GLSEN has released behind-the-scenes footage of their pro-equality and anti-homophobia PSA shoot with Phoenix Suns Grant Hill and Jared Dudley. Ironically, it was lensed on the same day and only hours before NBA superstar and basketball diva Kobe Bryant was caught on camera using an anti-gay slur during a basketball game.
While the video message shot by Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers only mentions sexual orientation in passing, the topic takes center stage in the Suns' video. Says the six foot eight Hill in the video: "Using gay to mean dumb or stupid? Not cool. Not in my house, not anywhere. It’s not creative, it’s offensive to gay people and you’re better than that."
Dudley adds in an interview: "It's critical to set values. ... It starts with the NBA, because a lot of people look up to the stars [as] role models, the kids want to be you. And if they see how you’re acting toward this, it will definitely sway a lot of people."
The video was shot for GLSEN, the Ad Council and the NBA as part of the "Think B4 You Speak" campaign. It's a collaborative effort to address anti-LGBT language among teens. The video will air during the NBA playoffs. Watch it AFTER THE JUMP ...
Jared got cute as hell when he cut those damn braids off - yum yum
Posted by: MDS | 28 April 2011 at 20:51
Woot woot! Very much appreciated! I've always liked Grant Hill. Him and Tamia have a beautiful family!
Posted by: MW09 | 28 April 2011 at 22:00
this is a very good look and I commend both gentlemen for doing this
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1292868878 | 29 April 2011 at 08:00
I agree MA09. Grant Hill is a class act. Hopefully others will follow the fine example he has set throughout his career. Kudos to him and other like mined athletes.
Posted by: FREELEO | 29 April 2011 at 11:12
*minded
Posted by: FREELEO | 29 April 2011 at 11:14
Very nice gentlemen
Posted by: The Truth | 29 April 2011 at 14:41
Absolutely refreshing. Big ups to Grant and Jared.
Posted by: V | 30 April 2011 at 06:00
This is done with real care. This is how it is supposed to be done LAKERS!!!
Posted by: Diva1961 | 30 April 2011 at 13:02
Grant Hill is quite simply the classiest man in the NBA.
Posted by: JBK! | 30 April 2011 at 14:38