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The previous one NBA Players His family announced that Jason Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.
In a 2013 first-person article in Sports Illustrated, Collins wrote about his sexual behavior and became an openly gay man in any of the four major men in North America. Professional sports league.
At the time, Collins said his public admission was the first time he talked about this aspect of his personal life, rather than his family and close friends.
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Brooklyn Nets Center Jason Collins conducted a radio interview on February 23, 2014 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California for a 108-102 victory. (Gary A. Vasquez/USA Sports Today)
“No one wants to live in fear. I’ve always been afraid of saying the wrong thing. I can’t sleep. I never.” Collins wrote In 2013. But every time I tell another person, I feel stronger and sleep more comfortably. It takes a lot of energy to protect such a big secret. I endured years of pain and lied to my best. I’m sure my world will collapse.
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Collins retired in 2014. His 13-year career includes a stay with the Nets to organize the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota TimberwolvesAtlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards.
Brooklyn Nets Center Jason Collins (98) played against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 1, 2014 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Benny Sieu/US Today’s Sports)
He’s back net The 2013-24 season after the franchise moved to Brooklyn.
“Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and request privacy as they focus on Jason’s health and well-being,” his family said in a statement to the NBA.
Brooklyn Nets’ Jason Collins (98) took action against the New York Knicks on April 2, 2014 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Collins averaged 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in his career. In his best season, he averaged 6.4 points and 6.1 rebounds for the then New Jersey Nets in 2004-05.
Collins is currently an ambassador for the NBA.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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