Jason Collins scored 0 points and only played the final 2:41 in the Brooklyn Nets' 96-80 win over the Chicago Bulls. But that didn't stop the home crowd from chanting his name and giving him a standing ovation in his first appearance there as an openly gay NBA player.



Before the game, media reports said the Nets would sign Collins to a second 10-day contract and then likely sign him for the remainder of the season. The Nets are 3-1 since Collins signed Feb. 23.



With the game in Brooklyn, Collins was trending on Twitter:

A special moment for @jasoncollins34 the @NBA and @BrooklynNets with he entering the game to Ja-Son Col-lins chants and a standing ovation. — David Robertson (@101flyboy) March 4, 2014

Standing ovation for #JasonCollins tonight as he took the court w/ brooklynnets against the Chicago… http://t.co/KuRmefzze7 — Little Ngoc (@LittleNgoc) March 4, 2014

And the game ends with #JasonCollins hands on the ball. #Nets win — Realtor Dave (@DRLopez15) March 4, 2014

David Stern was here tonight for Jason Collins' debut. Seems to be enjoying retirement. Just as my #crystalball predicted. — Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) March 4, 2014

Kidd listened to the chants of the home crowd, put Jason Collins in at 2:41. Standing O. Well done Brooklyn fans. — tara sullivan (@Record_Tara) March 4, 2014

Jason Collins gets a standing ovation as he checks into the game for the first time. — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) March 4, 2014

Proud night in Brooklyn. Welcome home, @jasoncollins34. — Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) March 4, 2014

Crowd here at the @barclayscenter currently chanting @jasoncollins34 Pretty cool! — Anthony Nicodemo (@SaundersHoops) March 4, 2014

Crowd @barclayscenter chanting Jason Collins with three minutes left. #nets — Brian Ellner (@brianellner) March 4, 2014

Tonight LeBron James and Jason Collins combined for 61 points. — CaptainTouchback (@CaptTouchback) March 4, 2014