NBA’s Jason Collins
Present process Remedy for Mind Tumor
Revealed September 11, 2025 10:23 AM PDT
Former NBA middle Jason Collins — the league’s first overtly homosexual participant — has been identified with a mind tumor and is at present present process therapy.
The league launched an announcement on Thursday on behalf of Collins and his household … calling on his followers to ship constructive vibes his means as he offers with the medical situation.
“Jason and his household welcome your assist and prayers and kindly ask for privateness as they dedicate their consideration to Jason’s well being and well-being,” the NBA mentioned.
No additional particulars had been offered.
Collins, 46, was chosen with the 18th general choose within the 2001 NBA Draft and performed for the then-New Jersey Nets till 2008. The 7-foot middle additionally suited up for the Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Hawks, Celtics, and Wizards.
He returned to the Nets after they relocated to Brooklyn and retired in November 2014.
Throughout his NBA profession, Collins revealed he was homosexual, being the primary lively participant to take action in league historical past. He acquired widespread assist all through the NBA, together with endorsements from Kobe Bryant and then-commissioner David Stern.
Collins wore jersey No. 98 with the BK Nets to honor Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old man who was brutally murdered on October 12, 1998, in Wyoming as a result of he was homosexual.
“Once I placed on my jersey, I used to be making an announcement to myself, my household, and my mates,” Collins mentioned concerning the tribute.
Collins married his long-time companion, movie producer Brunson Inexperienced, in Might.
