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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jason_CollinsJason Collins - Wikipedia

    Jason Paul Collins (born December 2, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player who was a center for 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal, where he was an All-American in 2000–01.

  2. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 841269/2019/02Jason Collins' coming out story: The conversations, emotions and...

    Feb 28, 2019 · Jason Collins made history as an openly gay NBA player. This is the story of how his 2014 Nets stint rocked sports' social dynamic.

  3. www.si.com › nba › 2023/04/25Jason Collins reflects on past 10 years since coming out as gay...

    Apr 25, 2023 · A decade after becoming the first active male athlete in a major pro league to come out as gay, Jason Collins reflects on how far the sports world has come—and where it still needs to go.

  4. www.basketball-reference.com › players › cJason Collins Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and...

    Jason Paul Collins. Position: Center and Power Forward Shoots: Right. 7-0 , 255lb (213cm, 115kg) Born: December 2 , 1978 in Northridge, California. Relatives: Brother. College: High School: Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, Draft: , 1st round (18th pick, 18th overall), NBA Debut:

  5. www.pbs.org › newshour › nationJason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, reflects on legacy,...

    Nov 20, 2014 · After a 13-year career in the NBA, Jason Collins, the first openly gay professional basketball player, is retiring. Eighteen months ago Collins came out as gay through a first person article ...

  6. www.biography.com › athletes › a26837004Jason Collins - Stanford, NBA & Sexuality - Biography

    Jun 20, 2024 · American professional basketball player Jason Collins became the first active openly gay male athlete in the four major North American professional sports.

  7. www.si.com › nba › 2014/11/19Jason Collins announces his retirement from the NBA in SI

    Nov 19, 2014 · Jason Collins, the first openly gay man to play in the NBA, announced his retirement from the league on Nov. 19, 2014. He finished his career with 359 blocks, 2,706 rebounds and 2,621...

  8. www.espn.com › nba › playerJason Collins - Brooklyn Nets Center - ESPN

    View the profile of Brooklyn Nets Center Jason Collins on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

  9. www.nytimes.com › 2014/02/24 › sportsJason Collins, First Openly Gay N.B.A. Player, Signs With Nets...

    Feb 23, 2014 · LOS ANGELES — Jason Collins, a 35-year-old center, signed a 10-day contract with the Nets on Sunday afternoon and played against the Lakers hours later, appearing in an N.B.A. uniform for the...

  10. www.cbssports.com › nba › newsJason Collins makes NBA history after signing with Nets

    Feb 23, 2014 · Free agent big man Jason Collins signs a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets and makes his season debut against the Lakers.