The President of Basketball's Golden State Warriors Is Out and Proud

Openly LGBT people are very rare in professional athletics, but Rick Welts is one of the rare exceptions. Watch Welts speak passionately about the importance of visibility in sports.

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The President of Basketball's Golden State Warriors Is Out and Proud

Rick Welts, president of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors, talks about coming out in the world of professional sports.

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The President of Basketball's Golden State Warriors Is Out and Proud

Rick Welts, president of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors, talks about coming out in the world of professional sports.

Latest Stories

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