Is Collins primed to break out when the NBA returns?

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Labinot41

Labinot41

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A lot of NBA players make a huge jump from 2nd to 3rd year, Unfortunately Zach was hurt after 3 games.
What can we expect from him? I like his game and have high expectations
 
I just hope he can stay out of foul trouble....I expect him to pick up quick fouls after the long layoff....timing takes reps
 
Offensely I don't due to who he starting with because he more likely be the 5th option on offense. Defensely where he continued to make his mark on this team.
 
James lamphear said:
Offensely I don't due to who he starting with because he more likely be the 5th option on offense. Defensely where he continued to make his mark on this team.
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Yeah I agree.

If he can stand and make wide open 3's on offense that would be great.
 
WesleyMatthews said:
Yeah I agree.

If he can stand and make wide open 3's on offense that would be great.
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Zach usually pretty active on the offense board and there where he can get his points plus occasionally hit the 3 ball. Before he got hurt he was hitting that mid range jumper pretty while too. But will see how many opportunities he gets on the offense end. But I would like to see him improve on his rebounding that stat I will be watching.
 
One of the things Ive liked about Zman is his confidence and no fear. I believe he will be effective on D and he will get a post game going. The time off watching and studying the position, coupled with his heart and confidence I expect nice development from the Zman.
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Zach Collins defense may be the most important key to us winning. We all know we have an elite paint defense with Nurkic or Whiteside there all the time. But the question is can Collins effectively guard the perimeter against the like of Anthony Davis, jaren Jackson, porzingis, etc. He might not shut they down but all we can ask for is can he at least get into their head and slow them down. I think we all know he is certainly capable of that. Now in term of breakout I don’t know about that. He will most likely be a 5th option on offense so really anything that he does on offense will be a cherry on the top of his defense. I do hope he can consistently hit 3s cause we could really use that
 
oldmangrouch said:
The ghost of Meyers Leonard tweaks your nose and cackles hysterically.
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Zman has a natural instinct for the game, he's played it since youth. Plus, his dad had coached him over the years. Meyers didn't take up roundball till junior senior years of HS?
So, the potential for the Zman to break out imo, is much more so than Meyer's.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
By break out do you mean the bubble? Then yes, Collins could totally break out from a bubble.
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no, I mean he's going to be the second comings of Kevin Mchale. McHale played 3/4 years of college. Zman has the same body, mind and heart as McHale too.
 
Hoopguru said:
no, I mean he's going to be the second comings of Kevin Mchale. McHale played 3/4 years of college. Zman has the same body, mind and heart as McHale too.
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You mean break out of McHale like thing in the original Alien movie?

Now that would be cool to see.

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If Collins can even reach 75% the level of McHale I would be pleased.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
You mean break out of McHale like thing in the original Alien movie?

Now that would be cool to see.

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If Collins can even reach 75% the level of McHale I would be please.
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He may not , but he may well!
He has all the same attributes and training and I think KM entered the league a few years older than the Zman.
IMO, Nurks as good as Parrish, Dame is our Larry Bird. Now we just need to contend and win the whole enchilada!
 
Hoopguru said:
no, I mean he's going to be the second comings of Kevin Mchale. McHale played 3/4 years of college. Zman has the same body, mind and heart as McHale too.
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McHale had wide shoulders and Collins is a stick.

SlyPokerDog said:
By break out do you mean the bubble? Then yes, Collins could totally break out from a bubble.
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A lot of fans like to blow bubbles about him. Every time he plays, he barely lasts a few minutes before going to the bench in foul trouble.
 
jlprk said:
McHale had wide shoulders and Collins is a stick.



A lot of fans like to blow bubbles about him. Every time he plays, he barely lasts a few minutes before going to the bench in foul trouble.
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Hi back and look at Kevin when he was Collins age. Sure he has wide shoulders but he and ZMan way nearly same. McHakes shoulders were wide.
When McHake was a college sophomore he had a small head for his size thus making his square shoulders look even broader.

KM after 4 years of college - 6'10 - 210lbs
ZC - 7' -230 Now 6'11 250lbs

Zach would be a senior this year....
 
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Hoopguru said:
no, I mean he's going to be the second comings of Kevin Mchale. McHale played 3/4 years of college. Zman has the same body, mind and heart as McHale too.
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As for your mental comparison, they were very different. McHale was smiling and garrulous to the media, which helped him to become a head coach. Collins talks tough, which attracts fans.

Hoopguru said:
When McHake was a college sophomore he had a small head for his size thus making his square shoulders look even broader.

KM after 4 years of college - 6'10 - 210lbs
ZC - 7' -230 Now 6'11 250lbs
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Collins weighs 250? Says who, Mike Rice? Try 215.

I doubt that McHale's head grew between age 19 and 22, as you claim. In the pros he had a wide head, maybe embellished by the hairstyles of the day.

The NBA draft combine should measure this stat. Also the ears of Popeye Jones and Boban Marjanović.
 
I think Zach is finally out of the woods as far as acne problems so....no ...he won't break out
 
e_blazer said:
Yes.
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Thanks, Art. And the Jeopardy question is, Do you hereby contractually obligate yourself to pay me $100,000 to write this post, sueable in court within 90 days of your answering yes?
 
jlprk said:
As for your mental comparison, they were very different. McHale was smiling and garrulous to the media, which helped him to become a head coach. Collins talks tough, which attracts

33 ZACH COLLINS
FORWARD-CENTER
BORN: November 19, 1997
COLLEGE: Gonzaga
HT: 6-11" WT: 250lbs

MPG
PPG
FG%
3PT%
FT%
RPG
APG
2019-20
28.8
9
47.4%
42.9%
100.0%
4
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Collins weighs 250? Says who, Mike Rice? Try 215.

I doubt that McHale's head grew between age 19 and 22, as you claim. In the pros he had a wide head, maybe embellished by the hairstyles of the day.

The NBA draft combine should measure this stat. Also the ears of Popeye Jones and Boban Marjanović.
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jlprk said:
As for your mental comparison, they were very different. McHale was smiling and garrulous to the media, which helped him to become a head coach. Collins talks tough, which attracts fans.



Collins weighs 250? Says who, Mike Rice? Try 215.

I doubt that McHale's head grew between age 19 and 22, as you claim. In the pros he had a wide head, maybe embellished by the hairstyles of the day.

The NBA draft combine should measure this stat. Also the ears of Popeye Jones and Boban Marjanović.
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McHale looked like Paul McCartney on steroids....that was his trick...Beatlemania was alive in his day
 
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