Nets’ Collins: Player Made Negative Comment

Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins revealed Thursday that he has heard negative comments from another player during a game.

Collins, the first openly gay player on an active NBA roster, would not reveal the identity of the player or the team he plays for. He told ESPNNewYork.com that he did not react to the comments while on the court.

“We’re all human. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. You hope that if someone has a negative opinion, that they would keep it to themselves. But at the same time, I understand that in the NBA, we’re a bunch of individuals and this is America and everyone’s entitled to their opinion.”

via Mike Mazzeo of ESPN New York