Jason Collins is the first openly gay player in major - sport history . Collin 's has played in Brooklyn for wins since signing a 10-day contract . He is one of a group of high - profile players to have come out in recent times . If drafted by a franchise , he will become the league 's first openly gay player . Robbie Rogers announced he was gay last year , and Sam recently came out .
Jason Collins is the first openly gay player in major - sport history . Collin 's has played in Brooklyn for wins since signing a 10-day contract . He is one of a group of high - profile players to have come out in recent times . Robbie Rogers announced he was gay last year , and Sam recently came out .