A biography for Jason Collinshasn’t been written yet.
“I've grown so much as an individual, I've come across so many great people, great organizations, heard so many great stories, inspiring stories.”
“One goal that I have attained in my life that I'm very proud of is to have a positive impact on someone else's life.”
“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 viewing box.”
“The NBA is like a brotherhood.”
“My journey of self-discovery and self-acknowledgement began in my hometown of Los Angeles and has taken me through two state high school championships, the NCAA Final Four and the Elite Eight, and nine playoffs in 12 NBA seasons.”
“I have had a moment where, well actually a couple moments, where people in the realm of sports have confided in me.”
“I was comfortable enough in my own skin to come out on my own terms and in my own words.”
“Things can change in an instant, so why not live truthfully?”
“My parents worked for Travelers Insurance.”
“For many young people growing up in minority communities, there is a sense that their lives are disposable. As athletes, we have a platform to let those kids know that their lives are important. That their lives matter to us.”
“For me it always starts with the core. I've learned that the stronger that your core is, the better you are.”
“I'm one of those players that wakes up and has like three fouls already.”
“As all professional athletes know, Father Time is undefeated, and when I wake up in the morning, my back especially lets me know that it's about time to bow out gracefully, let the young guys in and move to being a full time fan of the sport.”
“From my teammates, I'm expecting support because that's what I would do for my teammates.”
“The fact is, people in some communities have been conditioned to instantly feel safe when they see a police car. Others see one and instantly feel anxiety.”
“I always want to be part of a successful team.”
“I don't have to hide who I am.”
“I do identify myself as a black man before I identify myself as a gay man.”
“I have been stopped by the police many times in my life.”
“When I think about March Madness '98, the first thing that comes to mind is Mark 'Mad Dog' Madsen's unorthodox dance moves.”