I know I have six fouls. There's no use in me driving home with them. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
There isn't a professional athlete that doesn't want to play 12, 13 years. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I have had a moment where, well actually a couple moments, where people in the realm of sports have confided in me. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
It's my job to go out there and do my job and be ready when my name and number is called, regardless… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I'm one of those players that wakes up and has like three fouls already. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I check into the game and the ref cleans the whistle off, 'OK 98s coming in.' I'm one of those players that's… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
From my teammates, I'm expecting support because that's what I would do for my teammates. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
The N.B.A. is for the best players, not for the most affordable players. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
Twelve years is a long time in any professional sport. I felt that that longevity speaks to something - and to the… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
So, my role on an NBA basketball team was the defensive stopper, was to be the most physical player on the team.… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I pride myself on setting tough picks and going out there and being physical. And on the defensive end, players drive the… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
As a teammate, you want the best of everyone on your team. It's about mentally being able to be all in. Why… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
When I came into the NBA from Stanford, I had already decided what type of player I would be. I wanted to… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
My role is to be ready. I never know what night my name and number is going to be called, but my… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I'm a creature of routine. When the regular season ends I immediately dedicate myself to getting game ready for the opener of… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
My dream was to play in the NBA and live my authentic life as a proud gay man at the same time.… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
Now I'm a free agent, literally and figuratively. I've reached that enviable state in life in which I can do pretty much… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. — Jason Collins Copy Share
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.… — Jason Collins Copy Share
It's my job to go out there and do my job and be ready when my name and number is called, regardless of what… — Jason Collins Copy Share
Anytime you lose a lot of weight you're going to feel lighter on your feet. — Jason Collins Copy Share
I have had a moment where, well actually a couple moments, where people in the realm of sports have confided in me. — Jason Collins Copy Share
The best part of when you reveal your authentic self publicly is that it will allow those people around you, whether it's your teammates… — Jason Collins Copy Share
As all professional athletes know, Father Time is undefeated, and when I wake up in the morning, my back especially lets me know that… — Jason Collins Copy Share
I am in love with the creator of heaven and earth. I see the morning sun and thank the Lord for everything that he… — Jason Collins Copy Share
For many young people growing up in minority communities, there is a sense that their lives are disposable. As athletes, we have a platform… — Jason Collins Copy Share
I've met many people who have come up to me and told me how my story has impacted them. — Jason Collins Copy Share
So, I got asked in January of 2014 to attend the State of the Union and sit as a guest in the first lady's… — Jason Collins Copy Share
There's only so many times you can write the story about the gay teammate. — Jason Collins Copy Share
Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start. — Jason Collins Copy Share
I knew that I was choosing the road less traveled but I'm not walking it alone. — Jason Collins Copy Share
