Was Tim Hardaway Gay in 2001?

Um, probably not. But that sure didn't stop Outsports.com from naming Hardaway to their 2001 list of 'Ten Most Likely Gay Ballers in the NBA'. Seriously! Take a look at whose name is man-sandwiched between MOST LIKELY GAY IN '01 Vince Carter and MOST LIKELY GAY IN '01 Penny Hardaway:

7. Tim Hardaway, Miami. Not too different from the bruthas one might run into at any black gay club on a Saturday night. Opposite of Dale Davis. Not really trying to be tough. Just himself.

It should be noted that the list's author, Randy Boyd, clearly states he "has no idea who's gay and not gay in the NBA," and that his list "is pure speculation," "just for fun," and "wishful thinking." But come-on! After listening to Hardaway's comments about John Amaechi, and homosexuality in general, how can you not laugh at this?

Hardaway: I can't stand being around a person knowing that they sleep with someone of the same sex.

Reporter: So if you had a family member who was gay, you're saying, that you would hate them?

Hardaway: Yes. I wouldn't talk to them.

Reporter: But what if you were gay, Timmy?

Hardaway: I'm not gay.

Berry: But what if you were? What if I told you were gay in 2001?

Hardaway: Well, I guess I wouldn't talk to myself then.

Reporter: You wouldn't talk to yourself if you were gay?

Hardaway: Correct. I wouldn't talk to myself; I wouldn't look in the mirror . . . hell, I'd probably punch myself in the face. Repeatedly.

(Thanks to SportsbyBrooks for unearthing this gem!)