Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Notable Quotes
"Jason Collins' impact and influence extended far beyond basketball as he helped make the NBA, WNBA and larger sports community more inclusive and welcoming for future generations."
— Adam Silver , Executive
"The impact he had on Stanford was immense, as he could match up against anyone in the country because he was big, smart, strong and skilled, all while being a very bright and nice person."
— Mike Montgomery , Academic
Key People
Adam Silver is the Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Former pro-basketball player and the first openly gay athlete in a major American professional team sport.
Former Stanford University basketball coach who remarked on Jason Collins' legacy.
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Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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