Michael Sam Reacts To Jason Collins’ NBA Return

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Weeks after becoming the first openly gay NFL-bound prospect, college football star Michael Sam has reacted to Jason Collins making history by joining the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.

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Despite trying to impress NFL teams at the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sam took a moment to applaud Collins on Twitter Sunday (February 23).

“Congratulations to my friend @jasoncollins34 – excited to see you do work out there #courage #groundbreaking,” Sam tweeted February 23. (Michael Sam’s Twitter)

According to reports, Collins will join his former team Sunday (February 23) night on a 10-day contract.

Collins will join the Nets for their game Sunday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers. The 35-year-old center revealed at the end of last season he is gay, but he was a free agent and had remained unsigned. With a need for another big man, the Nets turned to the 7-foot Collins, who helped them reach two NBA Finals in the early 2000s. (Mercury News)

A Nets executive has already confirmed the big news and explained the team’s motivation.

“The decision to sign Jason was a basketball decision,” general manager Billy King said via a statement. “We needed to increase our depth inside, and with his experience and size, we felt he was the right choice for a 10-day contract.” (Statement)

A few weeks ago, Sam revealed his same-sex preference in a televised interview.

In interviews with ESPN, The New York Times and Outsports, Sam says he came out to his teammates and coaches at Missouri in August. Sam says: “I am an openly, proud gay man.” The 255-pound Sam participated in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., last month after leading the SEC in sacks (11.5) and tackles for loss (19), and he is projected to be a mid-round NFL draft pick. He says: “It’s a big deal. No one has done this before. And it’s kind of a nervous process, but I know what I want to be … I want to be a football player in the NFL.” (Los Angeles Times)

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