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Jason Collins Dies at Age 47 (13 Years NBA Vet/First Active Gay Player)

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Mr. Dominant, May 12, 2026.

  1. Mr. Dominant

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    That’s way too young to be gone….rest in peace
     
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    Damn man that is way to young RIP
     
    #3 ksny15, May 12, 2026
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    two nba deaths in one day

    brutal
     
    #4 mvpcrossxover, May 12, 2026
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    Brandon Clarke of the Grizzlies just died yesterday at 29. Possible OD.
     
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    **** cancer
     
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    Going right to what's important. The gay stuff...
     
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    It's what you do best...
     
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  11. Buck Turgidson

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    Methinks he doth protest too much
     
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  12. Nook

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    Very sad story. He faced a lot of hostility for his sexuality and then lived a short life. Hard to find anyone with anything negative to say about him.
     
    #12 Nook, May 16, 2026
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