Jason Collins to receive posthumous Arthur Ashe award at ESPYS
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player and a pioneer for LGBTQ+ inclusion in professional sports, will be posthumously honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS in July.
- Collins passed away on May 12 at age 47 due to a brain tumor and had openly shared his cancer journey to raise awareness and support for others.
- The Arthur Ashe Award, given to individuals who make significant impacts beyond sports by advocating for their beliefs, will be accepted by Collins' twin brother, Jarron.
- Jarron Collins described the award as a meaningful tribute to his brother's legacy of visibility, strength, and love.
- The ESPYS ceremony, hosted by Marcello Hernández, will air on July 15 on ABC and stream on ESPN+.
