Still too-early roster projections

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If Collins is able to effectively man the 5-spot moving forward, it opens up a scenario where Hunter/Reddish/Huerter can all start.

That's pretty exciting.

The club, specifically Lloyd Pierce, has been hesitant to call Collins a center, but he’s playing a fair share of his minutes as at the 5, even with all three of the Hawks’ other centers healthy and available; we can correctly hybridize him when labeling his position because of how he is being deployed defensively in certain lineups.

Collins ability to step up and hold the fort down at the 5 for a few minutes each game has been key for the Hawks on both ends of the floor. His rim protection has been the one of the biggest improvements since last season. He’s also allowing a comically low 37.0 percent opponent shooting within six feet, a number that’s prime for regression as the sample size gets bigger.

This season, Collins has played 109 of 333 total possessions at center. The Hawks are allowing 97.2 points per 100 possessions, ranking in the 97th percentile with these lineups. The sample size is still small, and it’s important to note the lack of shooting Atlanta has faced through six games, but there are encouraging signs for Collins’ ability to defend at the 5 and the team’s defense overall.

Atlanta has been legitimately tough to score on when Collins plays the 5. The Hawks also rank in the 99th percentile in turnover rate defensively with Collins at center this season, another number that probably will not last but is still impressive. A lot of this is De’Andre Hunter, as his individual on/off defensive stats are a sight to behold. Hunter’s length, mobility and general defensive acumen have aided every Hawk defender on the roster.

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If Collins is able to effectively man the 5-spot moving forward, it opens up a scenario where Hunter/Reddish/Huerter can all start.

That's pretty exciting.

The club, specifically Lloyd Pierce, has been hesitant to call Collins a center, but he’s playing a fair share of his minutes as at the 5, even with all three of the Hawks’ other centers healthy and available; we can correctly hybridize him when labeling his position because of how he is being deployed defensively in certain lineups.

Collins ability to step up and hold the fort down at the 5 for a few minutes each game has been key for the Hawks on both ends of the floor. His rim protection has been the one of the biggest improvements since last season. He’s also allowing a comically low 37.0 percent opponent shooting within six feet, a number that’s prime for regression as the sample size gets bigger.

This season, Collins has played 109 of 333 total possessions at center. The Hawks are allowing 97.2 points per 100 possessions, ranking in the 97th percentile with these lineups. The sample size is still small, and it’s important to note the lack of shooting Atlanta has faced through six games, but there are encouraging signs for Collins’ ability to defend at the 5 and the team’s defense overall.

Atlanta has been legitimately tough to score on when Collins plays the 5. The Hawks also rank in the 99th percentile in turnover rate defensively with Collins at center this season, another number that probably will not last but is still impressive. A lot of this is De’Andre Hunter, as his individual on/off defensive stats are a sight to behold. Hunter’s length, mobility and general defensive acumen have aided every Hawk defender on the roster.

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I don't know if that is a full time solution for JC. I don't want him wearing out.
It would be interested to see which C he's actually gone up against in those minutes.
I think Len playing **** has been the root cause of JC at center. Len's defense isn't great but his offense has been a dumpster fire.

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Closer to returning.

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^Thank goodness!!!

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Any thoughts on who we should sign in the interim?

It's gotta be a big man, right?

(I'd probably go for Amir Johnson or Kenneth Faried.)

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Any thoughts on who we should sign in the interim?

It's gotta be a big man, right?

(I'd probably go for Amir Johnson or Kenneth Faried.)

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I think Faried signed a $4mil contract in China.
I would go big. I'll have to check to see which bigs are available.