Charles Barkley speaks out in support of Jason Collins coming out
Jason Collins gives first interview on coming out in the NBA
NBA player Jason Collins talks to Good Morning America‘s George Stephanopoulos about his “coming out,” his aggressive style of play, the support he’s received and why he chose to wear number 98 this past season.
President Obama calls Jason Collins, praises his courage to come “out”
President Obama called NBA center Jason Collins today after news broke that the pro basketball player had come out of the closet.
From Raw Story:
President Barack Obama called NBA player Jason Collins on Monday to praise his courage after he became the first star in big-time American professional team sports to come out as gay.
Collins, currently a free agent who has played for six teams over 12 seasons, made the announcement in a blockbuster article in Sports Illustrated. “The President called Jason Collins to express his support and said he was impressed by his courage,” said a White House aide, on condition of anonymity.
Jason Collins tweets thanks for support on “coming out”
White House reaction to Jason Collins’ “coming out”
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was asked if Obama had any remarks about NBA player Jason Collins’ decision to come out of the closet. Carney said he had not talked to the President about it but offered these remarks:
“Here at the White House we view that as another example of the progress that has been made and the evolution tha has been taking place in this country, and commend him for his courage and support him in this effort, and hope that his fans and his team support him going forward.”