considering signing Jason Collins

[ElNono]

The Nets have worked out center Jason Collins this week and are considering signing him to a 10-day contract (http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/10492172/brooklyn-nets-considering-signing-jason-collins-10-day-contract), according to a report on ESPN New York.
Collins, a former Net who played on the team's back-to-back NBA finalist teams in 2002 and 2003, revealed last April that he is gay (http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/jason_collins_becomes_first_ac.html) in an article in Sports Illustrated (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/magazine/news/20130429/jason-collins-gay-nba-player/#ixzz2Rrh8O559). A journeyman free agent, he was not signed by an NBA team in the summer.

http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/2014/02/nets_considering_signing_jason_collins_report_says .html

[Wiz]

He should sign with the Lakers

[JohnnyMax]

he will be exploited by fag loving media

[Chinook]

I read an ESPN article that called Collins a "high-character big man". The only thing I know about his character is that he left his fiancée at the alter and only told her why after he had given an interview to SI. Dude seems like a selfish heel, gay or not.

[spurraider21]

I read an ESPN article that called Collins a "high-character big man". The only thing I know about character is that he left his fiancée at the alter and only told her why after he had given an interview to SI. Dude seems like a selfish heel, gay or not.
solid point

[Jacob1983]

Collins is a spare and if he didn't like cock, not that many people would give a shit about him. Sad but true. If gay people want to be respected in pro sports then why not have a gay athlete that is at least average in the sport they play? Collins is not even an average spare. He is a spare's spare.

[Trainwreck2100]

so how much in tax will that little publicity stunt cost?

[ElNono]

so how much in tax will that little publicity stunt cost?

they were willing to spend $17m (on lux tax alone) on Jordan Hill... I don't think money will be a problem...

[Rogue]

dude would still be an upgrade over Baynes/Ayres imho, Spurs should consider signing that guy, even if not for flattering Duncan.

[Thread]

^Roguey

[DeadlyDynasty]

Anyone else happy that he can't find work?

[kobe4life]

I'm surprised he doesn't join up with the Great Satan since being a fag already gets you into hell.

[ElNono]

Anyone else happy that he can't find work?

I didn't even know she still wanted to keep playing basketball. I expected a book deal announcement or something...

[UZER]

Pub stunt. Nothing more.

We need to reward him for his bravery :cry

[Spurs9]

Lockerroom would be funny with Garnett calling everyone a faggot tbh

[resistanze]

Anyone else happy that he can't find work?

A scrub's a scrub, even if he wasn't pounding ass under the moonlight.

He's no Aaron Rodgers tbh

[DeadlyDynasty]

A scrub's a scrub, even if he wasn't pounding ass under the moonlight.

He's no Aaron Rodgers tbh

All the same, I'm happy to see some old school social justice

[resistanze]

All the same, I'm happy to see some old school social justice

I know I just wanted an excuse to out Aaron Christ again

[TheCultOfPersonality]

I'll never get how this guy lasted over a decade in the league despite being below average on both sides of the ball and being a terrible rebounder.

[hater]

Russian owner just trying to piss off his rival Putin

nothing more nothing less

[Spurs da champs]

I'll never get how this guy lasted over a decade in the league despite being below average on both sides of the ball and being a terrible rebounder.

He was a big body to throw against the likes of Shaq, Timmy, & later on Dwight Howard (he did quite well against Dwight with the Hawks :lol). The Collins types are useless in this league.

[Rogue]

I'm surprised he doesn't join up with the Great Satan since being a fag already gets you into hell.
Satan already has a plenitude of dick suckers (D-Whistle, HarlemFag, etc...). And according to your logic Tim Duncan should've also joined the Great Satan, which is hilarious. If any current spur is to join Miami it has to be Manu before anyone, Argentinian dude was the Heat's MVP of the 13' finals imho. Dude should've been rewarded with a contract from Heat (rather than Spurs) for his excellent work done in the 13' finals tbh.

[Fabbs]

Pub stunt. Nothing more.

We need to reward him for his bravery :cry
yep.

"Today, Jason Collins tore open the last remaining closet in America, and became the first openly gay player to be signed by a team in one of the big four sports. We are especially excited that Jason will be playing in Brooklyn, just like Jackie Robinson, and in a marriage equality state. This is a piece of history, an important point on the continuum toward justice and a moment to celebrate," Brian Ellner, a member of the Athlete Ally board of directors said in a statement.
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Brian Ellner
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Histh partner Lane Harwell

[irishock]

Holy shit they're actually trying to equate this shit to Jackie Robinson

[jeebus]

Will the refs have to stop the game if Gayson tries to have sex with the other players on the court?


Does Gayson's sweat contain AIDS?


Will the Nets get rid of their cheerleaders and hire a bunch of homos from chippendales?

[thunderup]

Will the refs have to stop the game if Gayson tries to have sex with the other players on the court?


Does Gayson's sweat contain AIDS?


Will the Nets get rid of their cheerleaders and hire a bunch of homos from chippendales?
Rare goods from jeebus.

[CitizenDwayne]

I read an ESPN article that called Collins a "high-character big man". The only thing I know about his character is that he left his fiancée at the alter and only told her why after he had given an interview to SI. Dude seems like a selfish heel, gay or not.

Hmm...RJ did that too...and they both played for that Nets team...coincidence?

[SupremeGuy]

Pub stunt. Nothing more.

We need to reward him for his bravery :cryThis, tbh.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Holy shit they're actually trying to equate this shit to Jackie Robinson
That's just stupid.

It's basically on par with Hilton Armstrong signing a 10 day contract with the Warriors except nobody is giving media attention to Hilton Armstrong.

[jeebus]

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:lol basketball reasons


The media is exploding in their pants over this one.

[Wiz]

Maybe Kobe can make a Tape with him

[UZER]

Just wanted all the hoopla in the NBA first instead of Michael Sam in the NFL.

Stealing thunder

[DeadlyDynasty]

ugh

[dbestpro]

Russian owner just trying to piss off his rival Putin

nothing more nothing less

Don't like politics getting into sports, and don't like sports getting into politics. I wish Collins was 2014 NBA worthy. Otherwise, this just sets a bad precedent. It takes the NBA one step closer to the pretend sports.

[CitizenDwayne]

:cry the Jackie Robinson of sucking cock

As for his "NBA worthiness", dude was hardly NBA worthy in his prime. This is a PR move, nothing more.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Don't understand why they didn't make this signing a couple days earlier so he could get a warm reception/standing ovation in the Bay Area

[jeebus]

Sweet merciful lawds. All the faggot sportswriters I follow on twitter are chugging bottles filled with Gayson's jizz. They are milking every last bit of this out of that nigga's poisoned nut.

[UZER]

Gay is the new African American

[ElNono]

battle of the queers tonight...

[jeebus]

:cry I can't stop crying at this momentous occasion.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDnzbwMa2mI

What a hero. :cry

[thunderup]

:lmao. I'm sure that faggot Fuzzy is waving his pom-poms.

[DeadlyDynasty]

:lmao. I'm sure that faggot Fuzzy is waving his pom-poms.
:rollin

[ElNono]

can't watch Nets game here, but I was wondering if he was going to get applause, being in Cali and all :lol

[UZER]

can't watch Nets game here, but I was wondering if he was going to get applause, being in Cali and all :lol

Wanted magic to be proud of him :cry

BTW, wasn't Rudy Gay the first real gay player in the NBA?

[irishock]

:lmao. I'm sure that faggot Fuzzy is waving his pom-poms.

The insecurity that permeates this thread is hilarious.

[Bynumite]

That cock gobbler Collins :lol Finished the game with no points and a game-high 5 fouls in 10 minutes of play. He's just playing for the contact with other niggas, there's no shame in that pole smoker.

Anyway, another successful tank job and Sac Town won... it's all good.

[irishock]

That cock gobbler Collins :lol Finished the game with no points and a game-high 5 fouls in 10 minutes of play. He's just playing for the contact with other niggas, there's no shame in that pole smoker.

Anyway, another successful tank job and Sac Town won... it's all good.

:lol congratulations on last place in the West, tbh...

[spurraider21]

:lmao. I'm sure that faggot Fuzzy is waving his pom-poms.
:lol not bad

[thunderup]

:lol holy shit Sportscenter dedicated a segment and they literally sensationalized every positive thing this fag did on the court tonight

[Jacob1983]

What does his former fiancée have to say about this historic moment in NBA history? Kinda funny how the medias forgets to mention that he was banging a woman that he said he would marry yet he is called a brave hero for admitting that he was a liar the whole time.

[ElNono]

Kobe Bryant predicts Jason Collins will have a 'domino effect ... way beyond sports'

Here are the highlights of what Bryant -- who is sidelined with a knee injury -- said before the Nets beat the Lakers in Collins' first game after signing a 10-day contract earlier in the day:

• "His impact (Sunday night) is greater than what people think," Bryant told Yahoo Sports before the game in Los Angeles. "You look at it from the context of having the first openly gay player. But they missed the domino effect that it has way beyond sports."

• "It's fantastic. It sets an incredible precedent. I think the most important part about it, what I've learned on the issue is that one person coming out is showing this type of courage that gives others that same type of courage."

• "It's dealing with a lot of issues for kids who are afraid to be themselves. Afraid to be themselves because of the peer pressure that comes with it. A lot of these kids have depression issues or they're being teased from other kids for being different. You wind up seeing a lot of suicides, kids injuring themselves and getting hooked on things that they should not be hooked on."

• "There is a kid out there who … is going to say, 'Jason gave me strength in dark moments to be brave. He gave me courage to step up and accept myself for who I am despite what others might be saying or the public pressures. He gave me strength and bravery to be myself.'"

http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/2014/02/kobe_bryant_predicts_jason_collins_will_have_a_dom ino_effect_way_beyond_sports.html

[spurraider21]

over/under for how long until Collins' magic-esque aids speech?

[BRHornet45]

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[Jacob1983]

Be true t-shirt really? I still want to know what his fiancée thinks on him wearing a "be true" t-shirt.

[fevertrees]

Hopefully more shitty players come as as "gay" just to get a contract now.

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't have a problem with the media's coverage of the gay agenda, but wow, NBA.com's highlight package of the Nets-Lakers game is embarrassing and condescending, tbh..

[Jacob1983]

The comments on the NBA.com article about his great defensive skills are hilarious. People are really reaching on trying to say anything positive about his basketball skills. It's sad.

[ElNono]

Commissioner Silver commends Collins on return to NBA

Official release
Posted Feb 23, 2014 3:40 PM

NEW YORK -- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement on Sunday regarding Jason Collins' signing of a contract with the Brooklyn Nets:

"Jason told us that his goal was to earn another contract with an NBA team. Today, I want to commend him on achieving his goal. I know everyone in the NBA family is excited for him and proud that our league fosters an inclusive and respectful environment."

http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/23/silver-statement-collins-contract/index.html

[ElNono]

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:wow :lol

[Rogue]

why didn't they give Ellen Page a be-true t-shirt, tbh?


http://a.abcnews.com/images/Entertainment/AP_ellen_page_2_jt_140215_16x9_992.jpg

[jeebus]

I don't have a problem with the media's coverage of the gay agenda, but wow, NBA.com's highlight package of the Nets-Lakers game is embarrassing and condescending, tbh..
WoW.

I just went and watched it....got halfway through before turning it off. 5 seconds of Paul Pierce going 5/5 in the 1st quarter. 1 minute of talking about how Gayson is a basketball player, got a rebound, set a pick, helped fat fuck Deron off the floor....

[resistanze]

437683542727081984

:wow :lol
:rollin

[Bynumite]

I would laugh my ass off if Collins faked this whole gay thing and created this media circus just to stay in the NBA :lol


:lol congratulations on last place in the West, tbh...

It's kinda weird looking at the standings and see the Lakers dead last in the west but it's for a good cause :toast

[Fabbs]

:rollin
Increase our depth inside. :rollin

[Thread]

WoW.

I just went and watched it....got halfway through before turning it off. 5 seconds of Paul Pierce going 5/5 in the 1st quarter. 1 minute of talking about how Gayson is a basketball player, got a rebound, set a pick, helped fat fuck Deron off the floor....

& yet 6 never grows old.

Just shows ta go ya.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol the best part is that the screen he set for Williams wasn't even good, tbh..

[Trainwreck2100]

why didn't they give Ellen Page a be-true t-shirt, tbh?


http://a.abcnews.com/images/Entertainment/AP_ellen_page_2_jt_140215_16x9_992.jpg
Why do they change the e in time but not the e in thrive

[jeebus]

:lol the best part is that the screen he set for Williams wasn't even good, tbh..
:cry yeah but it was the first screen ever set by an openly gay man in pro sports in the US :cry

[Splits]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/hsFVrsfglAOBDuCWltgdgTiK.jpg20140224-2-tl3bf?1393277176 (http://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Richard-Jefferson-Luke-Walton-Basketball-Players-Bromance-Vacation-11.jpg)

[TheCultOfPersonality]

The comments on the NBA.com article about his great defensive skills are hilarious. People are really reaching on trying to say anything positive about his basketball skills. It's sad.The people that are praising Jason Collins' basketball skills obviously have never seen him play. Collins was on my Grizzlies when they had Darko Milicic and Kwame Brown and was the worst of the 3. Kendrick Perkins looks like Prime Tim Duncan compared to Jason Collins. The only good thing about that Mayo-Love trade was him going to Minnesota.

[Jacob1983]

The NBA is going to sell his jersey and Brooklyn Nets t-shirts with his name and jersey number on it. Yeah, it's definitely not a marketing move. The sad thing is that the guy is just being used as a pawn for politics. No one is even talking about his basketball skills or I guess lack of basketball skills. He sucks. He sucked when he was banging his female fiancée and lying to her about him liking cock and he still sucks after telling everyone that he likes cock. If you suck at what you do, you just suck.

[ezau]

The NBA is going to sell his jersey and Brooklyn Nets t-shirts with his name and jersey number on it. Yeah, it's definitely not a marketing move. The sad thing is that the guy is just being used as a pawn for politics. No one is even talking about his basketball skills or I guess lack of basketball skills. He sucks. He sucked when he was banging his female fiancée and lying to her about him liking cock and he still sucks after telling everyone that he likes cock. If you suck at what you do, you just suck.

I loled:lol

[kobe4life]

If the Shets end up playing the Heat in the playoffs then things will get interesting. The Great Satan will have fear of going into the paint once he sees the fag. The Great Satan and Wade both won't dare enter the paint after seeing the fag is waiting to rape them. I think the only person who will play well is Bosh since he is also a fag so he will be in heaven during that series.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol Jason Collins' jersey was the top-selling jersey on NBA.com this week, apparently..

[resistanze]

:lol Jason Collins' jersey was the top-selling jersey on NBA.com this week, apparently..
Ingenious marketing by the NBA...

[Jacob1983]

So it's safe to say that the NBA has fallen completely into the realm of WWE sports entertainment territory.

[UZER]

Ingenious marketing by the NBA...


I mentioned earlier this was done just to be ahead of the NFL as the first major sport to have an openly gay player.

[Jacob1983]

I bet annoying wigger Macklemore probably bought all of the jerseys.

[TDMVPDPOY]

the pupose of this signing was to piss of putin and his anti game sochi games...

[AussieFanKurt]

the pupose of this signing was to piss of putin and his anti game sochi games...

i didn't think of that... US does love to piss off the reds

[Thread]

the pupose of this signing was to piss of putin and his anti game sochi games...

No. This was the Nets owner owing one to "Stern." & "Stern" calling the marker. The "regular" owners were left undisturbed.