NBA veteran Jason Collins, who split his time between the Celtics and Wizards this season, admitted he was gay in an interview with Sports Illustrated. Here is some reaction from around the league and elsewhere.

-- Guard Baron Davis (last played for the Knicks in 2012):

I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real. #FTheHaters bit.ly/12J9el5

— Baron Davis (@Baron_Davis) April 29, 2013

-- Lakers guard Kobe Bryant:

Proud of @jasoncollins34. Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 29, 2013

-- Lakers guard Steve Nash:

The time has come. Maximum respect. RT @baron_davis: I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real. ... tmi.me/TGSBh

— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) April 29, 2013

-- Former president Bill Clinton:

RT @billclinton I'm proud to call Jason Collins a friend. wjcf.co/154piCi

— Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) April 29, 2013

Here is President Clinton's full statement.

-- NBA commissioner David Stern released a statement, which read in part:

RT @baxterholmes: David Stern on Jason Collins: "We are proud he has assumed the leadership mantle on this very important issue."

— Boston Globe Celtics (@GlobeCeltics) April 29, 2013

-- The Red Sox praised Collins for his courage and made him an offer:

We salute you, @jasoncollins34 for your courage and leadership. Any time you want to throw out a first pitch at Fenway Park, let us know.

— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) April 29, 2013

-- The Celtics didn't have media availability Monday, but coach Doc Rivers released a statement:

“I am extremely happy and proud of Jason Collins," Rivers said. "He’s a pro’s pro. He is the consummate professional and he is one of my favorite “team” players I have ever coached. If you have learned anything from Jackie Robinson, it is that teammates are always the first to accept. It will be society who has to learn tolerance. One of my favorite sayings is, I am who I am, are whom we are, can be what I want to be its not up to you, it’s just me being me."

-- The Washington Wizards, Collins' most recent team:

#Wizards Statement "We are extremely proud of Jason & support his decision to live his life proudly and openly." More nba.com/wizards/wizard…

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 29, 2013