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My Take
With Jason Collins, the stat line, thirteen NBA seasons as a seven-foot center, is the least interesting thing about him to me. What I respect is the courage. Becoming the first active player in a major US sport to come out publicly was a gamble with his livelihood, and he made it anyway. He was a Stanford man who did the unglamorous defensive work that keeps teams honest, and that humility carried into how he carved a path for others, recognized by honors like VH1's Trailblazer award. His passing in 2026 hit hard, because his real legacy plays out far beyond any arena. That, to me, is a life well lived.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jason Collins
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイソン・コリンズ
- Reading
- じぇいそん・こりんず
- Born
- December 2, 1978 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Height
- 213 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- University
- Stanford University
Awards & achievements
- 2017 VH1 Trailblazer Honors
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jason Collins born?
Born December 2, 1978 (age 47).
Where is Jason Collins from?
Jason Collins is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Jason Collins do?
Jason Collins works as basketball player.
How tall is Jason Collins?
Jason Collins is 213 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.