John Collins...Our Third Star

[Jommybone]

JC is the best player the Mavs can get. Kemba was not even close to the best. Many of us saw that. 

People are overthinking the JC stuff. Dude is athletic and 23 and has an elite and growing skill set. GO GET HIM.

Kemba was aging (and had a body giving the signs it was breaking down) with a game that was past its prime. Just not even remotely similar IMO.

These are fair opinions. But if JC’s contract turns albatrossy, many here will cite this thread and the warnings they posted just as you did moments ago re Kemba. 

Also, an old frequently injured all-star guard traded last summer has done ok in Phx. 

Let’s add Nic Batum to the discussion. Guy couldn’t stay in the lineup on the team where Kemba starred. But he’s kicking ass in the playoffs right now. 

All this you saw coming? I think it’s harder than you think.