In an interview with CNBC on Friday, NBA player Jason Collins praised Apple CEO Tim Cook’s decision to publicly come out as gay.

Said Collins:

“It’s important for business leaders [and] all leaders in society to live their authentic life and encourage others to do the same…He’s a true legend. He’s a true leader. I have an Iphone, most everyone I know has an Apple product of some sort. And for the leader of that company, the CEO, come out and say that being gay is something he’s very proud of…I’m very proud of him for doing that.” 

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