"Former Nets center Jason Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family announced Thursday in a statement released by the NBA. "NBA Ambassador and 13-year NBA veteran Jason Collins is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor," the NBA said in a statement. "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.""
"Collins' career spanned 13 seasons, starting with seven in New Jersey before a midseason trade to Memphis in 2008. He went on to suit up for Minnesota, Atlanta, Boston and Washington, then closed out his career with a late-season return to Brooklyn in 2013-14. The 46-year-old came out as gay in 2013, making him the first active athlete in one of the four major North American professional sports leagues to take that step."
Jason Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor; his family requests privacy while welcoming support and prayers. Collins played 13 NBA seasons, beginning with seven years in New Jersey before a midseason trade to Memphis in 2008. He played for Minnesota, Atlanta, Boston, Washington and returned to Brooklyn in 2013-14. Collins averaged 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, shooting 41.1 percent, with a career-best 2004-05 season averaging 6.4 points and 6.1 rebounds. He was a defensive presence and key screen setter for the Nets' early-2000s Finals runs. Collins serves as an NBA Cares ambassador and a leading voice for LGBTQ+ inclusion, partnering with GLSEN and the Human Rights Campaign.
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