Jason Collins, First Out Gay NBA Player, Treated for Brain Tumor

Jason Collins, First Out Gay NBA Player, Treated for Brain Tumor

Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, is reportedly undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. Collins made headlines more than a decade ago when he came out publicly in a first-person essay for Sports Illustrated. The 41-year-old former center earned All-American honors at Stanford before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2001. Over […] The post Jason Collins, First Out Gay NBA Player, Treated for Brain Tumor appeared first on Metr…

Prayers go out to former Celtics center Jason Collins as he undergoes treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins who played for the Boston Celtics during the 2012-13 season is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor and his family released a statement via the NBA welcoming everyone's prayers and support. The Celtics family sends its love and support to Jason Collins 💚 pic.twitter.com/gXfkFeEDV9— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 11, 2025 Praying that Collins who is just 46 can make it through this battle.

Jason Collins, NBA's first out gay player, diagnosed with brain cancer

Jason Collins, the basketball player who made history in 2013 when he became the first US NBA player to publicly share that he was gay, has announced he’s being treated for brain cancer. The news was made public by the National Basketball Association who distributed a statement on his behalf. “NBA Ambassador and 13-year NBA veteran Jason Collins is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumour.  “Jason and his family welcome your support and…

Ex-NBA Star Jason Collins Diagnosed With Brain Tumor

Jason Collins, known not only for his time in the NBA but for breaking barriers as the league’s first openly gay player, is now facing a serious health challenge. The NBA announced Thursday that Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” read the official statement from the league. Standing…