An NBA Player Comes Out as Gay

[Foamy]

I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.
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. I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, “I’m different.” If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.


http://si.com/2854664/an-nba-player-comes-out/

This is great for the world of sports. An active member of one of the four major American sports comes out. This is written in his own words, and will appear in the May 6 sports illustrated.

[irish_dude_16]

thats great news!!! :D haha he can be happy now!

[Danny Phantom]

My friends saw this on ESPN and were talking about it. They said "now there is a faggot NBA player" smh -___-

[Twilly F. Sniper]

So many people really think these people should go hang themselves. Really?

[Sir Suomi]

I've heard on Sports Center that they're comparing Jason Collins's struggle to one of my favorite idols, Jackie Robinson. I'm glad he had the guts to come out and admit it.

[Jess]

Good for him! Haters will just keep hating. Bunch of jerks.

[Sugaree]

I've heard on Sports Center that they're comparing Jason Collins's struggle to one of my favorite idols, Jackie Robinson. I'm glad he had the guts to come out and admit it.

I wouldn't exactly compare it to Jackie Robinson, but I suppose if you look at it that way, it makes some sense.

[PinkFloyd]

A lotta people are gonna giv him crap about this. He had the strength to do it! I'm happy for the guy.

[Bethany]

I wish this didn't have to be major news. Maybe someday.

[Celtic.]

I dont see why there making such a big Freaking Deal of him coming out. BUT GOOD FOR HIM!

[naglfari]

I dont see why there making such a big Freaking Deal of him coming out. BUT GOOD FOR HIM!

Because he's the first in sports which have typically been homophobic and overly macho and serve as examples for lots of kids

[Celtic.]

Because he's the first in sports which have typically been homophobic and overly macho and serve as examples for lots of kids

oh....ok. I heard theres a lot of DL dudes in football. Maybe they will come out

[awesomeguy516]

that is great for him i think more athletes should come out

[BURNITDOWN]

This is great news! And as someone from DC, it makes me feel good that he has a connection to DC!