Jason Collins, NBA trailblazer and first openly gay player, dies at 47
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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, died at 47 after a valiant battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma. The former Nets center played 13 NBA seasons with the Nets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Hawks, Celtics and Wizards, publicly revealed his brain cancer in December, pursued experimental treatment in Singapore, and remained an inspirational advocate for inclusivity in sports.
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