Josh Scott. Photo: Instagram
American basketball star Josh Scott, a celebrated college standout who built a formidable career overseas, has landed the biggest score of his life: living authentically as an openly bisexual man.
At 32, the athlete is celebrating a profound personal renewal while continuing to play professionally in Japan.
Scott, who currently anchors the roster for Tryhoop Okayama in the B.League, shared the deeply personal news that has revitalized his spirit and career.
Scott’s courage was made public via his social media, where he delivered a definitive statement on his identity:
“Today, I am living openly and unapologetically as a Bisexual man. God made me exactly as I am, and I am proud of who I am.”
(— Josh Scott, via an Instagram coming-out post)
The declaration, which concluded with the optimistic pledge, “I’m just getting started,” signals a new, boundary-free chapter for the athlete.
In sharing the emotional aftermath of his announcement, Scott emphasized the overwhelming sense of freedom and joy that has replaced years of internal struggle.
He told Outsports that the emotional relief of living in his truth is so profound, he feels “like a 19-year-old again!”
Despite the powerful relief, Scott admitted the vulnerability was intense, confessing he “almost threw up when I did it!”
Crucially, he reported being met with “high levels of love and community” from his inner circle and the wider sports world, proving that support truly exists on the other side of fear.
