Jason Collins Legacy Honored Posthumously | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, was posthumously honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the ESPYs, celebrating his lifelong bravery and impact on LGBTQ+ visibility in sports. His husband, Brunson Green, shared emotional reflections on Jason’s battle with stage four glioblastoma, which claimed his life in May. Jason’s twin brother Jarron accepted the award, vowing to carry on his brother’s mission of hope and resilience, while Brunson was visibly moved in the audience. Collins, who publicly shared his cancer diagnosis and celebrated his marriage and coming-out…