Jason Collins, Former NBA Player, Battles Brain Tumor
Former NBA player and current league ambassador Jason Collins is receiving medical treatment due to a brain tumor. The news was announced by his family on Thursday.Collins, who made history as the first openly gay player in the NBA, retired in 2014 after a 13-year career. During his career, he played for several teams, including the New Jersey Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards and again the Nets, now in Brooklyn. In 2013, Collins publicly revealed his homosexuality, marking a milestone as the first openly gay athlete in North American major sports leagues. Description of the Nets’ social media post: We send our love and support to @jasoncollins98 and his family. Throughout his career, Collins averaged 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. His best season was in 2004-05 with the then New Jersey Nets, where he averaged 6.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.“Jason and his family appreciate your support and prayers, and kindly request privacy as they focus on Jason’s health and well-being,” the Collins family said in a statement released by the NBA.
