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Ex-Warriors Coach Mark Jackson Allegedly Didn’t Want Gay Players In Locker room

The Golden State Warriors have a new head coach in Steve Kerr. Their old coach, Mark Jackson, already has a new job with ESPN covering the remainder of the NBA playoffs. But information is still surfacing regarding Jackson’s issues with management during his tenure with Golden State.

Per the SF Bay, Jackson made remarks that could be viewed as anti-gay.

Jackson was asked about the possibility of adding several different big men to the roster. Jason Collins name was mentioned prior to his signing a contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Collins is the first openly gay NBA player. Jackson reportedly responded:

“Not in my locker room.”

The Warriors are planning a new stadium in the heart of San Francisco. A city that has a large and active homosexual community that enjoys sports and has discretionary income to spend. Can’t imagine that would’ve been good for community relations. Warriors owner Joe Lacob isn’t commenting and says the team has moved on.

Jill Munroe

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

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