Who does Collins remind you of?

[Boob-No-More]

25 replies and no one has mentioned Laimbeer. Collins isn't as dirty as Laimbeer, but he has that same take no prisoners attitude, which is uncommon in a 20-year old rookie. Like Laimbeer, he is a defense first player who sets good screens and can step out to the 3-point line and help spread the floor.

Where I hope the comparison becomes the most valid is this: 2x NBA Champion.

BNM

 

[Natebishop3]

25 replies and no one has mentioned Laimbeer. Collins isn't as dirty as Laimbeer, but he has that same take no prisoners attitude, which is uncommon in a 20-year old rookie. Like Laimbeer, he is a defense first player who sets good screens and can step out to the 3-point line and help spread the floor.

Where I hope the comparison becomes the most valid is this: 2x NBA Champion.

BNM

Another white dude

 

[BonesJones]

Serve Obama? Maybe?

 

[ripcityboy]

I think he reminds me of a poor man's Anthony Davis. He has the potential.

But I'm wondering why so many people are only comparing him to white players.

I compare him to characters in the Archies comic strip.

 

[Scalma]

His footwork reminds me a lot of a young McHale as well as his high BBIQ

How old are you

 

[Scalma]

Chambers was an explosive leaper and an athlete, Collins isn't.

Collins is Big.
Collins has very strong Fundamentals.
Remind you of anyone?

OK, I am loathe to compare him to Tim Duncan because some will freak out.
Collins isn't obviously on a HOF trajectory, and he is also not black. TD also
played 4 years.

Nevertheless, Collins is good for the same reasons TD was.

When asked in the draft process who he compares himself to/models himself after, the first name he mentioned was Duncan.

Personally I’ll stick with AD.

 

[Rhal]

The way Collins utlizes his footwork not only offensively but defensivly as well reminds me of Hakeem. I know that Collins is in no way Hakeem but we see a lot of big men who had great footwork offensively but when they were on D that footwork disappeared.

 

[Gronk Brady]

He reminds me of a white Kevin Garnett

 

[CupWizier]

How old are you

I can help you understand my age by telling you Hal Greer was my favorite player growing up.

 

[CupWizier]

I compare him to characters in the Archies comic strip.

Reggie or Veronica?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Collins reminds me of a mix of LeBron, Duncan, and Kareem, but with a higher upside . . .

Getthefuckouttahere. He doesn't remind me of anybody yet, because he's just lately starting to look like he's a contributor.

If I squint hard enough I can see a raw Pau

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Collins reminds me of a mix of LeBron, Duncan, and Kareem, but with a higher upside . . .

Getthefuckouttahere. He doesn't remind me of anybody yet, because he's just lately starting to look like he's a contributor.

If I squint hard enough I can see a raw Pau

Honestly, I completely disagree. Precisely because he hasn't developed there are holes in our knowledge of him, so we can fit
him into the mold of another player. Current vets are rarely compared to other players.

CJ is CJ, he's not really like another player. Ditto for LeBron, ditto for Biebs, ditto for Dame, ditto for everyone.

So, until I find out differently, Collins is like Duncan, period.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Honestly, I completely disagree. Precisely because he hasn't developed there are holes in our knowledge of him, so we can fit
him into the mold of another player. Current vets are rarely compared to other players.

CJ is CJ, he's not really like another player. Ditto for LeBron, ditto for Biebs, ditto for Dame, ditto for everyone.

So, until I find out differently, Collins is like Duncan, period.

Scientific.

 

[Lanny]

Watching Zach Collins, I am trying to understand who he can be. So far, he reminds me of Tom Chambers, which ain't a bad thing at all. But I know there has to be a better comparison.

So who is it?

He reminds me of Zach Collins and not Chambers. They don't look alike nor play alike, IMHO.

 

[ripcityboy]

Reggie or Veronica?

Jughead!

 

[Lanny]

Detlef Schrempf with D.

Don't get me wrong 'cause I liked Detlef, but Collins is going to be better.

 

[Lanny]

Al Horford.

Al Horford? How do you get that?

 

[santeesioux]

He reminds me of every White American player.

 

[B-Roy]

Al Horford? How do you get that?

Solid at everything. Great fundamentals. Can pass, shoot, drive, but isn't amazing at any one thing. Excellent starter.

 

[riverman]

What happened to folks bashing Olshey for drafting Meyers 2.0?

When we lose 3 in a row...they all show up

 

[riverman]

He sort of reminds me of AK47...someone will say another white dude in 10...9..

 

[Lanny]

He reminds me of every White American player.

Could it have something to do with the skin? Just curious.

 

[Elton]

Don't get me wrong 'cause I liked Detlef, but Collins is going to be better.

Ain't nothin' wrong with that! That said, I think it's a realistic ceiling.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Denver Raef LaFrentz

 

[AFully22]

At first I thought his ceiling was a prime Ibaka, but I think he will be able to create more off the dribble and have some inside/out game.

I could see him being like 2005 Lamar Odom. Who I thought was one of the most under appreciated players in the league at that time.

 

[Natebishop3]

He sort of reminds me of AK47...someone will say another white dude in 10...9..
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I just disagree that he's AK-47. That guy was like the small forward version of CP3 in his prime.

 

[riverman]

I just disagree that he's AK-47. That guy was like the small forward version of CP3 in his prime.

in his prime he wasn't 20, with one year of backup college experience..but it's all good...Zach is a quick study...he's picked up the NBA game quickly and his game does remind me of AK47's but at this stage of his career....it's all projection anyway...his footwork is smooth..guy has great timing and balance...as someone said...he's a young Zach Collins.

 

[STOMP]

I'm wondering why so many people are only comparing him to white players.

because he's white?

He reminds me a whole lot of young Sheed & young LA. Nearly identical measurables, 4/5 versatility, can defend the post but agile enough to step outside and bother a wing as well. More apt to take a perfect form open jumper or fade off the dribble then go with a power move on the block. Makes a lot of good fundamental basketball plays indicating he's well coached and tuned into whats going on (anti-Meyers).

STOMP

 

[Boise Blazer]

Not sure who he reminds me of but I love that he has played so well as a 20 year old rookie that the idea of someone in 20 years saying, "He reminds me of Zach Collins" about an up and coming player isn't out of the question.

It will be interesting how his role with the team changes as he develops. Can he be a number 2 go to player or take on the number one role when the actual number is on the bench?

 

[riverman]

But I'm wondering why so many people are only comparing him to white players.

I once compared Michael Jordan to an entire list of black basketball players....guilty as charged. Guess I should always include at least one Asian...one Hispanic..etc