The Jazz's new forward John Collins is excited for his new opportunity — and is drawing a strong line of demarcation between the culture of the Jazz and the Hawks.
Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy talks with John Collins during an NBA Summer League basketball game against the 76ers on July 5, 2023, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.Speaking to reporters at the Jazz’s practice facility ahead of training camp this week, Collins spoke about the chance for a fresh start.
But last year, under two different coaches, Collins scuffled. He had the worst shooting year of his career, and clearly had a smaller role than he’d ever had in his career. Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell goes for a loose ball along with Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young , in NBA action between the Utah Jazz and the Atlanta Hawks at Vivint Arena, on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.
“Coming into a different offense, Coach Will, he emphasizes a different way of basketball here. I’m just excited that, for me, the way that I move and the energy that I play with on the court, I feel like it will be rewarded in the best way,” Collins said. “Coach has obviously let me know that there will be space and opportunity for me to go earn what it is that I want on the court.”
Early returns were positive: Word from his teammates in preseason scrimmages is that Collins has been shooting the ball well.
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