Twelve-year NBA veteran Jason Collins is the first active athlete in the four major American sports leagues to announce that he is gay. He revealed the news in a Sports Illustrated cover story.
Nets interested in signing Jason Collins
Bruce BennettThe market for a defensive-minded player with Collins’ skillset was already slim and some feared it might become even more so after his historic announcement. The reaction to Collins’ news was overwhelmingly positive across the NBA and the world of sports in general, though, with some speculating it could even improve his chances of signing with a team. It genuinely seems like the Nets might be interested in Collins for fit and his basketball talent, however, rather than hoopla.
Collins should have the support of his coach and teammates, too, which is going to be important in his next city.
Read Article >Collins to have interview with Oprah
USA TODAY SportsCollins, a 12-year NBA veteran, publicly came out as homosexual in a first-person article for this week’s edition of Sports Illustrated. Many consider Collins to be a hero and a pioneer for leading the charge to end homophobia in sports.
The episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” featuring Collins and his family will appear on OWN at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 5.
Read Article >Many stand behind Collins’ coming out
USA TODAY SportsThe support from Jason Collins’ brother was only the beginning.
Wizards’ president Ernie Grunfeld:
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