Jason Collins dies at 47

Mar. 20, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Washington Wizards center Jason Collins against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. The Wizards defeated the Suns 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Earlier this week, former NBA player Jason Collins died at the age of 47 after a battle with

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Earlier this week, former NBA player Jason Collins died at the age of 47 after a battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. He played 13 years in the NBA, including part of the 2012-13 season for the Washington Wizards where he played six games.

While he was with the Wizards, Collins announced that he was openly gay and was the first NBA player to do so. He then played one more season with the Brooklyn Nets. As an NBA player, Collins’ most noteworthy seasons were with the Nets earlier in his

career when they made two NBA Finals appearances.

RIP Jason.