Jason Collins Book Deal – He says No But we Say Bull!f

There are reports going around the internets that claim Jason Collins is looking to cash in on his recent fame. As most of you know, Jason Collins shocked the sports world when he became the first active professional athlete to publicly announce he was gay. Ever since his announcement he has been doing interview after interview, and has been in headlines day after day. However, is that just not enough for Collins? Is he really going to write a memoir? No, not anytime soon, at least according to the man himself.  He tweeted yesterday

“Contrary to Sportscenter reports, I have no current plans to write any books. Sorry to disappoint my literary loving fans.”

However, reports keep coming in that claim he is indeed working on a book deal. Insiders even claim that Collins is working with the Sports Illustrated writer who worked with Collins on his piece in the magazine. The insider also claims that the book has already been pitched to three major book publishers. However, it appears that the publishers are worried the book might not sale because there might not be anything “new” to put in the book after his detailed article in SI.

Oh, come on! You know there will be a book, and then there will be a movie. It’s the “thing” to do with stories like this. People have to find a way to make money off these things! Life is all about money. I know some people might not want to admit that, but it’s the truth.

Money makes the world go round.

When we asked Jason Collins if he really had a book deal, he was like,