For Pistons Coverage Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Anthony http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/comment-page-1/#comment-125394 Anthony Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:06:01 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=13120#comment-125394 I found this to be quite interesting actually so its news to me lol I found this to be quite interesting actually so its news to me lol

]]> By: Patrick Hayes http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/comment-page-1/#comment-125322 Patrick Hayes Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:14:20 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=13120#comment-125322 <p>No worries rick, sorry for overreacting and misinterpreting.</p> No worries rick, sorry for overreacting and misinterpreting.

]]> By: Big Rick http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/comment-page-1/#comment-125310 Big Rick Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:51:41 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=13120#comment-125310 @ Patrick. I wasn't trying to sound ignorant but I may have came across that way. Was just trying to say that it's not a big deal, that's all. Unfortunately, we live in a world in which everything that is said by a person of above average profile or stature is scritinized. Some people may perceive that as a character flaw depending on which side they stand on as far as homosexuality is concerned. With that being said, he deserves props for speaking out because that was pretty brave. Thanks for clarifying your stance.  @ Patrick. I wasn’t trying to sound ignorant but I may have came across that way. Was just trying to say that it’s not a big deal, that’s all. Unfortunately, we live in a world in which everything that is said by a person of above average profile or stature is scritinized. Some people may perceive that as a character flaw depending on which side they stand on as far as homosexuality is concerned. With that being said, he deserves props for speaking out because that was pretty brave. Thanks for clarifying your stance. 

]]> By: Kobina http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/comment-page-1/#comment-125265 Kobina Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:29:27 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=13120#comment-125265 Kenneth "The Manimal" Faried was adopted and raised by 2 women, he has also taken a stance against homophobia in sports.  Anything that moves us towards more inclusiveness and respect for our fellow humans, is a net plus to me. Kenneth “The Manimal” Faried was adopted and raised by 2 women, he has also taken a stance against homophobia in sports.  Anything that moves us towards more inclusiveness and respect for our fellow humans, is a net plus to me.

]]> By: Patrick Hayes http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/comment-page-1/#comment-125257 Patrick Hayes Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:01:07 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=13120#comment-125257 <p>I seriously have to explain this to people, why this is newsworthy? Christ. OK, here goes: Mateen Cleaves is a former Pistons player and current Pistons broadcaster. So he's a prominent athlete and media personality who spoke on what is currently a very talked about issue in sports and society. Therefore, because he chose to speak on it, and do so in a way that not many straight athletes or former athletes do, it is newsworthy. You don't have to care, but it's still newsworthy. I hope this helps helps everyone out who was struggling with this. </p> I seriously have to explain this to people, why this is newsworthy? Christ. OK, here goes:

Mateen Cleaves is a former Pistons player and current Pistons broadcaster. So he’s a prominent athlete and media personality who spoke on what is currently a very talked about issue in sports and society. Therefore, because he chose to speak on it, and do so in a way that not many straight athletes or former athletes do, it is newsworthy. You don’t have to care, but it’s still newsworthy.

I hope this helps helps everyone out who was struggling with this. 

]]> By: Big Rick http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/comment-page-1/#comment-125254 Big Rick Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:51:30 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=13120#comment-125254 I'm well aware who Mateen Cleaves is. I don't think he's a scrub although he's had a somewhat forgetful NBA career much like you said said did not adequately reflect his college or high school career. My question was more aimed at why is it relevant if he doesn't mind gays in the locker room. Personally I think it's weird for him to make such a statement. Just don't see the relevance on this site. But being he is a former Piston with strong Michigan ties, so I guess that makes it newsworthy. But my point being who cares if he's comfortable being around homosexuals? So what, lol. To each his own though.  I’m well aware who Mateen Cleaves is. I don’t think he’s a scrub although he’s had a somewhat forgetful NBA career much like you said said did not adequately reflect his college or high school career. My question was more aimed at why is it relevant if he doesn’t mind gays in the locker room. Personally I think it’s weird for him to make such a statement. Just don’t see the relevance on this site. But being he is a former Piston with strong Michigan ties, so I guess that makes it newsworthy. But my point being who cares if he’s comfortable being around homosexuals? So what, lol. To each his own though. 

]]> By: Merwin http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/comment-page-1/#comment-125248 Merwin Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:34:52 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=13120#comment-125248 Patrick, it's not your fault that some of your readers are completely lame.  Don't take it personally, just keep up the good work.  Great post.  Thank you. Patrick, it’s not your fault that some of your readers are completely lame.  Don’t take it personally, just keep up the good work.  Great post.  Thank you.

]]> By: Patrick Hayes http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/comment-page-1/#comment-125184 Patrick Hayes Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:05:12 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=13120#comment-125184 <p>He's one of the greatest high school players this state has produced, he's an all-time great college player and, although he didn't have a NBA career reflective of that college success, he had a long, good professional career. On top of that, he seems to have managed his money from that brief NBA career well, he moved back to his hometown and he's a fixture at community events, Boys and Girls Club, etc. in Michigan. So yeah, total scrub.</p> He’s one of the greatest high school players this state has produced, he’s an all-time great college player and, although he didn’t have a NBA career reflective of that college success, he had a long, good professional career. On top of that, he seems to have managed his money from that brief NBA career well, he moved back to his hometown and he’s a fixture at community events, Boys and Girls Club, etc. in Michigan. So yeah, total scrub.

]]> By: Patrick Hayes http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/comment-page-1/#comment-125182 Patrick Hayes Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:03:11 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=13120#comment-125182 <p>Yes</p> Yes

]]> By: Mrshourite http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/03/former-piston-mateen-cleaves-would-have-no-problem-with-gay-teammate/comment-page-1/#comment-125056 Mrshourite Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:24:06 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=13120#comment-125056 Ok........this is news? Ok……..this is news?

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