The NBA and WNBA decided to stand alongside the LGBT community instead of just tweeting support. On Sunday afternoon the league ensured it was in the middle of celebrating the LGBT community and thinking of Orlando during the New York pride parade.
NBA and WNBA stand alongside LGBT community at NYC Pride Parade
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Here we are on our float getting ready for the start of the #NYCPride march. #NBAfamily @NBA @WNBA @nbacares pic.twitter.com/FY5t2yQluh
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) June 26, 2016
Jason Collins was front-and-center on the NBA and WNBA float, but he was far from the only person in attendance. Commissioner Adam Silver and deputy commissioner Mark Tatum marched alongside NBA employees.
.@NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum & NBA employees march in the #NYCPride Parade! pic.twitter.com/xKF6jN6Mv4
— NBA Cares (@nbacares) June 26, 2016
Scenes from the parade were beautiful and remind us how influential sports leagues can be part of the solution to stigma and prejudicial legislation.
The @NBA & @WNBA family showing their full support at the #NYCPride Parade! #NBAPride #WNBAPride pic.twitter.com/P14sdtqnhm
— NBA Cares (@nbacares) June 26, 2016
Be on the lookout for our #NYCPride float with @jasoncollins98 & @WNBA Legend @Suewicks23! #NBAPride #WNBAPride pic.twitter.com/PYht5JrYSk
— NBA Cares (@nbacares) June 26, 2016
Kevin Durant was in New York for the parade too, and his support as a superstar is of monumental importance.
Excited for the NBA Family who will be a part of history today as the first pro sports league to march in NYC Pride! #NBAPride #WNBAPride
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 26, 2016
