What they said

Here’s a look at some of the responses from around the league to Jason Collins’ signing a 10-day contract with the Nets:

“The decision to sign Jason was a basketball decision. We needed to increase our depth inside, and with his experience and size, we felt he was the right choice for a 10-day contract.”

—Nets GM Billy King

“Jason told us that his goal was to earn another contract with an NBA team. Today, I want to commend him on achieving his goal. I know everyone in the NBA family is excited for him and proud that our league fosters an inclusive and respectful environment.” —NBA Commissioner

Adam Silver

“With Jason Collins signing with the Nets today, I believe our world as professional athletes will open up and become less ignorant of gay male athletes playing and more accepting and embracing of the whole situation.” —Nuggets forward

Kenneth Faried

“This is a league that is inclusive and respectful ... Jason was one of the best teammates I ever had.”

—Magic coach Jacque Vaughn

“I just think about basketball. Physical, physical center that plays his tail off. That’s all we should worry about, is how he plays basketball. A guy that’s been working his tail off since he played with Boston looking for his chance to get in the league and now he’s back. That’s all we should worry about, everybody, is how he plays basketball.” —Thunder forward

KevinDurant

“I hope one day if a player can play, he can play. If he can’t, he can’t. That’s all we should be talking about.”

—Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni

“Jason’s a good guy. I know him personally, worked out with him a few times in L.A. Jason’s been playing in this league for numerous years and regardless of what he does off the floor he comes to work every day and does his job.” —Thunder guard RussellWestbrook