Openly gay NBA center Jason Colins spoke at the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association conference in Chicago on Aug. 23. He made several interesting comments in his hour on stage with ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz.
Speaking now at #NLGJA14 is openly gay @NBA player @JasonCollins34. pic.twitter.com/YqQNGOvY7o
— Erik Hall (@hallerik)August 23, 2014
When @jasoncollins34 told his agent Arn Tellem that he wanted to come out. Tellem’s response: “I love you & support you.” #NLGJA14 #Pride
— Erik Hall (@hallerik)August 23, 2014
How @JasonCollins34 felt in fall 2013 as no NBA team signed him: “It’s not my place to call into question. My place is to train.” #NLGJA14
— Erik Hall (@hallerik)August 23, 2014
#JasonCollins said about @MichaelSamNFL: “I wouldn’t critique anything other than the documentary. … That was a misstep.” #NLGJA14
— Erik Hall (@hallerik)August 23, 2014
#JasonCollins said he has turned down 6 reality shows. He said he doesn’t “want people following me in my house” with cameras. #NLGJA14
— Erik Hall (@hallerik)August 23, 2014
#KevinGarnett told #JasonCollins on a flight after joining the @BrooklynNets: “I’m really happy that you’re here. I’m proud of you” #NLGJA14
— Erik Hall (@hallerik)August 23, 2014
#JasonCollins says he’s open to playing in a smaller market. “I love Milwaukee. … I have some friends in Milwaukee.” #NLGJA14 @Bucks
— Erik Hall (@hallerik)August 23, 2014
“I go back & forth on what my next steps are going to be,” said #JasonCollins at #NLGJA14. Said will make a decision on future in mid-Sept.
— Erik Hall (@hallerik)August 23, 2014
“I still run. I don’t want to turn into Charles Barkley,” said #JasonCollins at #NLGJA14. @NBAonTNT
— Erik Hall (@hallerik)August 23, 2014
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