Jason Collins to receive Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Jason Collins will be honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS on July 15. Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, died on May 12 at age 47 due to a brain tumor. He was recognized for his contributions to LGBTQ+ visibility in sports and his advocacy during his cancer battle. The award will be accepted by his twin brother, Jarron Collins, who remarked on the bittersweet nature of honoring his brother’s legacy. The event will take place in New York and be hosted by Marcello Hernández.
- •Jason Collins to receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS
- •He passed away from a brain tumor on May 12, aged 47
- •Award will be accepted by his twin brother, Jarron Collins
- •The ceremony will be held in New York on July 15
- •Collins was the first openly gay player in the NBA
- 4:56 PMESPN — Collins to receive posthumous ESPYS Ashe award
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Collins to be honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS
"Jason Collins will posthumously be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his impact on LGBTQ+ visibility in pro sports at The ESPYS in July. Collins was the NBA's first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league. Before his death, Collins publicly shared his cancer journey and spoke openly about his prognosis in hopes of advancing understanding and helping others facing similar diagnoses.
"Jason Collins will posthumously be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his impact on LGBTQ+ visibility in pro sports at The ESPYS in July, and his twin brother Jarron will accept the award.
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External links- ESPNJun 22, 2026, 4:56 PMCollins to receive posthumous ESPYS Ashe award
Jason Collins will posthumously be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his impact on LGBTQ+ visibility in pro sports at The ESPYS in July, and his twin brother Jarron will accept the award.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:15 PMJason Collins to be honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS
Jason Collins will posthumously be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his impact on LGBTQ+ visibility in pro sports at The ESPYS in July. Collins was the NBA's first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league. Before his death, Collins publicly shared his cancer journey and spoke openly about his prognosis in hopes of advancing understanding and helping others facing similar diagnoses.
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