Today Jason Collins announced that he is gay, becoming the first professional athlete. The free agent forward has played 12 seasons in the NBA. He spent time with the Boston Celtics before being traded to the Washington Wizards last season.
David Stern Statement
“As Adam Silver and I said to Jason, we have known the Collins family since Jason and Jarron joined the NBA in 2001 and they have been exemplary members of the NBA family. Jason has been a widely respected player and teammate throughout his career and we are proud he has assumed the leadership mantle on this very important issue.”
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