Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS in July, ESPN announced.
This award is considered one of the most prestigious in sports and is given to an individual who possesses "strength in the face of adversity, courage in the face of peril and the willingness to stand up for their beliefs no matter what the cost." It is named after a trailblazing American tennis player who was a humanitarian and broke the racial barriers in the sport.
Along with being the first openly gay player, Collins used his platform to help with LGBTQ+ visibility in professional sports.
Collins tragically died in May of a brain tumor at age 47, being open about his cancer journey and aiming to help those going through a similar struggle.
The award will be accepted by Collins' twin brother, Jarron.
"It is profoundly bittersweet but deeply meaningful to accept the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage on my brother's behalf, celebrating a legacy of visibility, strength, and love that will endure forever," Jarron Collins said in a statement, per ESPN.
Many fans reacted to the news of Collins' award on social media.
"Some records are measured in points and trophies. Others are measured in lives changed. This is one of those legacies," one person wrote.
"A deeply deserved honor for a true trailblazer who courageously changed the landscape of professional sports forever," another person commented.
"An absolute legend who paved the way for so many athletes. Sending so much love to his family, this is beautiful," a fan shared.
"Whether you agree with him or not, Jason Collins made history and helped change the conversation around LGBTQ+ athletes in professional sports. Recognition like this isn't just about basketball—it's about the impact someone leaves on the game and the people who come after them. Well deserved," another fan said.
"A long-overdue honor for a true pioneer. Jason’s courage didn’t just change the NBA; it changed the landscape of sports forever. Rest in power, legend," one fan expressed.
The ESPYs will air on July 15 on ABC from New York.
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