Jason Collins

I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport.

— 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…

— Jason Collins

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

Anytime you lose a lot of weight you're going to feel lighter on your feet.

— Jason Collins

I have had a moment where, well actually a couple moments, where people in the realm of sports have confided in me.

— Jason Collins

The best part of when you reveal your authentic self publicly is that it will allow those people around you, whether it's…

— Jason Collins

As all professional athletes know, Father Time is undefeated, and when I wake up in the morning, my back especially lets me…

— Jason Collins

I am in love with the creator of heaven and earth. I see the morning sun and thank the Lord for everything…

— Jason Collins

For many young people growing up in minority communities, there is a sense that their lives are disposable. As athletes, we have…

— Jason Collins

The NBA is like a brotherhood.

— Jason Collins

I've met many people who have come up to me and told me how my story has impacted them.

— Jason Collins

So, I got asked in January of 2014 to attend the State of the Union and sit as a guest in the…

— Jason Collins

There's only so many times you can write the story about the gay teammate.

— Jason Collins

Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start.

— Jason Collins

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

— Jason Collins

For me it always starts with the core. I've learned that the stronger that your core is, the better you are.

— Jason Collins

Hopefully my actions will make it easier for them to live their life, to be whoever they want to be.

— Jason Collins

The more people that choose to live an honest and genuine life, the better it is for everyone.

— Jason Collins

When I first came back and I was playing with the Nets, yes, there was a lot of media attention. But after…

— Jason Collins

My parents worked for Travelers Insurance.

— Jason Collins

My role is to be ready. I never know what night my name and number is going to be called, but my…

— Jason Collins

I've grown so much as an individual, I've come across so many great people, great organizations, heard so many great stories, inspiring…

— Jason Collins

So, my role on an NBA basketball team was the defensive stopper, was to be the most physical player on the team.…

— Jason Collins

I'm black and I'm gay.

— Jason Collins

You know, I mentor a few younger athletes.

— Jason Collins