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The 33-year-old Collins, a veteran of 11 NBA seasons, gives Boston a defensive-minded big man who can give quality minutes off the bench. Collins’ offensive game is much-maligned and, for his career, he’s averaged 3.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. In 30 regular-season games with the Hawks last season, he scored a mere 39 points, but was a pest against the Celtics in the teams’ first-round series because of his defense (and occasional offensive burst).
Collins allowed a mere 0.748 points per play last season, ranking in the 88th percentile among all NBA players, according to Synergy Sports data. He’s stout in the post and can defend the pick-and-roll. Able to match up with players of all shapes and sizes, Collins has the potential to thrive in Boston the way Stiemsma did when he settled into the team’s defensive sy...
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TEAMS: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic
TEAMS: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic
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The Celtics have moved quick to acquire some height. Veteran center Jason Collins has signed a one-year deal with Boston, Chris Forsberg of ESPN reported Friday night. Under the veteran minimum, Collins will make $1.35 million, with some of it coming from the NBA since he has played at least 10 years in the league. Although the Celtics have not made the signing official, Collins...
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Sources: Celtics set to ink veteran big man Jason Collins to a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Adds 7-footer to bench.— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) July 22, 2012
According to Chris Forsberg, the Celtics are preparing to add Jason Collins to bolster their bench.
The 7'0" Collins has been in the league 11 years, playing for New Jersey, Minnesota, Memphis and most recently...
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Celtics set to sign Jason Collins
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Well, it looks like the question I asked in my last post has been answered. Via ESPN Boston’s Chris Forsberg:
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Sources: Celtics set to ink veteran big man Jason Collins to a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Adds 7-footer to bench.
Collins is 7-feet tall. I think that is obviously the most important part of this transaction. A solid back...
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How Jason Collins Helps
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July 22, 2012
While there may be some people out there wondering who Jason Collins even is, I have been anticipating this move for a few years. Despite his age, I have seen firsthand what this man can bring on the court. However, I am more excited for what he will do for the development of our rookies.
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Boston Celtics to sign Hawks big man Jason Collins
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According to ESPNBoston.com’s Chris Forsberg, multiple sources are signaling an imminent deal that would bring Jason Collins to the Celtics for a veteran’s minimum contract of one year, $1.065 million. At 7 feet, 255 lbs., the soon-to-be 34 year-old Collins would add desperately needed size to the Celtics bench but not much else. Averaging a [...]
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Report: Celtics close to deal with C Collins
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Sources: Celtics set to ink veteran big man Jason Collins to a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Adds 7-footer to bench.about 13 hours ago via EchofonReplyRetweetFavorite@ESPNForsbergChris ForsbergWe now have our answer to the annual question: “Which limited Celtics big man will improbably stumble into playoff minutes because of a troubling string of midseason injuries?”Jason...
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ESPNBoston’s Chris Forseberg is reporting that the Celtics have signed big man Jason Collins. In the wake of losing Greg Stiemsma to the Timberwolves, Boston has replaced him with the 33 year old 11 year veteran. The 7-footer has never been much of an offensive player, but he adds size and depth to the Boston front court. This past spring in the C’s first round playoff...
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