(01-09-2021, 02:32 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Collins has an argument to be THE 3rd star we're looking for, much like Lavine or Hield or whoever we're talking ourselves into.
SH I do agree. My worry is that his ego seemingly did not allow him to even be the 2nd star of the Hawks team. He could not stand that. He wanted/needed to be the undisputed 1st one. That is a huge risk gambling this guy to accept being 3rd star.
The 3rd star for Mavs team needs to be a player that has maturity to accept being the 3rd. At times possibly also 4th or 5th depending how the other players perform in given stretches. That player must have maturity enough to even accept to be a bench player on given nights and periods, such as THJ maturity that we see now.
The 3rd star absolutely needs preferably be that outstanding defensive player to make the proper team fit. This is where the Collins idea does not fit with me.
You look at Maxi, JRich, DFS. THat's maturity and playing team basketball, accepting their roles and playing within the team.
The 3rd star of this team needs to have maturity to always accept being 3rd and he does not ha e the talent to be 1st or 2nd for the Mavs team. His numbers are not going to be 20/10 here IMO. That was a product of being the best player on the possibly worst team in NBA.
To me Collins stands out as selfish, non team player, without maturity. Thats exactly the opposite what we want/need.
EDIT: On other hand I probably would also never have traded for Dennis Rodman. I do agree its sometimes a good idea to gamble for players with issues. The main thing is: Can they be controlled? It is a red flag that Collins is unwilling to be a 2nd star.