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Ranking Top 5 Christmas Day NBA Games of 2015-16 Season - TV Schedule, Predictions, Lines
Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose Isn't Major Problem, Trade Isn't Necessary - Play Has Improved
Things have not gone well, to say the least, for the Chicago Bulls' point guard, Derrick Rose, to start this 2015-16 NBA season. From eye surgery on his left orbital to a minor sprained ankle to vast shooting woes, you wouldn't think there was a silver lining. Patience, however, needs to be exercised here. Rose isn't as big of a problem and certainly doesn't need to be sent away in a trade or -- gasp! -- waived from the team like a certain ESPN writer has said recently. Instead, his play has improved and there are signs of life for the 27-year-old. Bill Kennedy Coming Out as Gay Proves Homosexuality, Sports Still Aren't Accepted Socially
As a nation and world, we've made some progress. People of the LGBT community have been able to come out as such and be accepted in many social circles. That said, there are still stigmas, especially when it comes to homosexualtiy and sports. Athletics has historically been viewed as a "straight-only" activity, or at the very least like the military, "don't ask, don't tell." This archaic viewpoint persists even today, as NBA official Bill Kennedy came out as gay after Rajon Rondo called him a derogatory term on the court.
