Jason Collins Wears Nike Be True Sneakers For Historic March With NBA At NYC Pride Parade

Former NBA baller Jason Collins found the right statement shoe to march in New York City’s gay pride parade on Sunday.

The openly gay athlete rocked Nike’s Be True sneakers when he participated in the celebration with the pro basketball organization.

#BeTrue #NBAkicks @jasoncollins98 #NBAPride pic.twitter.com/Uj7FoTvto1

— NBA (@NBA) June 26, 2016

The NBA made history as the first professional sports league to march in the parade. On Twitter, the organization called attention to the colorful kicks. “#BeTrue #NBAkicks @jasoncollins98 #NBAPride” the NBA tweeted.

Nike-sponsored star Kevin Durant praised the league for showing support.

Be on the lookout for our #NYCPride float with @jasoncollins98 & @WNBA Legend @Suewicks23! #NBAPride #WNBAPride pic.twitter.com/PYht5JrYSk

— NBA Cares (@nbacares) June 26, 2016

Excited for the NBA Family who will be a part of history today as the first pro sports league to march in NYC Pride! #NBAPride #WNBAPride

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 26, 2016

“Excited for the NBA Family who will be a part of history today as the first pro sports league to march in NYC Pride! #NBAPride #WNBAPride” Durant tweeted.

The Oklahoma City Thunder star’s new KD 9 sneakers were released on Monday.

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Here we are on our float getting ready for the start of the #NYCPride march. #NBAfamily @NBA @WNBA @nbacares pic.twitter.com/FY5t2yQluh

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) June 26, 2016

WNBA athlete Sue Wicks, NBA commissioner Adam Silver, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum and other NBA staff were also on the float.

Designer Kenneth Cole took to social media to join the chorus of supporters.

“We stand in support of all matching pairs. #NYCPride #prideWeek #Shoes,” he joked on Twitter.

Hillary Clinton, Cynthia Nixon and the cast of “Orange Is the New Black” were also among the parade revelers.

We stand in support of all matching pairs. #NYCPride #prideWeek #Shoes

— Mr. Kenneth Cole (@mr_kennethcole) June 26, 2016