There's only so many times you can write the story about the gay teammate. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I've been booed before. There have been times when I've wanted to boo myself. But a lot of ill feelings can be… — 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
It's an honor, any time you play with an organization like the Boston Celtics, all that history there. To put on that… — 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
Imagine you're in the oven, baking. Some of us know and accept our sexuality right away and some need more time to… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
As all professional athletes know, Father Time is undefeated, and when I wake up in the morning, my back especially lets me… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
Every time you go to a new team, every time, it's like going to a new job. You have to go to… — 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
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
