Collins made history when he became the first openly gay NBA player, sharing his story in a 2013 open letter with Sports ...

Jason Collins, 10 Years Later: Progress Made, but There’s Work to Be Done for LGBTQ Athletes. A decade after becoming the first active male athlete in a major pro league to come out as gay, he ...

Jason Collins participates in the New York City Pride Parade on June 30th, 2024 NBAE via Getty Images “I was dating another guy at the time. I didn’t see Brunson again until we ran into each ...

Jason Collins had spent years in the NBA as a reliable big man — not the most stand-out name on the roster, but he brought veteran leadership. However, as the 2012-13 season wound down, the 7'0 ...

Jason Collins with the Brooklyn Nets during his final NBA season. Brooklyn Nets [/caption] Collins used the clinic to share his own story and explain that he draws inspiration from people like his ...

Jason Collins, the N.B.A.'s First Openly Gay Player, Retires Collins, who became the N.B.A.'s first openly gay player as a Net after coming out in 2013 while a free agent, announced his retirement ...

Jason Collins, who was once the first publicly gay active NBA player, participated in the clinic for LGBTQ youth at the Final Four, then reflected on its place in the current national moment.

Tony Murray, Moral Support for a Gay N.B.A. Player, Dies at 60. Mr. Murray, along with his husband, helped their nephew Jason Collins become the first player in the league to come out publicly.

Tony Murray, Moral Support for a Gay N.B.A. Player, Dies at 60. Mr. Murray, along with his husband, helped their nephew Jason Collins become the first player in the league to come out publicly.