Collins makes his first appearance of season in Nets game against the Lakers . NBA Commissioner : ` ` I know everyone in the NBA family is excited for him and proud '' `` I did n't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport . He made the disclosure about his sexuality in a column that appeared in Sports Illustrated . Score: 7
Collins makes his first appearance of season in Nets game against the Lakers . NBA Commissioner : ` ` I know everyone in the NBA family is excited for him and proud '' He made the disclosure about his sexuality in a column that appeared in Sports Illustrated . Score: 7