Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player in NBA history, reflected on the importance of progress for LGBTQ+ acceptance in sports during a conversation shortly before his death from brain cancer at age 47, emphasizing that while he wasn't disappointed by the lack of other athletes coming out, he believed there was still work to be done to create a supportive environment for them. #LGBTQ #AthleteAdvocacy #JasonCollins #USA #CAD
