Welts

Nash also said he was pleased by the positive reception given to Suns president Rick Welts, who recently revealed he is gay.

A New York Soccer Dude Named Steve Jason Gay 2011

When asked to comment on Welts and whether an active NBA player could ever come out, Hall of Famer and former Suns' star Charles Barkley stated that everyone in the league has played with gay teammates, and, as he explained, "I'd rather have a gay guy who can play than a straight guy who can't play."

Maya Rupert: NBA Shoots for Social Justice Maya Rupert 2011

When asked to comment on Welts and whether an active NBA player could ever come out, Hall of Famer and former Suns' star Charles Barkley stated that everyone in the league has played with gay teammates, and, as he explained, "I'd rather have a gay guy who can play than a straight guy who can't play."

Maya Rupert: NBA Shoots for Social Justice Maya Rupert 2011

And Rick Welts, president of the Suns, publicly came out as a gay man.

Maya Rupert: NBA Shoots for Social Justice Maya Rupert 2011

Shortly after Smith and her attorney, Burt Boltuch, held a press conference at his Oakland office, Warriors president Rick Welts issued a statement denying the allegations.

Monta Ellis Sexual Harassment: Warriors Guard, Team President Respond To Lawsuit The Huffington Post News Editors 2011

And Rick Welts, president of the Suns, publicly came out as a gay man.

Maya Rupert: NBA Shoots for Social Justice Maya Rupert 2011

Welts and cuts appeared on her face, neck, arms and legs.

The Lensman's Children Fred Kiesche 2010

Welts and scabs scored the flesh on either side of the knobby backbone, some freshly healed, some so old as to be only faded shadows lapping the prominent ribs.

Sick Cycle Carousel 2010

Welts and cuts appeared on her face, neck, arms and legs.

Archive 2010-03-01 Fred Kiesche 2010

When we lace up our skates, we take on new names—like Rice Rocket, Misty Meaner, Raquel Welts, and Triptease—and alter egos.

Rollergirl Melissa Joulwan 2007