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New Sports Illustrated poll examines reader reaction to first NBA gay player

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WASHINGTON, April 2, 2013 — In historic professional sports news this week, a well-known NBA veteran came out as gay. In an article in this week’s Sports IllustratedJason Collins, a 12-year basketball veteran and former Stanford player, explained in very simple terms who he was. “ I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.”

For the past few months, the professional sports world has been buzzing with rumors that an NFL player was close to coming out. Whether or not those rumors are true, Jason Collins apparently decided now was the time to begin living a life that authenticates both his career in the NBA and his private life.
Another part of the story is that even his twin brother, Jarron Collins, was surprised, which shows just how hidden Jason Collins kept his sexuality.

Sports Illustrated, in order to capture reader reactions to Collins’ announcement, posted a poll on their website. To see the poll results, KEEP READING HERE...


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