Zach Collins is ready

[dviss1]

Yes, I now see the small distance between both of those lines in the video. Still impressive for a center.

People who advocate for Centers not to shoot 3s are fooling themselves. If Nurk can reach a point where he's doing shit like this...

 

[julius]

People who advocate for Centers not to shoot 3s are fooling themselves. If Nurk can reach a point where he's doing shit like this...

Of the former TV announcers, it's Eddie and Steve I miss most.

 

[-Ace-]

That was a great game. It's actually the first home game I ever saw on TV. They were always blacked out during the 90s, and we didn't have Blazer Cable.

 

[ripcityboy]

Of the former TV announcers, it's Eddie and Steve I miss most.

Please. Don't remind me. When I listen to our broadcasts sometimes I want to put straightened coat hangers in my ears.

 

[SIeepwalker]

Zach was +15 in a 17 points loss

 

[Scalma]

Zach was +15 in a 17 points loss

Yeah it’s not a fluke. We are consistently better with him on the court. Now if he can learn not to bite on every pump fake. I love his aggressiveness and feel like he’s getting the rookie treatment on a lot of the calls against him, but it’s something that’s definitely fixable

I didn’t even know he had a dribble drive in his arsenal so when I saw it last night I almost passed out. He’s going to be so good, I laugh at all the dorks who still question this pick.

 

[SIeepwalker]

Yeah it’s not a fluke. We are consistently better with him on the court. Now if he can learn not to bite on every pump fake. I love his aggressiveness and feel like he’s getting the rookie treatment on a lot of the calls against him, but it’s something that’s definitely fixable

I didn’t even know he had a dribble drive in his arsenal so when I saw it last night I almost passed out. He’s going to be so good, I laugh at all the dorks who still question this pick.

The face up drive into spin away hook shot was SICK !!

I was like DAMN ok Zach !

 

[Scalma]

The face up drive into spin away hook shot was SICK !!

I was like DAMN ok Zach !

What’s funny is his best move might’ve been on one of his misses. He showed some serious footwork but then missed the shot.

But he just gets better every game. I remember reading about his year at Gonzaga. He started off slow there as well, but by the end of the year was their best player. Evidently a big reason for that is he really takes to coaching. The same has been said about him in Portland. You mix that in with his natural talent and competitiveness and you have something.

When he gets the ball in the post you could just tell he has an idea of what to do. He’s still rough around the edges but his flashes are special. When his body catches up, he’s going to be suuuuch a beast.

I’d insert him into the lineup today.

 

[julius]

His passing was very impressive. he needs to work on his over doing it on defense (at least until the refs don't stereotype him for calls).

He should be in the starting lineup, if nothing other than he's a better offensive/defensive combo than Aminu, Vonleh or Turner.

 

[Scalma]

HE MOTHERFUCKIN READY

 

[Labinot41]

Zach had 11 Points, 6 Rebounds and 3 Assists on 4/6 Shooting while Nurk had 4 points on 2/11 Shooting. If Zach get's more touches he can go for 15 Points even in this Season

 

[Scalma]

I want to watch this game again just so I can see him play perimeter defense against Kuzma. That’s a seven footer going step for step. He’s special.

 

[MickZagger]

So people have WOKE.

 

[santeesioux]

I'll admit to being against drafting him at the time, but he's making me eat my words.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

+/- Last 5 games:
ZC: +5, Team: +3
ZC: +15, Team: -17
ZC: -6, Team: -2
ZC: +8, Team: -1
ZC: +0, Team: +2

Total of Last 5 games:
ZC: +22, Team: -15

Interesting, perhaps even compelling.

 

[Scalma]

+/- Last 5 games:
ZC: +5, Team: +3
ZC: +15, Team: -17
ZC: -6, Team: -2
ZC: +8, Team: -1
ZC: +0, Team: +2

Total of Last 5 games:
ZC: +22, Team: -15

Interesting, perhaps even compelling.

PFotF

 

[Strenuus]

I want to watch this game again just so I can see him play perimeter defense against Kuzma. That’s a seven footer going step for step. He’s special.

Yeah... I remember that play distinctly too... it was so great to see.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I want to watch this game again just so I can see him play perimeter defense against Kuzma. That’s a seven footer going step for step. He’s special.

He struggled. That's not a slight, not a jab, not being obtuse, he struggled on the perimeter because of his length. Not an issue. Was very good again in the paint and on pick and rolls

 

[Labinot41]

PFotF

Probably Center if Nurklc Continue to play shit like this

 

[Mediocre Man]

Probably Center if Nurklc Continue to play shit like this

No

 

[Scalma]

Yeah... I remember that play distinctly too... it was so great to see.

It’s like the only time he gets beat is when he’s outmuscled or bites on a pump fake. Both fixes are just a matter of time and experience.

 

[KingSpeed]

Probably Center if Nurklc Continue to play shit like this

Y'all will turn on Collins too. Once your expectations go up and you expect 25/10 out of Collins, you'll bitch when he only has 11/6. And so it goes.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Y'all will turn on Collins too. Once your expectations go up and you expect 25/10 out of Collins, you'll bitch when he only has 11/6. And so it goes.

Weren't you taking a break from the team? Ironic, you calling out people for turning on players

 

[BonesJones]

Weren't you taking a break from the team? Ironic, you calling out people for turning on players

At least he doesn't judge players based off skin color that's excused with logic that is beyond flawed.

 

[Strenuus]

Y'all will turn on Collins too. Once your expectations go up and you expect 25/10 out of Collins, you'll bitch when he only has 11/6. And so it goes.

Ironic.

 

[jlprk]

Collins is overrated.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Collins is overrated.

Good point. We'll never win any championships until we replace Collins with Jackson.

 

[BrianFromWA]

 

[Strenuus]

Collins is overrated.

I think the most surprising thing is that Free scored 9 points, all on free throws.... How do you get to the line 6 times and not make a basket at any other time? Thats crazy.

 

[jlprk]

I think the most surprising thing is that Free scored 9 points, all on free throws.... How do you get to the line 6 times and not make a basket at any other time? Thats crazy.

I still call him Lloyd. He had 170 games with at least 12 FTA, including one with 29 FTA.
http://bkref.com/tiny/8edkU

I think the most surprising thing is that Free scored 9 points, all on free throws.... How do you get to the line 6 times and not make a basket at any other time? Thats crazy.

Free was 9-12 at FT in the final game. "He got to the line" might mean the 12 FTA, or maybe you mean he got fouled 6 times. I don't know how many times he was fouled.