“Some people insist they've never met a gay person. But Three Degrees of Jason Collins dictates that no NBA player can claim that anymore. Pro basketball is a family. And pretty much every family I know has a brother, sister or cousin who's gay. In the brotherhood of the NBA, I just happen to be the one who's out.” PeopleKnowsPersonsHappensThreePlayerBrotherMetsGayBasketballDegreesClaimsNbaBrotherhoodCousinJasonNba PlayerBrother Sister Author:Jason Collins
“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.” IfsWayYearsFirstsDifferentDoneHandsKidsWishSportsBlackTeamGayConversationMajorsAthleteMy WayNbaClassroomSports Team Author:Jason Collins
