NBA referee Bill Kennedy reveals he is gay

[Fudge]

:banana: :banana: :banana:

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-referee-bill-kennedy-reveals-he-is-gay--rajon-rondo-made-alleged-homosexual-slur-to-him-174255321.html


Bill Kennedy, one of the NBA's top referees, has revealed he is gay.

"I am proud to be an NBA referee and I am proud to be a gay man," Kennedy told Yahoo Sports on Sunday night. "I am following in the footsteps of others who have self-identified in the hopes that will send a message to young men and women in sports that you must allow no one to make you feel ashamed of who you are."


In the game officials’ report used as part of the NBA's investigation – which includes details provided to Yahoo Sports from National Basketball Referee's Association general counsel Lee Seham – Kennedy and fellow referee Ben Taylor described Rondo's post-ejection diatribe as including the statements: "You're a mother------- ******. … You're a f------ ******, Billy."

Rondo is a SAVAGE :roll:

[ShaqTwizzle]

:biggums:

[VengefulAngel]

Good on him, the moment this doesn't becomes the headline I think we've won as a society.

Rondo is a motherfcker.

[WayOfWade]

That's fine, reminds me of when one of the Collins brothers revealed his sexuality. In the NBA, I really don't think that's a big problem

[Segatti]

Why is this important?

[Derka]

Don't care what orientation he claims, just stop being a shitty referee Bill.

[VengefulAngel]

Don't care what orientation he claims, just stop being a shitty referee Bill.

This made lol so much.:lol :lol :lol

[TheImmortal]

http://i.imgur.com/dI7vzdP.gif

[Fudge]

Caption this

http://img.spokeo.com/public/900-600/bill_kennedy_2012_01_03.jpg

[JohnnySic]

Is this kind of thing newsworthy any more?

[Derka]

This made lol so much.:lol :lol :lol

I saw the beginning of the thread title from the main forum page and all I could see was "NBA referee Bill Kennedy..." and I found myself thinking "Please God, tell me he's been fired." Dude is another Joe Crawford with his bullshit "EVERYONE LOOK AT ME, I'M PART OF THE SHOW TOO!" calls.

[90sgoat]

Being gay is so 00s, it's all about being a tranny now.

[Fudge]

Bill's greatest moment to date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSHt_azPnhI

[TheImmortal]

Is this kind of thing newsworthy any more?
http://i.imgur.com/I0xixax.gif

[Velocirap31]

So brave. Give him a courage award.

[kwajo]

Anyone complaining about the announcement about being gay needs to look at the story again. This isn't significant because he came out as gay, it's significant because Rondo and Rivers (and who knows how many others) have been openly harassing the man in his workplace. It's one thing to call him out for bad calls and shitting reffing (which he knows a lot about), but it is hateful and wrong for them to put him down because of his sexuality. We don't tolerate hate speech about races or religions in the workplace, and we shouldn't allow it for sexual orientation either.

This has clearly been a problem for a while, which is why he is coming out. It's all part of removing plausible deniability from the situation. Now the next time someone says those things to Kennedy they can't pretend they didn't know. In this case Rondo would definitely pretend he didn't know and would get punished by the league by the standards of him saying that to a straight man just out of anger. If it happens again it will be treated as hate speech and the punishment will be worse.

[ShaqTwizzle]

I always thought Rondo was secretly gay.

[tomtucker]

:biggums: ...........so that is why he is always ejaculating players

[RRR3]

Bill's greatest moment to date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSHt_azPnhI
LMAO

Dude thought he was Magic Johnson :roll:

[SpecialQue]

LMAO

Dude thought he was Magic Johnson :roll:

Is this in reference to his announcement?

[RRR3]

Is this in reference to his announcement?
No, the flashy pass attempt haha

[senelcoolidge]

Do we really need to know that he likes guys banging him? Come on! Keep your personal business to yourself. Be a man.

[MMM]

Anyone complaining about the announcement about being gay needs to look at the story again. This isn't significant because he came out as gay, it's significant because Rondo and Rivers (and who knows how many others) have been openly harassing the man in his workplace. It's one thing to call him out for bad calls and shitting reffing (which he knows a lot about), but it is hateful and wrong for them to put him down because of his sexuality. We don't tolerate hate speech about races or religions in the workplace, and we shouldn't allow it for sexual orientation either.

This has clearly been a problem for a while, which is why he is coming out. It's all part of removing plausible deniability from the situation. Now the next time someone says those things to Kennedy they can't pretend they didn't know. In this case Rondo would definitely pretend he didn't know and would get punished by the league by the standards of him saying that to a straight man just out of anger. If it happens again it will be treated as hate speech and the punishment will be worse.

I dunno man people use ****** all the time i doubt they care whether the person is actually gay

[iTare]

when he killin u from da back but momma didnt raise no punk ass gay niguh

http://lastangryfan.com/wp-content/uploads/Bill-Kennedy.jpg

[ArbitraryWater]

when he killin u from da back but momma didnt raise no punk ass gay niguh

http://lastangryfan.com/wp-content/uploads/Bill-Kennedy.jpg

awwwwwwwwwww mean as hell! :oldlol:

[swagga]

So another fagggot that refs like shit just to be the center of attention just announced that he sucks BBCs :facepalm This nation is fagggotizing by the day, even europe is saner on this topic ... and that's saying something.

Good lord Jesus, where are we going? If these losers like the dick why don't they keep this shit at home at least? At least have some decency or remorse for their disease. No. These fagggots have no shame :biggums: kids watching this shit :facepalm

A big L for the league, anything for that metrosexual cuckold market i guess :facepalm

[Gus Hemmingway]

If you're a homophobe, don't ever move to Cali. Most fagotized state

More specifically Orange County

to be even more specific, 24 Hour Fitness in Costa Mesa, Triangle Square.

[GoatBoy]

Rondo crazy :lol :lol :lol :lol
Lucky to have only gotten one game for that language in this day and age

[Tmuston Beltics]

"I am proud to be a faq" and hides it for nearly his whole life.. sad

[chazzy]

If you're a homophobe, don't ever move to Cali. Most fagotized state

More specifically Orange County

to be even more specific, 24 Hour Fitness in Costa Mesa, Triangle Square.
Sounds like you had a traumatizing experience?

[salwan]

rondo :facepalm

[Genaro]

Bill's greatest moment to date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSHt_azPnhI
Now we know why he doesn't like Rondo. He's jealous he can't make behind the back no look passes.

[Lakers Legend#32]

Rondo has always been a punk.

[HoopologyPhD]

Anyone complaining about the announcement about being gay needs to look at the story again. This isn't significant because he came out as gay, it's significant because Rondo and Rivers (and who knows how many others) have been openly harassing the man in his workplace. It's one thing to call him out for bad calls and shitting reffing (which he knows a lot about), but it is hateful and wrong for them to put him down because of his sexuality. We don't tolerate hate speech about races or religions in the workplace, and we shouldn't allow it for sexual orientation either.

This has clearly been a problem for a while, which is why he is coming out. It's all part of removing plausible deniability from the situation. Now the next time someone says those things to Kennedy they can't pretend they didn't know. In this case Rondo would definitely pretend he didn't know and would get punished by the league by the standards of him saying that to a straight man just out of anger. If it happens again it will be treated as hate speech and the punishment will be worse.

Really well said, I agree with this. It is pretty obvious that this guy is the way he is and it is pretty unacceptable for Rondo, etc. to treat him so disrespectfully. You don't have to agree with his lifestyle or even be nice to him but there is a basic level of respect that should be maintained.

[tomtucker]

http://i.imgur.com/dI7vzdP.gif
:roll: :oldlol: :applause: :applause:



but cost kobe 100k.........:facepalm

[iTare]

when the nba fines a player does it go to charity or something?

[Jameerthefear]

bill was probably acting like a f*ggot

[outbreak]

"I am proud to be a faq" and hides it for nearly his whole life.. sad
Was he really hiding it? Rondo and Rivers insulted him for being gay so they must have known. No one asks every referee "hey bro are you gay?" when they are hired. Does everyone you work with openly come forward and announce they are straight when you first meet them?

[DonDadda59]

Don't care what orientation he claims, just stop being a shitty referee Bill.

This. What he does with other men's penises in his spare time is his business. His bullshit on the court is my concern.

[swagga]

Anyone complaining about the announcement about being gay needs to look at the story again. This isn't significant because he came out as gay, it's significant because Rondo and Rivers (and who knows how many others) have been openly harassing the man in his workplace. It's one thing to call him out for bad calls and shitting reffing (which he knows a lot about), but it is hateful and wrong for them to put him down because of his sexuality. We don't tolerate hate speech about races or religions in the workplace, and we shouldn't allow it for sexual orientation either.

This has clearly been a problem for a while, which is why he is coming out. It's all part of removing plausible deniability from the situation. Now the next time someone says those things to Kennedy they can't pretend they didn't know. In this case Rondo would definitely pretend he didn't know and would get punished by the league by the standards of him saying that to a straight man just out of anger. If it happens again it will be treated as hate speech and the punishment will be worse.

How can a human being born out of love between a MAN and a WOMAN be proud to be gay? Proud to be against nature? Proud to hate their biological design? Is self loathing so common these days that people consider it a value. Hate speech? Against those that hate themselves. You are tripping BIG TIME son. Back in the day these sissies had the common sense to hide their indecency.

When I grew up if two men kissed each other on the street in front of children shit went down quick and hard. Holy mary mother of jesus, so much WRONG in your post.

[DMAVS41]

Good on him, the moment this doesn't becomes the headline I think we've won as a society.

Rondo is a motherfcker.

He got it from that piece of shit Doc Rivers...remember when Doc called him that same thing back in Boston?

There has been a known grudge between Kennedy and Doc for a long time.

Just terrible.

[DMAVS41]

If you're a homophobe, don't ever move to Cali. Most fagotized state

More specifically Orange County

to be even more specific, 24 Hour Fitness in Costa Mesa, Triangle Square.

Haha.

You need some counseling to get through whatever happened man?

[chocolatethunder]

Anyone complaining about this or making fun is just an insecure fool. I don't support racism, sexism or any descrimination of any kind. You should all try and learn some humility and some compassion.

[bluechox2]

So brave. Give him a courage award.
:applause:

[CelticBaller]

lmao rondo wild :oldlol:

[padre]

when I was young they used to teach us to protect against these mentally ill people.

This video was shown to us in class, back when life in the US was good and people were sane, back when america was a great country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmqNiFJyI28

[sportjames23]

If you're a homophobe, don't ever move to Cali. Most fagotized state

More specifically Orange County

to be even more specific, 24 Hour Fitness in Costa Mesa, Triangle Square.


You seem to know a lot about that. :biggums:

[Mr. Jabbar]

op always up to date with the latest in the gay world.

[dubeta]

I'd rather be diagnosed with Jason Collins, than be diagnosed with Kobe :(

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

bill was probably acting like a f*ggot

So insensitive JamJam

[Jameerthefear]

So insensitive JamJam
Sorry honey, but it's the truth

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

Sorry honey, but it's the truth

Was kidding. I say Fakkit a lot in real life. And other words....

[Jameerthefear]

Was kidding. I say Fakkit a lot in real life. And other words....
like c-ck?

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

like c-ck?

Nope.

[Jameerthefear]

Nope.
then what?

[Fallen Angel]

It's over Jimmy, stop talking to yourself. You're starting to look more pathetic than before.

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

then what?

lol. It would be racist.
























I'm not

[Jameerthefear]

of course u aren't

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

of course u aren't

I'm not though.

[Jameerthefear]

I'm not though.
:I

[outbreak]

I'm not though.
of course u aren't

[outbreak]

I'm not though.
:I

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

:I

Usually when joking with male friends of whom -2 are black. And it's not the er variation.

[Jameerthefear]

Usually when joking with male friends of whom -2 are black. And it's not the er variation.
don't worry i still love you

[G-train]

when the nba fines a player does it go to charity or something?

Yes. All fines go to charity.

[JohnFreeman]

What a calculated move to come out

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

don't worry i still love you


u still think im racist though. :\

[Smoke117]

Don't care what orientation he claims, just stop being a shitty referee Bill.

:oldlol:

[Jameerthefear]

u still think im racist though. :\
nuh uh

[bdreason]

Anyone complaining about the announcement about being gay needs to look at the story again. This isn't significant because he came out as gay, it's significant because Rondo and Rivers (and who knows how many others) have been openly harassing the man in his workplace. It's one thing to call him out for bad calls and shitting reffing (which he knows a lot about), but it is hateful and wrong for them to put him down because of his sexuality. We don't tolerate hate speech about races or religions in the workplace, and we shouldn't allow it for sexual orientation either.

This has clearly been a problem for a while, which is why he is coming out. It's all part of removing plausible deniability from the situation. Now the next time someone says those things to Kennedy they can't pretend they didn't know. In this case Rondo would definitely pretend he didn't know and would get punished by the league by the standards of him saying that to a straight man just out of anger. If it happens again it will be treated as hate speech and the punishment will be worse.


I call BS. I doubt they were calling him a fa99ot because they knew he was a homosexual. They were most likely just using it as an insult. I'm not saying it's right either way, as I personally find the word vulgar and offensive, but that doesn't mean people were being bigots by calling him a fa99ot.

[90sgoat]

I'd rather be diagnosed with Jason Collins, than be diagnosed with Kobe :(

Your diagnosis is a rare case of juvenile lebronitis in the **** opening.

[buddha]

So brave. Give him a courage award.

so brave? didn't Tim Donaghy out him like 8 years ago?

[quote] Question: one of the referees I've been annoyed with over the years is Bill Kennedy, every time he has a Celtics game I almost know that we're not getting calls. Is his relationships with Doc Rivers or the Celtics organization as a whole something you know about.

Donaghy: That's a difficult question for me to answer because I certainly don't want to offend anybody

[Draz]

Rondo looool

[Goofsta Knicca]

I always thought Rondo was secretly gay.

He look like some kinda... gay black alien.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0820/nba_g_rondo11_576.jpghttp://www.wingerjock.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/tom-cruise-4th-july3.jpg

[Killbot]

I always thought Rondo was secretly gay.

Is it because of this?

http://i.imgur.com/zT5pIWO.gif

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

nuh uh

:\ right

[tmacattack33]

Is this the same ref that Kobe called a F**king fa**ot?

[BlazerRed]

Oh he's the ref with the huge guns! :applause:

[BlazerRed]

when he killin u from da back but momma didnt raise no punk ass gay niguh

http://lastangryfan.com/wp-content/uploads/Bill-Kennedy.jpg
Holy :roll:

[alanLA92]

And?

Seriously, we have moved on to the point that this shouldn't be newsworthy. I don't care who you bang before or after the game as long as you do your job.

Unfortunately most refs suck at it. :lol

[PWB15]

Rondo is a thug and it shows every game:lol

[warriorfan]

Why is this important?
because op is gay and he can relate

[bigkingsfan]

Homooooooooooo

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/1-29-2015/49obpL.gif

[Kobe_6/8]

The alphaness of Rondo keeps growing and growing :applause: most alpha on his old Celtics?

[warriorfan]

The alphaness of Rondo keeps growing and growing :applause: most alpha on his old Celtics?

rondo aint alpha he is on the meltdown 24/7

alphas dont melt because they are made of iron

paul pierce was the alpha of the celtics

[Haymaker]

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/michael-jordan-bill-kennedy.png

[HOoopCityJones]

Homooooooooooo

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/1-29-2015/49obpL.gif

Holy shit, no way that's the same guy Kobe called a fa9? :roll: So this shit was already widely known around the league.

[DrakeTheSnake]

Is this kind of thing newsworthy any more?
Only because of Rondo.

[senelcoolidge]

Holy shit, no way that's the same guy Kobe called a fa9? :roll: So this shit was already widely known around the league.
It's been known. Kennedy on more than one occasion wanted to shower with the players. That must've been strange.

[Straight_Ballin]

Fakkit: "Hey guys! Look at me! I'm gay!!!"
Player: "No one cares."
Fakkit: "I don't feel special."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA1q4UpBdfI

[RoseCity07]

I always throught he was the guy from Meteor man

https://worldofblackheroes.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/meteor-man-5.jpg

[PsychoBe]

fakkot is not as much as a gay slur as it is a generic ad-homeneim nowadays. we used to call jameer a f*git but he was clearly attracted to anime women (and has now upgraded to real women).

[warriorfan]

When will op come out?

[Jameerthefear]

fakkot is not as much as a gay slur as it is a generic ad-homeneim nowadays. we used to call jameer a f*git but he was clearly attracted to anime women (and has now upgraded to real women).
sent u a pic

[PsychoBe]

sent u a pic

how old are you again? :eek:

[Fudge]

When will op come out?
You've posted this like twice in this thread already.

You want my attention soooo bad, baby boy. :oldlol:

[TommyGriffin]

You've posted this like twice in this thread already.

You want my attention soooo bad, baby boy. :oldlol:

Damn, counting his posts?

Rent free

[Fudge]

More inferior posters that want my attention. :oldlol:

It's a bit overwhelming, but I LOVE IT.

[SugarHill]

fudge, it's time

I'm coming out the closet mane. feels so free!

[Jameerthefear]

how old are you again? :eek:
17

[k0kakw0rld]

So brave. Give him a courage award.
Fvck dem b!tches, straight up

[PsychoBe]

17

goat level thickness :applause:

[Thunderfan86]

Holy shit, no way that's the same guy Kobe called a fa9? :roll: So this shit was already widely known around the league.
Kobe called Bennie Adams a phagg0t, not this Robert Townsend looking ass nikka.

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

sent u a pic

JamJam send me a pic too

[Jameerthefear]

JamJam send me a pic too
You wouldn't send me on :coleman:

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

You wouldn't send me on :coleman:

:D almost worked.

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Jameerthefear]

:D almost worked.

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Weren't even close, sweetie

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

Weren't even close, sweetie

thats what u think.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Jameerthefear]

thats what u think.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
u aint trickin me :coleman:

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

u aint trickin me :coleman:

:biggums:

[Jameerthefear]

:biggums:
i'm smarter than u

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

i'm smarter than u

:]
:\

how?

[PsychoBe]

:]
:\

you ain't ready for the goat thickness that i witnessed :eek:

add me on snapchat tho

[Jameerthefear]

:]
:\

how?
:D

listen to psycho

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

you ain't ready for the goat thickness that i witnessed :eek:

add me on snapchat tho

:no:
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

:D

listen to psycho

tell me how JamJam

[PsychoBe]

:no:
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

oh i sent you mines please don't give it to dubeta but you can give it to euroleague though

[Jameerthefear]

u gonna add me Vectors?

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

u gonna add me Vectors?

My name is on my Snap Chat I cant have that. :\

[Terahite]

So another fagggot that refs like shit just to be the center of attention just announced that he sucks BBCs :facepalm This nation is fagggotizing by the day, even europe is saner on this topic ... and that's saying something.

Good lord Jesus, where are we going? If these losers like the dick why don't they keep this shit at home at least? At least have some decency or remorse for their disease. No. These fagggots have no shame :biggums: kids watching this shit :facepalm

A big L for the league, anything for that metrosexual cuckold market i guess :facepalm

:cheers:

http://supahfans.com/sitebuilder/images/Truth_by_Townie_News-261x255.jpg

[Jameerthefear]

My name is on my Snap Chat I cant have that. :\
make another one for ish
that's what i did

[PsychoBe]

told her the same thing lol

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

make another one for ish
that's what i did

what do u guys even post/exchange?