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In a heartfelt column for Sports Illustrated , the 35-year-old center announced his intent to retire during Wednesday’s Bucks versus Nets game.
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Collins became the first active out gay player in men's professional sports in early 2014. he was signed to the Nets in a series of 10-day contracts, then through the rest of the season.
The day will be especially meaningful for me because the Nets will be playing the Bucks, who are coached by Jason Kidd, my former teammate and my coach in Brooklyn. It was Jason who cheered my decision to come out by posting on Twitter: "Jason's sexuality doesn't change the fact that he is a great friend and was a great teammate."
Considering all the speculation about problems I might face within the locker room, Jason's support was significant. It had been argued that no team would want to take on a player who was likely to attract a media circus from the outset and whose sexuality would be a distraction. I'm happy to have helped put those canards to rest. The much-ballyhooed media blitz to cover me unscrambled so quickly that a flack jokingly nicknamed me Mr. Irrelevant.
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After Collins publicly announced that he is gay, a few more athletes came out. Most notably was Michael Sam, the SEC Defensive Player of the Year who was drafted in the final round of the NFL Draft in 2014, then cut from the Rams' and Cowboys' practice squads. Conner Mertens, a kicker for Willamette University in Oregon, became the first active out gay player in college football. Later, Derrick Gordon became the first out gay player in NCAA D-1 basketball. He currently plays for UMass, where he is on the active roster.
Sports Illustrated reported Tuesday Georgia police confirmed the the Houston Rockets center is under investigation.
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Dr. Kesler noted Braylon to have a linear bruise and patterned abrasions consistent with the history given by Braylon of being struck with a belt numerous times by his father. The report goes on to say the injuries were "consistent with Braylon being struck with the buckle end of the belt ... with excessive force, resulting in soft tissue injuries such as bruising and abrasions.
And the report indicates Dr. Kesler found the injuries lasted longer than 24 hours and were "consistent with a medical diagnosis of physical abuse.
It is troubling to see a mother use her son as a pawn against his father, which is what is happening in this case. Dwight Howard will continue to act in the best interest of his children and do whatever is necessary to protect their welfare and best interests.
The 12-time Pro Bowl cornerback spent ten seasons with the team.
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