Jason Collins Could Be Nike's New Star

NBA player's historic coming-out could have big sponsorship implications

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Social media reactions to Jason Collins becoming the first openly gay male professional athlete in American sports history suggest he will have no shortage of sponsorship opportunities from LGBT-friendly brands—which could be a list that grows because of his actions.

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