2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[KillerLeft]

Collins would be a good fit with KP on offense and defense.   He is a high level rim runner and has a very nice back to the basket game.

Yes, yes. We've been over this a TON around here, and everyone agrees with you, including me. I've been on the Collins train for a long, long time. 

But, how do you reconcile your point above with the numerous KP statements that he needs to be directly involved in the actions? He has made it pretty clear that he's not content to be a floor spacer while Luka directly interacts with another player, like the way Luka/Powell/KP were used early last season. 

Do you simply go against his wishes and have him stand in the corner while you run pick and roll with Collins/Luka? I'm not saying that's the wrong choice, because that Luka/Powell offense was AWESOME, but there's a REASON they're not going back to that play style, and most of us agree that it has something to do with trying to make KP feel important and get touches. I'm not sure blowing that mission up will help the team much if he's still on the roster.

EDIT: I do love Collins. Maybe you try it, and if KP's ego doesn't allow for the concessions needed to make it work, you THEN decide to pull the plug on KP? The other thing that worries me a bit with Collins is his defense. He's been a little better on that end this season, but it's certainly not his strength. I really worry about a Collins/KP pairing on THAT end of the floor.