Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumour - Clone
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Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumour
TIM REYNOLDS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PUBLISHED MAY 12, 2026
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Jason Collins played 13 years for six different teams, including a two spells as a member of the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets.
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