Isaiah Collier is an actual NBA point guard

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Despite the fact that he screwed up what should’ve been a wide-open slam dunk on a breakaway, and air Bald a finger roll right at the hoop. He actually knows how to run a damn team something we haven’t seen since Mike Conley was here. It was refreshing to see a point guard. Any guard drive with the Solen tent to pass open a big kick out to a three-point shooter , And that backwards bounce pass on the drive was freaking insane. If he can just get a jumpshot, he could be pretty damn good in this league. Thoughts?

 

[kabenac]

And he plays solid defense. I was esthetic when we drafted him and feel he has a chip on his shoulder; I wouldn't mind pairing him with a tall SG like Bailey. Hopefully Hendricks recovers fully as we could piece together a good defensive starting-5.

 

[homeytennis]

He had some nice moments vs the Blazers.

 

[Stars Fan]

For me, it all depends on his ability to hit a jumper. If he does that, I think he will be part of the future, if not he will be a project. Maybe a little like Kris Dunn. Once he (KD) developed his ability to hit an open 3, he was an asset. I hope Collier doesn't take as long to get there.

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[NUMBERICA]

air bald

 

[NUMBERICA]

I’m ****en dying m8

 

[CVJ]

air bald

One of MJ's lesser-known nicknames.

 

[FalseFlagg K]

nope can't shoot All the other stuff isn't good enough to save him from that as things currently stand

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Collier needs to develop a jump shot or a floater before he's an NBA level player. If he develops both than he could be very good.

 

[jazznik]

Yes, he is: he is currently playing in the NBA at the point guard position. Is he a good point guard? - No.

In a couple of years Isaiah may (or may not) reach the level and impact of someone like Chris Dunn, a career backup.

 

[underdog]

I like Collier because of his potential. Good playmakers are so hard to find. Hope we're patient with him.

 

[jazznik]

I like Collier because of his potential. Good playmakers are so hard to find. Hope we're patient with him.

But what makes you think he is a good playmaker? He turns the ball quite a bit, frequently dribbles into the traps under the basket, his passes often lack precision and definitely lack creativity.... Since the Jazz did not have a good PG for a while the bar has been lowered a lot but in reality Collier is pretty mid as a playmaker by the NBA standards even for a rookie. And, in addition to that he has no above-the-basket game and no 3-point ability.

The only above-the-average skill that Collier has is his strong drive to the basket and that is not really a PG-specific skill: it is much more important for SFs like Lebron or Lauri.