Jason Collins, the first openly gay athlete in North America’s four traditional major sports leagues, is still a free agent. Collins has recently had discussions with the Pistons.
Collins in ‘best shape of his life’
Bruce BennettJason Collins played a total of 38 games last season before his contract expired. He has been linked to the Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets since his announcement, but remains unsigned. Collins, 34, is a 7-footer with 12 years of NBA experience, but is considered a minor role player at this stage in his career.
During his three-season stint with the Atlanta Hawks starting in 2009, he had been referred to as the “Dwight Howard Stopper,” using his size to frustrate the superstar center. Collins hasn’t averaged more than two points and rebounds per game since the 2009-2010 season and played just 10.1 minutes per game last season.
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