Hopefully my actions will make it easier for them to live their life, to be whoever they want to be. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
The more people that choose to live an honest and genuine life, the better it is for everyone. — 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
I would love to see an athlete live their life in an authentic way, not feel that they have to hide, not… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
Deep down, on a human level, I think everyone knows that it is better to live an authentic life. — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I've reached that enviable state in life in which I can do pretty much what I want. — 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
It's nice to have a positive impact on someone's else's life, and I feel like with my actions that I've had a… — 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
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
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
One goal that I have attained in my life that I'm very proud of is to have a positive impact on someone… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
I hope that every player makes a decision that leads to their own happiness, whatever happiness that is in life. — 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
