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Humphries lauds value of NBL's Pride Round

Isaac Humphries says the NBL's annual Pride Round has been a huge step forward. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Isaac Humphries, the world's only openly gay male professional basketballer, admits he almost quit the sport at a time when he felt like he didn't belong.

But the 27-year-old now beams with pride at the thought of his presence in the NBL providing a beacon of hope for young players.

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