The Hawks forward has a knack for being a jack of all trades while on the court.Īs of now, the second-year player has the potential to be the Hawks best player in 2018 due to his selfless style of play. JC ended the game with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 1 block, 1 assist and 1 steal. Game two against the San Antonio Spurs didn’t go as planned, but Collins still had a strong game as he led the team in scoring. The numbers may not stand out, but the fact that Collins was able to make an impact without the ball in his hands speaks volumes. Last season, it was apparent that Collins was still adjusting to the NBA’s fast-paced style of play.ĭespite the Hawks’ loss, their 2017 selection finished the night with 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.
In addition to his rebounding, the 2017 draft pick showed his improved stamina and ability to run the floor all game. The 20-year-old battled on the boards and constantly attacked the rim despite the deficit. Memphis would go on to win the game 103-88, but one takeaway from the summer league opener was Collins’s refusal to quit. Carter would have a solid night but the Hawks struggled to contain Jackson Jr who finished the night with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 2 blocks. John Collins only played two games in the Utah Summer League but still provided the team with effort and energy.Ītlanta started the Utah Summer League off against the Memphis Grizzlies who drafted Jaren Jackson Jr. The 6-foot-10 forward/center held his own on the boards throughout the summer. However, Hawks fans should be excited about the future of Collins who continued to show improvement this summer. Again as most of you already know Atlanta is entering the second year of their rebuilding phase. Yes, the second-year forward has the potential to be the Hawks’ best player in the upcoming season. The Wake Forest product averaged 24 points, 8.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists this summer in both the Utah and Los Vegas Summer League combined. However, John Collins has shown why he will be the best player on the Hawks roster in 2018. SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JULY 3: John Collins (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) Coming into the summer league, the attention for Hawks fans was on none other than Trae Young.
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