03-01-2021, 12:38 PM
(03-01-2021, 12:19 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I agree that there are concerns with fit. The simple versions: 1) Collins isn't as defensive minded as Kleber is, which might not be great next to Porzingis, and 2) KP clearly prefers to be directly involved in the action, setting screens, and while Collins can shoot, I'm not sure he's the spacing, catch and shoot guy that Kleber is. Plus, NOT putting Collins directly in the pick and roll sort of wastes him, too.
But, worries or no worries, I think you'd have to make the deal. Collins has star potential, imo.
Ya to me if you get Collins he would be sort of a KP replacement but then your interior defense isn't that great with Collins and Maxi. Offense would work well but defense not so much. That might be why Collins is a piece that ATL doesn't view as a long-term fit. You need to pair Collins with like Myles Turner. Turner is a good interior defender but likes to shoot more on the perimeter on offense.
If you paired those two together you'd probably have something pretty good. I don't think the Mavs would go that route but like if you get Collins, Gallo for KP and Turner for Maxi + filler then you'd have a pretty good lineup of:
Luka, Rich, DFS, Collins, Turner with Brunson, THJ and Gallo as your key bench contributors.