John Collins is a professional basketball player who plays for the Utah Jazz as of October 2024. John Collins was selected as the 19th overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2017 NBA Draft. He spent six seasons with the Hawks from 2017 to 2023, before being traded to the Utah Jazz on July 7, 2023. Throughout his NBA career, Collins has appeared in 438 games, accumulating 6,883 points, 3,519 rebounds, and 632 assists.
Before entering the NBA, Collins played college basketball at Wake Forest University from 2015 to 2017. During his sophomore year, he displayed impressive statistics, averaging 19.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game across 33 games. He also contributed defensively with 1.6 blocks per game. After his strong sophomore season, Collins decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft, leaving behind his remaining two years of college eligibility.
Who is John Collins' brother?
John Collins's brother is Zach Collins.
Zach Collins
Zach Collins is also a professional basketball player who plays for the San Antonio Spurs. Zach Collins started his basketball career at Bishop Gorman High School in Summerlin, Nevada, where he helped secure four consecutive championships. In 2015, he earned a spot on the USA team and won the FIBA Under 18 Championship alongside P.J. Washington and Payton Pritchard.
The Sacramento Kings selected Collins as the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft but traded his rights to the Portland Trail Blazers. His NBA career has been affected by multiple injuries, including missing the entire 2020-21 season due to a foot injury. Since joining the San Antonio Spurs in 2021, Collins has averaged 10.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. He has started 59 out of 166 games in his career with the Spurs as of November 2024, establishing himself as a key team member.
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