Troy Hudson Is Ignorant

One of the biggest stories in sports right now is John Amaechi's announcement that he's gay. It's being discussed

practically everywhere, with different opinions, biases, and irrational fears coming out of the woodwork.

Two days ago, Minnesota Timberwolves backup point guard Troy Hudson was given the opportunity to provide his thoughts on the somewhat surprising announcement, and he came off sounding hilariously foolish:

"I just knew him as a teammate," Hudson said. "He was a cool guy. I didn't expect that [announcement]. He kept it pretty hush-hush."

Would Amaechi have been accepted in the NBA had players, coaches and fans known he was gay during his career?

"Probably not," Hudson said. "The majority of people in pro sports -- I mean, in the world -- don't feel comfortable with that type of person around. Especially in a masculine sport where you're always touching each other, you have to take showers together. But the way I see it, if you keep it to yourself, I don't care what you are."

As for fans heckling a gay player, the Wolves guard said: "They definitely would do that. It's a cruel world."

But wait, there's more...

"I hope [Amaechi] tells on everybody. I want to know," said an unidentified Timberwolf.

Of course Hudson isn't alone in his ignorance, Sixers teammates Shavlick Randolf and Steven Hunter had equally stupid things to say regarding the Amaechi situation. Maybe David Stern should rethink his policy of fining players for not talking to the media; their silence might very well be in the League's best interest.