Former NBA participant Jason Collins is present process therapy for a mind tumor, the NBA introduced Thursday.
“Jason and his household welcome your help and prayers and kindly ask for privateness as they dedicate their consideration to Jason’s well being and well-being,” the league stated in an announcement.
A 7-foot heart, Collins performed eight of his 13 seasons with the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets and in addition hung out with the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards.
Collins, 46, averaged 3.6 factors and three.7 rebounds in 735 video games (477 begins) from 2001-14. He was drafted with the 18th total decide by the Houston Rockets in 2001 after starring at Stanford alongside twin brother Jarron Collins.
Jason Collins made information off the court docket when he got here out as homosexual within the Might 6, 2013 subject of Sports activities Illustrated. He was the primary energetic male athlete from one of many 4 main North American skilled sports activities leagues to take action publicly. —Area Stage Media/Reuters
