--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think it's... I don't want to become a…" description: "\"I think it's... I don't want to become a social crusader on this issue, but I think sports, male sports, has traditionally not been an inviting environ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce1/david-stern-18048_become_i-think-it-s-i-don-t-want-to-become-a-so_722903.png" --- # I think it's... I don't want to become a social crusader… ![“I think it's... I don't want to become a social crusader on this issue, but I think sports, male sports, has traditionally not been an inviting environment for gay men to identify themselves. But eventually... we will get to a place where it is not an issue in sports.” quote by David Stern](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce1/david-stern-18048_become_i-think-it-s-i-don-t-want-to-become-a-so_722903.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce1/david-stern-18048_become_i-think-it-s-i-don-t-want-to-become-a-so_722903.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce1/david-stern-18048_become_i-think-it-s-i-don-t-want-to-become-a-so_722903.png) > “I think it's... I don't want to become a social crusader on this issue, but I think sports, male sports, has traditionally not been an inviting environment for gay men to identify themselves. But eventually... we will get to a place where it is not an issue in sports.” [David Stern](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-stern/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Sports culture often excludes gay men, but change will make it inclusive. **In simple terms:** Sports can become inclusive for gay men. Key Takeaway Support inclusion in athletics. Themes inclusion sports LGBTQ culture change Mood hopeful determined Type inspirational social When to use this quote - team dynamics - youth programs - media representation - policy making Key Concepts social norms identity acceptance Questions to Reflect On - How can teams foster safe environments? - What role does media play in shifting perceptions? 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