NBA center Jason Collins on Monday announced that he’s gay in a story for Sports Illustrated, becoming the first active player in a major American team sport to announce that he is gay.

“I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation,” Collins wrote. “I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, ‘I’m different.’ If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.”

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Metta World Peace, aka the baller formerly known as Ron Artest, was kicked out of Sunday’s Laker game vs. OKC Thunder and might face suspension from the playoff games for this elbow to the face right here.

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Few public icons are more loved than THEE Michael Jordan and that’s a fact. Now imagine seeing his name on the waiting client list at your job or knowing that you’re going to meet him… exciting right!?! lol well what if you got this instead…
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Nothing screams MAN more than being able to get your Britnaaay on right!?! Ok maybe not but you can’t say these NBA players aren’t manly and they sure did handle this “Baby One More Time” track.

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The Fictional Jeremy Lin Musical. And yes, it’s full of racial stereotypes…it is comedy, so don’t get too offended people.

ANOTHER NIKE SHOE RIOT…

In case you missed my Locker Room interview with the Clippers Blake Griffin & CP3..they talk about playing with Ricky Rubio & Jeremy Lin….and having 4 Starters from L.A. to watch CLICK HERE

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Blake Griffin speaks on playing with Jeremy Lin all star weekend. Chris Paul also talks about reppin’ for L.A. as an All Star starter. Exclusive Clippers locker room video.

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Shaq & Charles Barkley are General Mgrs for the All Star Weekend’s Rising Stars Challenge (aka rookie/sophomore game) Shaq’s team is clearly gonna smash on Barkley’s squad.  Who got Jeremy Lin?? Here are the line ups-

CLICK HERE to see video of the Shaq & Barkley’s picks

Before the draft Shaq also put his dance moves on display, peep it…

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Check the audio below of Lamar Odom crying about the Chris Paul trade.

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Oh na na! Rihanna was looking thicka than a snicka during her half-time performance at the NBA All Star game.
She “surprised” us all when Drake and Kanye jumped on stage with her – but was that really a surprise? My fam and I were already betting they were going to join her.

Anyway, watch her perform above. What’d you think?
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SO THIS T-SHIRT IS JUST WRONG, BUT I HAD TO POST IT CUZ IT’S MY JOB TO DO SO…..WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT??

Monica did an amazing job singing that National Anthem – and kicked off Game 3 in great way. Shout out to the #LAKERS and my hero, Derek Fisher.

Laker fans – where you at?!!

KOBE got #1…but CLICK HERE to see who made the rest of the list!