Yes if you are a gay basketball player, and especially if you are still in high school and you are constantly reminded by people around you in society that being gay is a 'sin' and 'morally wrong.' To them Collins is a god sent blessing from heaven which one could argue that he's coming out may have saved some few lives from potential self-harm and suicide.
This is, of course, not a sexual issue but rather a sports issue. I really don't care much for sports at all, well... because 'I have a life.' Sorry no offense. Jason Collins only revealed his sexual orientation not exactly what sexual positions he likes, how big his dick is, or if he's a top or a bottom. Some of us need to get over this fact, including gays. Being gay doesn't equal sexual conduct, though it is a part of it. Being gay means you LOVE and dig dudes in every aspect.
And so for those of you who say he isn't a hero fine we get it: because most likely you are not a basketball player who is into dudes yourself. We don't need to know how much you resent that some people are calling him a hero, and that you 'don't get it.' Heck even I don't get basketball heroes at all. But nonetheless there they are, and if it helps some few gay basketball dudes feel better about themselves I am all for it. Hero or not.
