Date of Birth: December 2, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Jason Collins is a retired American professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born on December 2, 1978, in Northridge, California, Collins made history as the first openly gay athlete to play in any of the four major North American professional team sports leagues. He played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal and was a first-round pick in the 2001 NBA draft, selected by the Houston Rockets. Collins is known for his defensive prowess and his ability to play as a center or power forward. Over his career, he played for several teams, including the New Jersey Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, and Brooklyn Nets. After his retirement, Collins has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has worked with various organizations to promote diversity and inclusion in sports.
5 Interesting Facts about Jason Collins
1. Jason Collins and his twin brother, Jarron Collins, both played in the NBA.
2. He played in two NBA Finals with the New Jersey Nets in 2002 and 2003.
3. Collins publicly came out as gay in April 2013 in an article for Sports Illustrated.
4. He was a standout player at Stanford University, where he earned All-Pac-10 honors.
5. Collins wore the number 98 in his last season to honor Matthew Shepard, a gay college student who was murdered in Wyoming in 1998.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jason Collins
1. “Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.”
2. “The most you can do is stand up for what you believe in.”
3. “The most important thing is to be true to yourself and those you love.”
4. “I always knew I was gay; it was just a matter of when I would come out.”
5. “I want to do the right thing and not hide anymore.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jason Collins achieved a highest net worth of approximately $16 million during his career.
Children
Jason Collins does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Jason Collins on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Collins
2. [Jason Collins’ NBA Profile](https://www.nba.com/player/2215/jason_collins
4. [Jason Collins’ Twitter](https://twitter.com/jasoncollins98
5. [Jason Collins’ ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/988/jason-collins
