Jason Collins, the NBA’s first overtly homosexual participant who now serves as an envoy for the league, is present process remedy for a mind tumor, his household mentioned Thursday.
“Jason and his household welcome your assist and prayers and kindly ask for privateness as they dedicate their consideration to Jason’s well being and well-being,” Collins’ household mentioned in an announcement launched by the NBA.
Collins retired in 2014 after a 13-year profession that included stops with the New Jersey Nets, Memphis, Minnesota, Atlanta, Boston, Washington and again to the Nets after they moved to Brooklyn. He introduced he was homosexual in 2013, changing into the primary publicly homosexual athlete to play in any of the 4 foremost North American sports activities leagues.
“Sending our love and assist to @jasoncollins98 and his household,” the Nets posted on social media.
Collins averaged 3.6 factors and three.7 rebounds per recreation in his profession. In his greatest season, he averaged 6.4 factors and 6.1 rebounds per recreation for the then-New Jersey Nets in 2004-05.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
