Collins last points as a Net

[Jizzy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Real @ Feb 3 2008, 12:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I sincerely wish Collins all the best if he is indeed gone.

He came up big defensively against the Raptors and many other times in the course of his seven years here. Even if he should have been a bench player, he handled any role given to him, off the bench or starting with the utmost class and effort.

Yet he never got any awards or all-NBA defensive team. He had to settle for the respect of his teammates, coaches, and the local media.

And finally, instead of being lauded on this forum and others for his professionalism, defensive skills, and humbleness, he was more often than not attacked time and time again. It constantly amazes me how some on this forum can claim to be Net fans and attack (not criticize, the distinction is in the word) people like Jason Collins and Lawrence Frank who do nothing but dedicate themselves to being complete professionals on and off the court. People who dedicate themselves for the good of the team and never give less than 110% effort to win. People who go out of their way to treat people with respect, players, fans, and the media alike. I think it's embarassing quite frankly.</div>
really sweet post but that qualifies more the his personality then his on gme skills. collins gave 200% every game but that doesnt mean he wasnt horrible. the effort was there but the production was minimal

 

[bravo369]

Collins gave a lot to this franchise and I think later on in his career, he'll be cheered by fans and remembered for all that he did. I think part of the reason collins lost fan support this year was because he was playing major minutes ahead of sean williams and boone at the start of the season. The role he was playing in right now suits him much better.

 

[ly_yng]

Jason Collins will likely go down as the most misunderstood player in Nets history.

I can't think of any other player in the NBA who made his GM and teammates look better than they actually were, while making himself look worse. He was incredibly selfless, and gave more of himself to his organization than any reasonable person should.

 

[Joey FistPump]

I never liked Collins as a player...he was a detriment to the team these past few seasons offensively and he recieved way to many minutes. Sadly I developed anomosity towards him due to his play, even while recognizing that it wasn't really his fault. He was a backup center in this league and forced into the starting lineup by Frank. In hindsight I should have appreciated his effort more. I appreciate the effort he's giving to this franchise and the class he is showing in knowing his situation. I'm not saying I'm not glad to see him leave as a player...I'm just saying I'm sad to see him leave as one of the few players on this team with strong character and one of the only players who never quits.

 

[pegs]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jizzy @ Feb 3 2008, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Feb 3 2008, 02:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Why couldn't Memphis have wanted Magloire? Why didn't they want Magloire? Seriously...</div>
keep in mind they also traded pau for kwame brown
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Funny you say that. That's exactly why I was wondering why they didn't want Magloire.

I mean, they were trying to clear up cap space, right? And save money? How does trading for Collins help that at all?

If you trade Mags, that's an expiring contract. Why wouldn't Memphis wanna do that? It jus doesn't make sense to me.

 

[jtballa2o1]

Collins will be missed, but his contract will not......