Here's the quote and the link.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-o...orts-the-idea-of-nets-adding-davis-or-collins
"Garnett was also complimentary of Jason Collins, who worked out for the Nets on Thursday. He actually spoke of the parallels between the two players.
“I played with JC too, very similar to Baby. Probably doesn't have the distance in some of the skill level, but, great competitor, plays team basketball, is for the team, great guy, great character. Those two can definitely help this team.”
Collins' signing would make him the NBA's first active, openly gay player. Garnett expounded on the necessity of players getting a chance regardless of background, saying, "I think it's important that anybody who has the capabilities and skill level to have a chance to [do] something he's great at." He added, “I think it would be bias, and in a sense, racist, if you was to keep that opportunity from a person.""
I understand the bias part - and agree with it. If the guy can play basketball (which he can't) then by all means sign him. But how would it be racist, especially if they had signed Davis instead? This is a marketing move. Brooklyn can now claim they're the most open-minded franchise in the world. They've just earned themselves a ton of free publicity.