Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Summary
Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, died at 47 from brain cancer called glioblastoma. He played 13 years for six teams and became an important figure for inclusion in sports.Key Facts
- Jason Collins was the NBA’s first openly gay player.
- He played in the NBA for 13 years with six different teams.
- Collins announced he was gay in 2013 while still active in the league.
- He was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, a severe brain cancer, in December.
- Collins died after fighting the illness, as confirmed by his family and the NBA.
- He helped the New Jersey Nets reach two NBA Finals during his career.
- He received the Bill Walton Global Champion Award shortly before his death.
- Collins used his platform to promote inclusivity and acceptance in sports.
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