I do identify myself as a black man before I identify myself as a gay man. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
First jason collins say he gay.. Now he on espn w lipgloss on kill him now !!! — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I think the country is ready for supporting an openly gay basketball player. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I'll lead by example and show that gay players are no different from straight ones. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
There's only so many times you can write the story about the gay teammate. — 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 Image
I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am,… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
When I was playing with the Brooklyn Nets, we still called people soft, but we never equated it with being gay. It… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
The worst insult you can give a professional athlete is to call them soft. And the stereotype out there is that gay… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
Of course, life is not a Disney movie. Life is messy. There were some people in my family who made gay jokes… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
When I first came back and I was playing with the Nets, yes, there was a lot of media attention. But after… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
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… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
Some people insist they've never met a gay person. But Three Degrees of Jason Collins dictates that no NBA player can claim… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
The first relative I came out to was my aunt Teri, a superior court judge in San Francisco. Her reaction surprised me.… — 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
When we get to the point where a gay pro athlete is no longer forced to live in fear that he'll be… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay. I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Anytime you lose a lot of weight you're going to feel lighter on your feet. — 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
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I've met many people who have come up to me and told me how my story has impacted them. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
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 Image
