Jason Collins

Jason Collins: Collins' stunning announcement that he was a gay athlete in a major sport won overwhelming support from other players, coaches and executives even a phone call from the U.S. president, according to CBC. The 34-year-old journeyman becomes a free agent on July 1, meaning that he will first have to sign with an NBA team and wait until next season to see if teammates, coaches, opponents and fans will treat him any differently and The coming-out part is over. Now Jason Collins needs a job. But it also came after the season ended for the 7-foot centre and his Washington Wizards. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.