1978 - 2026
Jason Collins American Basketball
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Rest in Peace Jason Collins.
Passed away on 12th May, 2026 aged 47.
Jason Collins dating history
Relationships
Jason Collins was previously married to Brunson Green (2025 - 2026).
Jason Collins was in a relationship with Carolyn Moos (2001 - 2009).
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American Basketballer Jason Collins was born Jason Paul Collins on 2nd December, 1978 in Northridge, California, USA and passed away on 12th May 2026 California, USA aged 47. He is most remembered for Boston Celtics. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
11 years, 11 months
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| Dating | 1 |
8 years
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| Total | 2 |
11 years, 11 months
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9 years, 11 months
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8 years
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Details
| First Name |
Jason
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| Middle Name |
Paul
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| Last Name |
Collins
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| Full Name at Birth |
Jason Paul Collins
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| Alternative Name |
Set Shot Willy, Twin
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| Birthday |
2nd December, 1978
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| Birthplace |
Northridge, California, USA
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| Died |
12th May, 2026
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| Place of Death |
California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Stage 4 Glioblastoma
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| Height |
7' 0" (213 cm)
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| Weight |
255lbs (116 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Towering height
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Sexuality |
Gay
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Harvard-Westlake School in North Hollywood, California (1997)
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| University |
Stanford University (2001)
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| Occupation Text |
Basketball player
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| Occupation |
Basketball
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| Basketball Position |
Center
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| NBA First Game Date |
31st October, 2001
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| Draft |
Houston Rockets, 1st round (18th pick, 18th overall), 2001 NBA Draft
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| Claim to Fame |
Boston Celtics
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Wasserman Media Group Llc.
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| Official Websites |
twitter.com/jasoncollins98, www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/collija04.html, www.nndb.com/people/169/000366068/, www.biography.com/people/jason-collins-21213471
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Jason Paul Collins (December 2, 1978 – May 12, 2026) was an American professional basketball player who was a center for 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal, earning third-team All-American honors in 2001. Collins was selected by the Houston Rockets as the 18th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft. He went on to play for the New Jersey Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, and Brooklyn Nets.
