Just a week after the Rick Welts, the president of the Phoenix Suns admitted he was gay, their star point guard is helping out for the cause. Steve Nash recently recorded a commercial supporting gay and lesbian's right to marry. In recent weeks, Nash and New York Rangers tough guy Sean Avery have gone public with their feelings towrds full marriage equality. If more athletes like Nash and Avery go public against the prejudice that affects gay and lesbian couples, maybe the barrier will eventually be broken down in professional sports. Here's the video.

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