Humphries embraced across the globe
17 Nov
1
min read

The sporting world has thrown its arms around Melbourne United center Isaac Humphries following his courageous announcement on Wednesday morning.
Humphries’ video has been viewed more than 5 million times in the first 24 hours, with 2 million views on Twitter, as well over 3 million more views across TikTok and Instagram.
From across Australia to around the globe, see below some of the amazing heartfelt messages of support Humphries received.
"Truth is that I'm gay"
— CNN International (@cnni) November 15, 2022
Australian basketball player @IsaacHumphries7 tells @AmandaDCNN why his dark road to becoming an openly gay player was absolutely worth it.
Read his story in @CNNopinion: https://t.co/12YynSXvTb pic.twitter.com/juhsSFezVm
Incredibly brave. Thank you for sharing your truth, Isaac. You will help so many. https://t.co/6hihrAnO8d
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) November 15, 2022
Thank you for sharing your truth with the world and please know that your story will help inspire someone else to step forward as well. Congratulations and best of luck this season. @NBL @MelbUnited #Pride🏳️🌈 🏀 https://t.co/g0gpk0NYon
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) November 15, 2022
Tremendous courage and purpose https://t.co/GhbZ0sMd68
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 15, 2022
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A beautiful, inspiring and powerful message, <a href="https://twitter.com/IsaacHumphries7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IsaacHumphries7</a> <a href="https://t.co/1fyqVKkZCd">https://t.co/1fyqVKkZCd</a></p>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1593006606933188609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you for your powerful speech, Isaac. You are an example of courage and determination for all of us. I'm sure your message will help a lot in the fight against homophobia and sexual orientation discrimination, both in the world of sports and in society <a href="https://t.co/QqxtTELMlf">https://t.co/QqxtTELMlf</a></p>— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) <a href="https://twitter.com/paugasol/status/1592895411274264578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Courage, courage, courage. Congratulations, Isaac - so proud of you. X <a href="https://t.co/QqcavvmjJZ">https://t.co/QqcavvmjJZ</a></p>— Lauren Jackson AO OLY (@laurenej15) <a href="https://twitter.com/laurenej15/status/1592836488265596929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
If you watch one thing on social media today, make it this. Tremendous courage in showing the way @IsaacHumphries7 https://t.co/lnomIOXMYA
— Chris Anstey (@ChrisAnstey13) November 16, 2022
♥️ Well done Isaac. 💪👊 https://t.co/CK4guLJTXE
— Andrew Gaze (@AndrewGaze10) November 15, 2022
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
— Meg Hutchins (she/her) (@hutchy_25) November 15, 2022
The hardest thing to do - now shines the brightest light for others who are struggling.
Thank you Isaac 🫶🏼 https://t.co/AR3PWM34Ec
Now, there’s a man. ✊🏻 https://t.co/NVWUajefVL
— Bob Murphy (@BobMurphy02) November 16, 2022
Incredibly courageous and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your story, Isaac. https://t.co/mri384gU77
— Rachael Haynes (@RachaelHaynes) November 16, 2022
Oh @IsaacHumphries7 I am so so happy for you!! Your courage, vulnerability and honesty have set you free. And will improve the lives of countless others. Sending heaps of love
— Magda Szubanski AO (@MagdaSzubanski) November 16, 2022
🤗🏳️🌈💕💜
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