Only in May he married his partner
Jason Collins was the first professional to make his homosexuality public. He is seriously ill eleven years after his end of his career.
The American ex-basketball player Jason Collins, who was the first professional of the four great US leagues in 2013, must undergo treatment for a brain tumor. This was announced by the NBA, for which he is in action as an ambassador, on behalf of the 46-year-old family.
“Jason and his family are happy about their support and prayers and ask politely to respect privacy, since they concentrate entirely on Jason’s health and well -being,” the explanation also says.
Collins played in the North American professional league for the New Jersey Nets, Memphis, Minnesota, Atlanta, Boston, Washington and Brookly. He ended his career in 2014.
Collins had only married in May: the American film producer Brunson Green, who was nominated for an Oscar for the film “The Help” in 2012.
After Collins, Isaac Humphries came out as the second male basketball player while he is active in a top league (team reported).
After allegations of bullying and lack of support, a gay teacher from Berlin turns to Kai Wegner. Now the governing mayor has turned into the case (Team reported).
