For a couple years, I never went on a date. I’d stay home watching TV with my German shepherd, Shadow, and, when people asked what I was doing, I’d make something up.
Retired pro basketball player Jason Collins speaking to Sports Illustrated about being closeted for most of his NBA career.
I try not to look back on life with regrets. Now I understand that this was part of my path. As naive as it sounds, I was under the illusion that I would find the right girl who would make all the confused feelings go away. It doesn’t work like that.
…There’s a stress that you walk around with constantly when you’re in the closet. When I came out, it was like I’d ripped off a Band-Aid. There was so much support from fans and teammates, so many new friends that I made, and I thought, Why didn’t I do this sooner?
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Kangol2
Jason Collins, even though it took you until nearly the end of your career you still are a pioneer and deserve lots of praise. Where are the other out gay NBA players? You set the standard and maybe others will follow.
abfab
They will. They must!
dbmcvey
I’m glad he’s reached this place. Good for him!