07-14-2021, 10:29 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-14-2021, 10:37 AM by dynamicalVoid.)
(07-14-2021, 09:44 AM)david75090 Wrote: I'm not convinced Collins is more than just-a-guy. I'm not seeing a star. I'm seeing a good athlete but that's it. A 2nd star to pair with Luka is what I'm hoping for. My opinion of Collins is, he's a level below that 2nd star rung. I hate to see the Mavs tie up cap room with someone who I don't feel lives up to the hype.
Also...he took PED's for a reason. He looks small on the court compared to other front court players. Others on here have mentioned that. I guess he just has a small frame compared to most others in the league. I did see him get into it with Ben Simmons and they got into each others face...Collins is only an inch shorter if even that. So he does have some tallness.
Now...I dont know about Collins being able to create his own shot. Many on here believe Max players should be able to create their own shot...myself included. But...Collins is money near the rim and has a good deep ball. Near the basket...he seems to have a really good touch and he hits all those 0-6ft shots it seems. Only issue with the shots near the rim...that close to the basket means you are usually guarded and have a guy in your face. Seems like NBA math guys dont like that kind of offensive shot anymore (a contested 2 pointer that is not a layup or dunk). So...unless Mavs change their style of play offensively...I dont see why Collins touch around the rim even matters. Rather have Luka taking to the basket for layup or lob or kicking out for 3.
I dont think Collins is a star unless an offense was to make him one(Jeremi Grant comes to mind. He went to a team where he could be the star on offense for that team).
Hopefully the Mavs have done their research, especially since they just got a deep playoff run to see of Collins....and they know they have a plan to get their monies worth out of him.