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Feb. 24, 2014, 12:26 PM GMT / Updated Feb. 24, 2014, 12:45 PM GMT

Jason Collins became the first openly gay player to play in one of the four major American pro sports leagues on Sunday, helping the Brooklyn Nets to a 108-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

After the game Collins took to Twitter to thank fans for their support.

What a day! Great win tonight @BrooklynNets over my hometown @Lakers. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey.
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins34) February 24, 2014

We welcome @jasoncollins34 to Brooklyn and applaud his courage. RT if you're proud Brooklyn will be emblazoned across his jersey.
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) February 23, 2014

Congratulations to my friend @jasoncollins34 - excited to see you do work out there #courage #groundbreaking
— Michael Sam (@MikeSamFootball) February 23, 2014