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Brooklyn Nets to sign Jason Collins making him the 1st openly gay NBA player

After the NBA trade deadline has passed, teams look to the open market, an attempt to fill any holes in their roster before beginning their playoff push. Several teams are looking for front court help, and the Brooklyn Nets believe they’ve found their assistance in Jason Collins.

Collins spent last season with the Celtics, the Nets are signing him to a 10-day contract, making him the first openly gay player in one of the three top professional sports leagues.

While their are some who view the move as a Pr stunt – Collins wasn’t exactly a difference maker last season, and one could argue their are other free agent big men that are available who provide more value- the Nets reportedly saw Collins workout over the All-Star break and where impressed with his conditioning.Collins was also a teammate of Nets head coach Jason Kidd from 01-08, when both played for the team.

Also of note, Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov campaigned for gay rights in Russia during his presidential bid.

 

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Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

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