I kind of like Zach Collinski. Really has a nice ring about it. Although their defensive games aren't similar at all.
Can we just call him Collins for now? The last 7' White guy we drafted and nicknamed, failed us big time.
Update: 17 Games (277 min) FG: 33-74 = 44.6% 3FG: 12-33 = 36.4% FT: 10-12 = 83.3% Reb: 60 (7.8/36 min, hard to assess because he plays with Davis who is a monster rebounder) We have a bigger picture after the last 17 games since the ASG. Again, it's a bit weird to look at shooting numbers for a defense-first player, but he's still looking very good.
The sample size is still very small. In the 17 games since the all star break, he's making less than 2 FG, less than 1 3FG and less than 1 FT per game. But the trend is encouraging. In those 17 games, he's basically been an average shooter (league averages .460/.363/.768), which is a significant improvement over his pre all star shooting numbers (.379/.317/.560). He's still a long way from being a significant offensive contributor, but given his age and his defensive chops, you'll take anything you get from him on the offensive end as a bonus. The most encouraging thing is that when he does shoot, he shoots without hesitation. That shows he has gained confidence and trusts that the coach isn't going to pull him out of the game if he misses a couple shots. He's earned his minutes with his defense. The offense will continue to improve as he gains experience. BNM
Excellent points, as usual. I'd just add that he has a niche on the team's offense, which I think is important - high post passer/screener into 3 point threat. You know, now that I think about it, they're doing with Zach just what they tried doing with Luke Babbitt (on offense).
Great game last night against the Clips. Now it's 18 Games (299 min) FG: 40-84 = 47.6% 3FG: 12-34 = 35.3% FT: 11-13 = 84.6% Reb: 62 According to @Boob-No-More above, league averages are .460/.363/.768, so even though the sample size is small, he's currently above/below/above average.
And that's his 1st year! I can't wait too see how good he will be in 2-3 years. He isn't Meyers or vonleh
