NBA star Jason Collins has passed away at the age of 47 after losing his battle with a brain tumor.

🔹 The former NBA player had been fighting the illness for a long time.

🔹 In 2013, he came out as gay, marking a historic first in league history.

🔹 He became the first player to suit up in the NBA while openly identifying as such.

🔹 He played for six different teams over his 13-season career.

🔹 He reached the NBA Finals twice with the New Jersey Nets.