05-24-2021, 09:02 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-24-2021, 09:03 PM by dynamicalVoid.)
I have voiced my concern with Collins on this board many times...claiming he never jumps off the screen when I have seen him play. I question maxing someone that doesnt stand out amongst other NBA players(regardless on market dictating pricing). My reasoning is that max players should stand out to casuals when you watch them. Pass the eye test so to speak.
I watched Collins exclusively from the 8 minute mark in the 2nd quarter until half...had some errands to run...and then watched him his entire 4th quarter stint in Game 1.
I am no scout...just a casual who has no idea about the small details(fundamentals) that make a front court player really good that the casual fan doesnt know to look for...
I was paying attention to his defense since that seems to be his biggest question mark...
Collins was not bad at all. And thats without knowing what his exact assignment on the court was.
He constantly had his head on a swivel while on defense...constantly. He was alert and not lazy.
He was boxing out on shot attempts
He was taking calculated and precise swipes at the ball when a ball handler was near him
He was contesting shots around the rim as good as you could ask without fouling...he was active
I saw him get isolated on a PNR and he broke up the play when a lob was attempted
I dont remember him being super aggressive on rebounds but I know he is known to have good rebound games. Is this an area he could improve in or were bounces not going his way this game? I would have to rewatch but I dont remember overly aggressive activity from him towards rebounds.
Offensively he hit a three...flushed an 'oop...pulled a nice shake move and turn around 7-10 footer
From a casual...I saw no huge hole in his game. He may get used against bigger front court players that have a polished offensive game....but he seemed fine to me defensively last game. Again...Im a casual.
Also...I saw him and Trey in a huddle looking like nothing is going on between them.
I dont know how often players like Collins' skill set become available, how much those guys usually get paid...nor do I know how desperate Dallas is for a frontcourt player(do they need to Max him? or sign someone before Luka contract)...but from watching him one game he doesnt seem to have any glaring holes. I will watch the rest of the playoffs to see how he performs...he may not try hard on defense in reg season...but last game he didnt seem to be a liability. Maybe it was a good match up for him?
I dont know anything about FO stuff or Hawks books...but I question them letting this guy go. Based on watching him one game. A playoff game, though.
I watched Collins exclusively from the 8 minute mark in the 2nd quarter until half...had some errands to run...and then watched him his entire 4th quarter stint in Game 1.
I am no scout...just a casual who has no idea about the small details(fundamentals) that make a front court player really good that the casual fan doesnt know to look for...
I was paying attention to his defense since that seems to be his biggest question mark...
Collins was not bad at all. And thats without knowing what his exact assignment on the court was.
He constantly had his head on a swivel while on defense...constantly. He was alert and not lazy.
He was boxing out on shot attempts
He was taking calculated and precise swipes at the ball when a ball handler was near him
He was contesting shots around the rim as good as you could ask without fouling...he was active
I saw him get isolated on a PNR and he broke up the play when a lob was attempted
I dont remember him being super aggressive on rebounds but I know he is known to have good rebound games. Is this an area he could improve in or were bounces not going his way this game? I would have to rewatch but I dont remember overly aggressive activity from him towards rebounds.
Offensively he hit a three...flushed an 'oop...pulled a nice shake move and turn around 7-10 footer
From a casual...I saw no huge hole in his game. He may get used against bigger front court players that have a polished offensive game....but he seemed fine to me defensively last game. Again...Im a casual.
Also...I saw him and Trey in a huddle looking like nothing is going on between them.
I dont know how often players like Collins' skill set become available, how much those guys usually get paid...nor do I know how desperate Dallas is for a frontcourt player(do they need to Max him? or sign someone before Luka contract)...but from watching him one game he doesnt seem to have any glaring holes. I will watch the rest of the playoffs to see how he performs...he may not try hard on defense in reg season...but last game he didnt seem to be a liability. Maybe it was a good match up for him?
I dont know anything about FO stuff or Hawks books...but I question them letting this guy go. Based on watching him one game. A playoff game, though.