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Jason Collins is an American professional basketball player born in 1978 in Northridge, California. His position is center and he plays for the Brooklyn Nets of the NationalBasketball Association (NBA). Collins played collegiate basketball for Stanford University and made the All-American team in 2001. In 2013, Collins became the first openly gay active athlete in the four major North American professional sports leagues.Time Magazine named him on its 100 Most Influential People in the World list in 2014

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3 May, 2013

Jason Collins interview

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Winfrey interviews Jason Collins on Oprah’s Next Chapter. Winfrey questions Collins about being the first openly gay active pro athlete and coming out to his brother. 

It’s pretty light we try to make each other laugh. Were brothers. He was just very serious and he said I’m gay. Just like that, I’m gay.

How Jason Collins Came Out to His Twin Brother | Oprah's Next Chapter | Oprah Winfrey Network