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Former NBA Player Jason Collins receives treatment for the brain tumor, his family announced.
In the first person essay, published in sports illustrated in 2013. year, Collins wrote about its sexuality and became the first open gay player in any of the four main North American men Professional sports leagues.
At that time, Collins said that his public reception was the first time he was talking about the aspect of his personal life outside his family and close friends.
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Brooklyn Nets Center Jason Collins conducts radio interview after 108-102 victories against Los Angeles Lakers in the center of Staples in Los Angeles, 23. February 2014 (Gary A. Vascuez / USA Sports today)
“Nobody wants to live in fear. I’ve always been scared to say the wrong thing. I don’t sleep well. I’ll never have” Collins wrote 2013 “But every time I tell another person, I feel stronger and sleeping a huge amount. I have been fashioned in huge length. However, my world first relied on. And yet I felt for the first time.
Collins retired in 2014 years. Its 13-year career included the organization of network networks, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota TimbervolvesAtlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics and Vizards Washington.
Brooklyn Nets Center Jason Collins (98) is heated before Milvaukee in BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milvaukee, Wisconsin 1. March 2014. years. (Benny Sieu / USA Sports today)
Returned Networks For the 2013-24 season, after the franchise went to Brooklyn.
“Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly seek privacy while paying attention to Jason’s health and prosperity,” His family told NBA statement.
Jason Collins (98) Brooklyn Network in action against New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, 2. April 2014 years. (Jim Mcisaac / Getty Images)
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Collins is in his career in career on average of 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds. In its best season, there is an average of 6.4 points and 6.1 leap for the then network from New Jersey in 2004-05.
Collins currently serves as an ambassador to the NBA.
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