A post shared by Derrick Gordon (@itsderrickgordon)It was 10 years ago when Derrick Gordon thought about quitting basketball.
The ultra-talented guard’s teammates at UMass Amherst teased him endlessly about his suspected orientation, driving him into a season of isolation.Now a decade later, Gordon is a trailblazer.
As the first out gay player in Division 1 men’s college basketball history, he’s an inspiration to young queer athletes all over the world.
But just as importantly, he’s living a happy and open life.Over the weekend, Gordon celebrated his boyfriend’s birthday! The delightful couple went ax throwing in Los Angeles.