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Could there BE a bigger powerhouse duo at the Democratic National Committee LGBT gala than Jason Collins and Michelle Obama??

We think not!

Not only is Michelle one of our favorite people on this planet, but she's being joined by a history-maker! Jason just became the first gay player actively still in the NBA, having chosen to come out while he's a free agent so as not to distract any team he was a part of! Even the President Barack Obama called him on the same day to congratulate him!

Tickets are starting at $1,250 per person and go up to $32,400 per couple to chair the event. That's SUPER expensive, but the night is gonna be worth it!

We can't wait to hear how it goes!

[Image via AP Images.]

Tags: basketball, democratic national committee, gay, headline, jason collins, lgbt gala, michelle obama, nba

Brittney Griner is the best player in the WNBA right now, and she happens to be gay as well. So when Jason Collins found the courage to come out as gay in the NBA, she was inspired to continue her mission to help others live their open and free lives!

So fab!

Here's what she wrote for the New York Times about her excitement and some history about her own struggles:

Tags: basketball, brittney griner, gay, inspiration, jason collins, lgbt, nba, struggle, wnba

The more we hear about Jason Collins' coming out as a gay professional NBA player, the more we're surprised to hear how good he was at keeping it a secret! EVERYONE he told was shocked!

His parents were among those floored by his revelation, and it took them a few moments to wrap their brains around it before they outwardly offered their support. And by moments, we really do mean that — it wasn't as if it took them a month to come to grips. In fact, it was on their way home from getting the news, according to his mom:

Tags: basketball, gay, jason collins, nba, parents, reactions, sport

Anyone watching basketball this season knew two things almost right away.

The Los Angeles Lakers weren't winning the NBA championship.

And LeBron James was undoubtedly going to win his fourth MVP award.

Tags: 2013, basketball, lebron james, mvp, nba, sources

Jason Collins recently came out as an openly gay man, and while he was already interviewed by ABC's George Stephanopoulos, a segment on Oprah Winfrey's Oprah's Next Chapter is getting ready to debut!

In the interview, the NBA player, his twin brother and his parents sit down with the legendary host in the clip (above), and because it's just a preview, we're getting anxious to see the whole conversation.

It's sad to think that Collins has already received death threats for coming out, but we're sure Oprah will touch on that subject, and hopefully make things better!!

The complete interview airs Sunday, May 5 at 7:30/6:30c., but for now, ch-ch-check out the video (above)!!

Tags: basketball, gay, jason collins, oprah winfrey, oprahs next chapter

This is so unfortunate.

Khloe Kardashian has been spending a lot of time at the Staples Center watching her hubby, Lamar Odom hoop it up, and while it's been playoff time, she's even more on edge than usual!!

Last night was game 5 in the battle between the El Lay Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies, and considering that Blake Griffin wasn't playing at 100%, that was already a sign that the LA team was gonna be in trouble.

Memphis came out defeating the Clippers 103 - 93, and even though Khloe's BRIGHT orange pumps and clutch were on point, Lamar's team was NOT!

So sadsies.

Ch-ch-check out more pics of Kardashian at the game (below)!!

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: basketball, game 5, khloe kardashian, lamar odom, los angeles clippers, memphis grizzlies, playoff game

In your WTF moment of the day, we'd like to let you in on a little secret: Jason Collins, who made history yesterday by becoming the first openly gay active player in the NBA and major professional U.S. sport, use to play high school basketball with the guy who tried really hard to forget Sarah Marshall…

… JASON SEGEL!

How weird is that??

Even weirder is that

Tags: basketball, dr dunk, high school, jason collins, jason segel, play, sports, together