History was being made tonight as Jason Collins is now signed to a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Not only he suited up for tonight's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is now the first openly gay player in the NBA.
The team confirmed the signing on their Twitter page with a pciture of Collins and head coach Jason Kidd tweeting, "RT to welcome @jasoncollins34 to Brooklyn! #Nets."
ESPN's Mike Mazzeo reports that he will still wear 98 on his jersey, in honor of Matthew Shepard who was murdered in a anti-gay hate crime in 1998.
Courtesy: TV Guide
In tonight's game, The Brooklyn Nets take a 108 to 102 win over the LA Lakers. They will now take on the Portland Trail Blazers this Wednesday in Portland, Oregon.
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