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How Jason Collins Left a Legacy Beyond the Box Score as a Basketball Ambassador

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1978-2026 Jump to: Who Was Jason Collins? Quick Facts Early Years and Education NBA Career Coming Out Husband and Personal Life Cancer Diagnosis and Death Quotes Who Was Jason Collins? Former NBA basketball player Jason Paul Collins became the first male athlete in the four major North American professional sports to come out as gay in 2013. Born in Northridge, California, Collins played basketball with his twin brother, Jarron, in high school and at Stanford University. Drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 2001, he developed into a capable defender for multiple NBA teams. On April 29, 2013, he publicly confirmed his sexuality. After his playing career, Collins became a valued ambassador for the sport. He died at age 47 from complications of brain cancer on May 12, 2026.…

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