NBA confirms first nonbinary, transgender ref.
The NBA Welcomes Che Flores as its First Nonbinary Transgender Referee
The NBA made an exciting announcement on Tuesday, confirming that Che Flores has become the league’s first nonbinary transgender referee. Flores, who is in their second year as a staff referee, revealed their identity in an interview with GQ, which was later acknowledged by the NBA in a news release.
“One piece I was missing for myself was that no one knew how I identified,” Flores shared. “Being misgendered as she/her always just felt like a little jab in the gut.”
“I can go through the world and even my job a lot more comfortably.”
According to the report, several NBA executives were already aware of Flores’s identity, and during preseason meetings, the referee made their colleagues aware as well. The NBA news release highlighted Flores’s impressive experience, stating that they have officiated games for about a decade in both the G League and the WNBA. They have also been selected to work prestigious events such as the G League Finals, the WNBA Finals, and the NCAA women’s national championship game.
Flores expressed their hope that their presence in the NBA will inspire younger children, especially those who identify as queer, by providing them with greater representation.
“I just think of having younger queer kids look at somebody who’s on a high-profile stage and not using it,” Flores explained. “And I’m not using the league to an advantage in any way. This is just to let young kids know that we can exist, we can be successful in all different ways.”
It is truly a groundbreaking moment for the NBA as it embraces diversity and inclusivity, paving the way for a more accepting future.
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