Overview
- His family announced his death from glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, and said he is survived by his husband Brunson Green, his parents, and his brother Jarron Collins.
- In December he disclosed that his brain tumor was inoperable and told ESPN the average prognosis was six weeks to three months.
- He chose care that aimed to preserve quality of life and test potential therapies, but the cancer returned before he could finish treatment.
- He became the first openly gay player in a major North American pro league in 2013, a step NBA commissioner Adam Silver said made the sport more inclusive.
- He played 13 NBA seasons with New Jersey and Brooklyn, Memphis, Minnesota, Atlanta, Boston, and Washington, and he retired in 2014.