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Jason Collins, a longtime NBA player who rose to prominence in 2013 as the first openly gay active player in a major American sports league, died Tuesday at the age of 47.
Collins died after an eight-month battle with stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer he had been battling since last August.
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The former center’s death comes as the NBA also mourns Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, with the losses coming in a short period of time.
Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins conducts a radio interview following a 108-102 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on February 23, 2014. (Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports)
Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins warms up before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 1, 2014. (Benny Sieu/USA TODAY Sports)
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement regarding the loss on Tuesday:
“Jason Collins’ impact and influence have extended far beyond basketball, as he has helped make the NBA, WNBA and the sports community as a whole more inclusive and welcoming to future generations. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and professionalism throughout his 13-year NBA career and in his dedicated work as an NBA Cares Ambassador.
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“Jason will be remembered not only for breaking barriers, but also for the kindness and humanity that defined his life and touched so many others. On behalf of the NBA, I send my deepest condolences to Jason’s husband, Brunson, and his family, friends and colleagues across our leagues.”
Jason Collins of the Brooklyn Nets plays against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 2, 2014. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Collins built a long NBA career as a role-playing center. The 7-footer from Stanford averaged 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds over 13 seasons and was primarily used in defensive and physical matchups.
Collins saw rotation minutes for the New Jersey Nets during their back-to-back NBA Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003.
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In 2013, Collins gained national attention when he published a first-person essay for Sports Illustratedbecoming the first active NBA player to do so. He returned to play one final season with the Brooklyn Nets in 2014 before later becoming an NBA Cares ambassador.
Collins is survived by her husband, film producer Brunson Green, and her twin brother, Jarron, who followed a similar path to Stanford and the NBA.
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