NBA Wizards center Jason Collins has become the first openly gay player on a US Major League team. Ellen discussed his incredible bravery in her monologue..
NBA Wizards center Jason Collins has become the first openly gay player on a US Major League team. Ellen discussed his incredible bravery in her monologue.
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My first reaction to the news that Jason Collins is gay was: Who’s Jason Collins? So of course, I asked Professor Google and immediately got the whole story. Even though I know this is probably “the moment” of his life, I want to believe most people will react to these 'moments' much like his Aunt Teri: &
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Veteran basketball player Jason Collins has become the first openly gay athlete to play in a competitive game for a major US professional sports league.
Earlier on Sunday, he signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
Collins entered the court at the start of the second quarter in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 35-year-old centre, who has played for five other NBA teams, was given a warm reception by the crowd.
He only revealed he was gay in a Sports Illustrated magazine interview last April.
At the time he was not signed to a team.
Needing another big man, the Nets turned to the seven-foot Collins, who helped them reach two NBA Finals in the early 2000s.
'The decision to sign Jason was a basketball decision,'' general manager Billy King said in a statement.
'We needed to increase our depth inside, and with his experience and size, we felt he was the right choice for a 10-day contract.''
The news comes as Michael Sam, another US sportsman who recently revealed he is gay, prepares to take part in American Football's NFL Scouting Combine - a showcase of college players looking to be signed by NFL teams.
Last May, Los Angeles Galaxy footballer Robbie Rogers became the first openly gay male athlete to play in a US professional league.
However Major League Soccer is not regarded as one of the four main sports competitions in the US.
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The NBA officially has its first openly gay player! Former free agent Jason Collins signed a 10-day contract on Sunday with the Brooklyn Nets and took to the court later that day. Jason tweeted to fans after the game saying, 'What a day! Great win tonight @BrooklynNets over my hometown @Lakers. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey.' The 35-year-old came out last year in an essay in Sports Illustrated saying, 'I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport, but since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation.' Congrats on getting back into the game!
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