Reaction from his team:
#Wizards Statement "We are extremely proud of Jason & support his decision to live his life proudly and openly." More http://t.co/RJ46mXXGBo
#Wizards Statement "We are extremely proud of Jason & support his decision to live his life proudly and openly." More http://t.co/RJ46mXXGBo-- Washington Wizards
The NBA:
NBA Commissioner David Stern statement re: Washington Wizards center Jason Collins announcement today: (1/4)
NBA Commissioner David Stern statement re: Washington Wizards center Jason Collins announcement today: (1/4)-- NBA
“As Adam Silver and I said to Jason, we have known the Collins family since Jason and Jarron joined the NBA in 2001 (2/4)
“As Adam Silver and I said to Jason, we have known the Collins family since Jason and Jarron joined the NBA in 2001 (2/4)-- NBA
and they have been exemplary members of the NBA family. Jason has been a widely respected player and teammate throughout (3/4)
and they have been exemplary members of the NBA family. Jason has been a widely respected player and teammate throughout (3/4)-- NBA
his career and we are proud he has assumed the leadership mantle on this very important issue.” #NBAFamily (4/4)
his career and we are proud he has assumed the leadership mantle on this very important issue.†#NBAFamily (4/4)-- NBA
Fellow players, both active and former:
I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real. #FTheHaters http://t.co/IugkyZLS9y
I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real. #FTheHaters http://t.co/IugkyZLS9y-- Baron Davis
Proud of @jasoncollins34. Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU
Proud of @jasoncollins34. Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU-- Kobe Bryant
Congratulations to Jason - society couldn't hope for a more eloquent & positive role model: http://t.co/PpLbCmiQq8
Congratulations to Jason - society couldn't hope for a more eloquent & positive role model: http://t.co/PpLbCmiQq8-- John Amaechi OBE
Great character from a great family! That's all that matters! @jasoncollins34 #respect
Great character from a great family! That's all that matters! @jasoncollins34 #respect-- Earl J Watson
Very proud of and happy for one of the coolest and most down to earth guys I know @jasoncollins34. #Fwhatpplthink
Very proud of and happy for one of the coolest and most down to earth guys I know @jasoncollins34. #Fwhatpplthink-- Damien Wilkins
The time has come. Maximum respect. RT @Baron_Davis: I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real. ... http://t.co/7t29rY3rU3
The time has come. Maximum respect. RT @Baron_Davis: I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real. ... http://t.co/7t29rY3rU3-- Steve Nash
His twin brother:
http://t.co/CPAecC2Hk6 very proud of you @jasoncollins34
http://t.co/CPAecC2Hk6 very proud of you @jasoncollins34-- jarron collins
You never know what a new day brings. Hope everyone has a good week and is able to handle the challenges and obstacles that they may face.
You never know what a new day brings. Hope everyone has a good week and is able to handle the challenges and obstacles that they may face.-- jarron collins
Athletes outside the NBA:
Big kudos to @JasonCollins34. Living proof that your sexuality has nothing to do with your athletic ability. http://t.co/jvmVzBNJWW #salute
Big kudos to @JasonCollins34. Living proof that your sexuality has nothing to do with your athletic ability. http://t.co/jvmVzBNJWW #salute-- Chris Kluwe
Congrats and its Great to see NBA player Jason Collins comes out as gay, first active athlete in the USA big leagues!!! @StandUpFdn
Congrats and its Great to see NBA player Jason Collins comes out as gay, first active athlete in the USA big leagues!!! @StandUpFdn-- Ben Cohen
By @jasoncollins34 opening doors & doing it his way on his time he has helped shape a more accepting America. May many more follow #courage
By @jasoncollins34 opening doors & doing it his way on his time he has helped shape a more accepting America. May many more follow #courage-- Brendon Ayanbadejo
Well done Jason Collins- you are a brave man. And a big man at that:) 1981 was the year for me- 2013 is the year for you:)
Well done Jason Collins- you are a brave man. And a big man at that:) 1981 was the year for me- 2013 is the year for you:)-- Martina Navratilova
NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out
http://www.buzzfeed.com/ktlincoln/the-first-active-athlete-in-major-american-professional-spor
