Jason Collins, former Nets center and NBA’s first openly gay player, remembered as ‘pioneer’
Jason Collins was an important player on the Nets teams that earned back-to-back NBA Finals berths in 2002 and 2003. The 7-foot center suited up for six teams over 13 NBA seasons, appeared in 735 games and started 477 of them. But Collins’ legacy transcends what he accomplished on the basketball...
Jason Collins remembered as trailblazer, beloved friend at 47
Athletes, coaches, colleagues and activists remember Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who died after a battle with cancer.
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Jason Collins is best known for his time with the Brooklyn Nets.