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14. “It’s fantastic. It sets an incredible precedent,”

Tue Feb 25, 2014, 10:29 AM

Feb 2014

said Kobe Bryant, who is currently out of the Lakers’ lineup indefinitely with a knee injury. “I think the most important part about it, what I’ve learned on the issue is that one person coming out is showing this type of courage that gives others that same type of courage."

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24455542/kobe-bryant-on-jason-collins-it-sets-an-incredible-precedent

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the macho guys will not stop watching Skittles Feb 2014 #5

but he doesn't represent all gay men or all gay players Skittles Feb 2014 #9

Ten day contract? A try-out? Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2014 #2

He has been in the league for many years. iandhr Feb 2014 #4

NBA players can be signed for two 10-day contracts SwankyXomb Feb 2014 #11

Nets beat Lakers at the Staples Center, 108-102. alp227 Feb 2014 #6

That's too awesome, thanks for that update. joshcryer Feb 2014 #7

kick OKNancy Feb 2014 #10

And the Nets are owned by... bluedigger Feb 2014 #12

Best wishes, Mr. Collins. merrily Feb 2014 #13

“It’s fantastic. It sets an incredible precedent,” BBR Esq Feb 2014 #14