It's official, Darren Collison isn't a disappointment

[chube]

I never thought so to begin with, considering the way that JOB's system tanks point guards' stats (T.J. Ford and Jarrett Jack can also attest to this.)

But he's had 6 or more assists in 6 of the last 7 games, and that one he didn't was the blowout against New Jersey where he and the rest of the starters didn't get as much run as normal. He's averaging over a point-and-a-half more than last year thus far, 1/2 more rebounds a game, same amount of steals as last year, and is climbing his way up to his assists average from last year now just 0.7 back from 2009-2010 despite the slow start statistically. It's all about being used correctly. Byron Scott did it (as briefly as he coached DC), Jeff Bower did it, JOB started to half-wake up towards the end of his tenure and Frank Vogel is doing it thus far. Unfortunately, it'll be a long shot for him to consistently make the All-Star team in the East thanks to Derrick Rose and Rajon Rondo.

[Miller4ever]

He's also not turning over as much as he did his rookie year. I think Collison can end the season with something like 14.5 and 6.

[Indy2thaWindy]

He ain't no Earl Watson either.

[Boneman2]

You could also base his production off of the games he started last season, when CP was hurt. His averages spiked to around 18/3/ 9 after he took over for the Hornets.

He is well below those numbers. But I think as our team continues to grow, his presence will too.

[Scoot McGroot]

Were we thinking that he was a disappointment?

[Miller4ever]

Our last coach, maybe.

[Boneman2]

Were we thinking that he was a disappointment?

No.

Darren could flourish here once he establishes himself. I was just pointing out the production he is capable of producing.