Debut with 14 points and 7 rebounds! A god-level three-team trade! Unable to secure a starting spot on the Clippers

Offseason champions.

Against the Jazz, who finished last in the West last season, the Clippers with their luxurious lineup were thoroughly dominated, giving up 78 points in the first half and losing badly 108-129, a result that was unthinkable before the match.

However, it’s best not to judge based on a single game, as the Clippers have undergone significant roster changes and need time to build chemistry. By the end of this regular season, their record should not be worse than last season’s Western Conference fifth place with 50 wins and 32 losses.

Back to the game, several new Clippers players performed as follows: Bill scored 5 points with 1 rebound and 1 steal, Paul had 4 points and 4 assists, while DaLo hit five three-pointers to contribute 15 points and 3 rebounds, among others.

The Jazz’s full team stats are as follows:

Wait, in this game the Jazz started with the twin towers Markkanen and Kessler, yet the Clippers still had Leonard starting at the power forward spot, and Collins, acquired through a big trade, came off the bench… Tyronn Lue’s tactical lineup decisions are always so surprising.

This summer offseason, the NBA completed a three-team trade: the Clippers received Collins, the Heat got Powell, and the Jazz acquired Love, Lee Kyl, plus a 2027 second-round pick.

As mentioned, Collins’s regular season debut for the Clippers happened to be against his former team, the Jazz,Playing about 28 minutes off the bench, he shot 6 for 12 from the field, including 1 for 2 from three-point range, and 1 for 2 from the free throw line, tallying 14 points, 7 rebounds (3 offensive boards), 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocks— a strong stat line filling the box score.

Collins was born on September 23, 1997, is 28 years old, stands 2.06 meters tall, and plays primarily as a power forward but can also swing to center. He has a well-rounded offensive skill set combined with impressive athleticism. Going forward, he may finally earn Tyronn Lue’s trust to start as the Clippers’ power forward, as keeping him on the bench seems like underutilizing his talents and does little to ease Leonard’s burden.

By the way, this season is a contract year for Collins, with a salary reaching $26.58 million, so whether starting or coming off the bench, he will give his all to be the team’s most hardworking player, fighting hard for his next contract.