Getty Jason Collins addresses reporters while with the Brooklyn Nets after becoming the first openly gay active NBA player in 2013.
Jason Collins, a former New Jersey and Brooklyn Nets center and the first openly gay active player in major U.S. men’s professional sports, has died at 47 after a battle with stage 4 glioblastoma, his family confirmed Tuesday.
The 13-year NBA veteran died peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, according to a statement released following initial reports by ESPN and a social media post from NBA insider Shams Charania.
“We are heartbroken to share that Jason
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