Collin Sexton SZN

[fishonjazz]

Andy Larsen said that Sexton works harder than any NBA player he has been around. He said he loves being in the gym, loves basketball and just truly wants to be great. He said he’s been in SLC this summer working with Jazz coaches because a that’s what he truly thinks he needs to do to become better.

This was my post from June. Andy said it on a podcast.

Ya he or Tony just reiterated it.
His work ethic must just really jump out at you

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[SoUjazzfan]

Sexton seems to have a greater desire to improve than 99% of NBA player's. Reminds me of Kobe and Malone who went to extremes to improve themselves and their game. Just had that drive.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Collin Sexton’s stats as a starter this year (16 games):

21.3 PPG, 4.8 APG, 2.5 RPG on 51/37/90 shooting splits

2.82/1 AST to TO ratio

62.9 TS%

Jazz are 12-4 in this span

 

[Elizah Huge]

Collin Sexton’s stats as a starter this year (16 games):

21.3 PPG, 4.8 APG, 2.5 RPG on 51/37/90 shooting splits

2.82/1 AST to TO ratio

62.9 TS%

Jazz are 12-4 in this span

Per 36

27.8 PPG, 6.3 APG, 3.3 RPG and 1.2 SPG

 

[KqWIN]

I think Collin is still someone where the basic numbers don’t tell the whole story….but his production+efficiency is becoming undeniable at this point. He’s in incredible form right now.

 

[fishonjazz]

I think Collin is still someone where the basic numbers don’t tell the whole story….but his production+efficiency is becoming undeniable at this point. He’s in incredible form right now.

Agreed. Hard to quantify how much his personality, work ethic, intensity, etc rubs off on his teammates. I bet it has a bit of a positive effect on them.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Agreed. Hard to quantify how much his personality, work ethic, intensity, etc rubs off on his teammates. I bet it has a bit of a positive effect on them.

He's improved on a lot of things and it seems to all be coming together for him. Even his defense... like its still never going to be good or a strong point but he's finding ways to be positive and contribute. His willingness to participate will make him less flammable than a guy like Don who couldn't be bothered.

He needs to be getting a few more minutes at this point. His production is insane. Hardy needs to be a little more tolerant imo.

 

[KqWIN]

Ideally I think you have someone who makes Lauri better....While he has improved as a passer, I still don't think Sexton has the same positive effect as other guards who have similar production.....But Lauri's gravity also makes other players better, and Sexton is able to take advantage of it as well as anyone. I think I had this discussion with someone before the season. Sexton isn't the most ideal player for Lauri, but Lauri is the perfect player for Sexton to succeed as an individual and as long as he's efficient I don't care who ends up getting the bucket.

 

[sip]

Agreed. Hard to quantify how much his personality, work ethic, intensity, etc rubs off on his teammates. I bet it has a bit of a positive effect on them.

He comes off as such a great teammate and hard worker that it has to rub off on guys. I feel like having him as a starter also has an impact on all his positive attributes getting across rather than from a guy getting inconsistent bench minutes like we saw during the first portion of the season.

 

[sip]

Ideally I think you have someone who makes Lauri better....While he has improved as a passer, I still don't think Sexton has the same positive effect as other guards who have similar production.....But Lauri's gravity also makes other players better, and Sexton is able to take advantage of it as well as anyone. I think I had this discussion with someone before the season. Sexton isn't the most ideal player for Lauri, but Lauri is the perfect player for Sexton to succeed as an individual and as long as he's efficient I don't care who ends up getting the bucket.

The question we have to ask is how much more improvement does Sexton have in the passing department because I think he has clearly made strides this year. I don't think he is as good of a playmaker as Mitchell but I think he has the potential to get close to that level.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The question we have to ask is how much more improvement does Sexton have in the passing department because I think he has clearly made strides this year. I don't think he is as good of a playmaker as Mitchell but I think he has the potential to get close to that level.

Yeah, it is wild. Sexton still has fairly large improvement areas on the table that are within reach. His off the dribble 3 point shooting has been god awful (iirc, not fact checked to be up to date) this season as well.

 

[sip]

He's improved on a lot of things and it seems to all be coming together for him. Even his defense... like its still never going to be good or a strong point but he's finding ways to be positive and contribute. His willingness to participate will make him less flammable than a guy like Don who couldn't be bothered.

He needs to be getting a few more minutes at this point. His production is insane. Hardy needs to be a little more tolerant imo.

I think he is pretty close to the point where he should be viewed as a good defender. He puts in effort on that end of the court and has dialed back the intensity level a bit that constantly got him out of position. When I played ball my favorite guys to play defense with were the ones that didn't really gamble and focused on just guarding their guy. The worst was when you played with guys that constantly gambled and forced other teammates to rotate and cover their mistake which then led to an open man.