Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, died Tuesday at 47 following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. His achievements on the basketball court as a reliable defensive force were surpassed only by a historic cover story in Sports Illustrated where he famously came out and received widespread praise within the sports world and beyond. NBC's Kaylee Hartung looks back at Collins’ barrier-breaking career.
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