John Amaechi
From QueerBio.com
Contents
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1970 -
Occupation
Sports
Notable Achievements
OBE
Description
Retired pro-basketball player who became the first retired professional NBA player to come out, which he did by way of his autobiography 'Man in the Middle' (2007). Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers (1995-96), the Orlando Magic (1999-2000), the Utah Jazz (2001-2003), the Houston Rockets (2003-2004), and the New York Nicks NBA basketball teams. Won the Commonwealth Games Bronze medal in 2004. LGBT activist. Active in the psychology community, being a member of the American Psychological Association and the British Psychological Society, among other organizations. Sports broadcaster for basketball. Appointed an Officer of the Order of British Empire (2011).
