John Collins is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Utah Jazz. Born on September 23, 1997, Collins played college ball for two years at Wake Forest, where he stood out as an athletic forward with guard-like moves. In the 2017 NBA Draft, he was selected 19th overall by the Atlanta Hawks.
Since debuting in the NBA, Collins has become famous for his signature monster dunks. His poster slam dunk on Joel Embiid in the 2021 playoffs is an iconic moment. He was a key part of the Hawks team that went all the way to eastern conference finals in 2021.
As an athletic big man known for his quickness and ball handling skills, Collins often looks like a guard on the court. His ability to catch lobs showcases his impressive athleticism, and his reliable corner 3-point shots makes him an all-round offensive threat.
In his third season, Collins faced a setback when he was suspended by the NBA for 25 games for violating the anti-drug policy, testing positive for pralmorelin, a growth hormone-releasing peptide 2 (GHRP-2). Despite this, he made a strong comeback and earned a five year $125 million contract from the Hawks. In the 2023 offseason, Collins was traded to his hometown team the Utah Jazz.
John Collins Trade
John Collins was traded to the Utah Jazz for veteran swingman Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick.
This trade from the 2023 NBA off season was quite shocking as Rudy Gay's career is almost over, and second-round picks are typically not considered highly valuable. So, what prompted Hawks to make this unexpected exchange? The key factor lies in the Hawks' desire to remove Collins' big salary from their books.
By shedding Collins' contract, the Hawks created a substantial $25.3 million trade exception, now the largest in the NBA. This trade exception offers Atlanta the flexibility to make additional moves to strengthen their roster.
John Collins Position
John Collins primarily plays as a power forward in the NBA. However, he does play as a center in small ball rotational lineups as well.
FAQs
A. John Collins is set to earn $25,340,000 for the 2023/24 season.
A. John Collins was traded to the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick.
A. John Collins’ height is 6 '9 " and his weight is 106 kg (235 lbs).
A. John Collins plays as a power forward for the Utah Jazz in the NBA.
A. In the 2022/23 season, John Collins played 71 games and averaged 13.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks per game.
