NEW : ` ` Taking ownership over the here and now '' is Collins ' current focus , ex - fiancee says . Despite age and ho - hum offensive statistics , Jason Collins ' defense , intangibles could attract attention . Reporter , contract specialist : If teams do n't sign him because he 's gay , it wo n't be made public . Short of playing time , $ 1.4 million minimum salary could work against 7-foot , 12-year veteran .
NEW : `` Taking ownership over the here and now '' is Collins ' current focus , ex-fiancee says . Despite age and ho-hum career stats , Jason Collins ' defense , intangibles could draw interest . Reporter , contract specialist : If teams do n't sign him because he 's gay , it wo n't be made public . Lack of playing time , $ 1.4 million minimum salary could work against 7-foot , 12-year veteran .