Atlanta Hawks Receive: F Davis Bertans, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 10 – DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: F/C John Collins, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 15 – ATL)
Let’s review this situation. Why is Collins constantly under scrutiny?
At one time, this was an up-and-coming NBA star. Collins gave the Hawks one of the more efficient 20 point per game seasons we’ve seen in the history of the game. He seemed like the perfect play-finisher to pair with Trae Young.
After all, Collins could roll or pop out of pick-and-roll sets. With that said, Clint Capela is a more effective roll man who can also anchor a defense.
The Hawks started gravitating towards putting him with Young in those sets.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: John Collins, Dallas Mavericks & Atlanta Hawks Updates
As a result, Collins’ role has gradually declined. Now, he looks like a role player – and an inefficient one at that.
Could Luka Doncic get more out of him?
