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Pistons exec Arn Tellem pays tribute to barrier-breaking Jason Collins
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Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem honored Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in North America's major professional sports leagues, who passed away from brain cancer at 47. Collins came out in 2013 while Tellem was his agent.
Key points
- Arn Tellem paid tribute to Jason Collins
- Jason Collins was the first openly gay player in major North American sports
- Collins died of brain cancer at the age of 47
- He came out in 2013 while Tellem was his agent
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Detroit — Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem paid tribute to Jason Collins on Tuesday night.
Collins, the first active player to be openly gay in any of North America's four major professional sports league, died of brain cancer at the age of 47.
Collins came out in 2013, in a Sports Illustrated cover story. At the time, Tellem was his agent.
Former NBA player Jason Collins made history when he came out in 2013, becoming the first openly gay player in one of the four major North American professional sports leagues.
"Representing Jason Collins was one of the great honors and privileges of my life — not only as an agent, but as a counselor and confidant," Tellem said in a statement.
"What made Jason so special were the qualities that defined his remarkable 13-year NBA career, and more importantly, his life: toughness, intelligence, responsibility, selflessness, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to others.
"He was always something bigger than himself, and that guided him through every challenged life placed in his path. Helping him navigate his decision to come out as the first openly gay active professional athlete was profoundly meaningful to me.
"The courage he showed changed lives and transcended our game. His impact reached far beyond basketball."
Q&A
What impact did Jason Collins have on professional sports?
Jason Collins broke barriers as the first openly gay player in North America's major professional sports leagues, paving the way for greater acceptance and representation.
How did Arn Tellem know Jason Collins?
Arn Tellem was Jason Collins' agent when Collins came out publicly in 2013.
What was the cause of Jason Collins' death?
Jason Collins died from brain cancer at the age of 47.
