I'm a veteran, and I've earned the right to be heard. I'll lead by example and show that gay players are no different from straight ones. I'm not the…

- Jason Collins

I knew that I was choosing the road less traveled but I'm not walking it alone.

- Jason Collins

Some people insist they've never met a gay person. But Three Degrees of Jason Collins dictates that no NBA player can claim that anymore. Pro basketb…

- Jason Collins

I am in love with the creator of heaven and earth. I see the morning sun and thank the Lord for everything that he has blessed me with. That is a per…

- Jason Collins

When we get to the point where a gay pro athlete is no longer forced to live in fear that he'll be shunned by teammates or outed by tabloids, when we…

- Jason Collins

Now I'm a free agent, literally and figuratively. I've reached that enviable state in life in which I can do pretty much what I want. And what I want…

- Jason Collins

I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay.

- Jason Collins

When I was younger I dated women. I even got engaged. I thought I had to live a certain way. I thought I needed to marry a woman and raise kids with …

- Jason Collins

The most you can do is stand up for what you believe in. I'm much happier since coming out to my friends and family. Being genuine and honest makes m…

- Jason Collins