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NBA 29/04/2013, 17.15

NBA big man Jason Collins says he is gay

I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay, says Jason Collins

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"I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay" said NBA big man Jason Collins in the story that will appear on Sports Illustrated on May 6.

"I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn't the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, "I'm different." If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I'm raising my hand.

My journey of self-discovery and self-acknowledgement began in my hometown of Los Angeles and has taken me through two state high school championships, the NCAA Final Four and the Elite Eight, and nine playoffs in 12 NBA seasons".

Jason Collins has played with the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards this season.

Collins has played 713 NBA Regular Season games averaging 3.6ppg and 3.8rpg.

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