John Collins
#20PF · Los Angeles Clippers
All-Rookie 2nd Team '18
Height
6'9"
Weight
226 lbs
Age
28
College
Wake Forest
Experience
8 yrs
Wingspan
6'11.3"
Reach
8'10.5"
Hand Size
9" × 10"
C+
C
B-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 541 | 13.6 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 55.2% | 36.9% | 78.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 69 | 13.6 | 5.3 | 1.0 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4/16 | vs GSW | L 121-126 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5-8 | 1-3 | -4 |
| Mon, 4/13 | vs GSW | W 115-110 | 21 | 18 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$26.6M
Guaranteed
$26.6M
AAV
$26.6M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
John Collins' one-year, $26.6M AAV deal with the Los Angeles Clippers earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) rating, reflecting a contract that's slightly above market equilibrium but carries meaningful risk. While Collins brings solid starter production as a versatile power forward who can stretch the floor and contribute across multiple categories, his B- performance grade suggests he's operating more in the above-average tier rather than the franchise-caliber level that would justify this salary range. The $26.6M figure places him among the higher-paid forwards in the league, yet his inconsistent defensive impact and occasional disappearing acts in crucial moments prevent him from delivering true elite value. The one-year structure does provide the Clippers with valuable flexibility and limits long-term risk, which helps salvage what could otherwise be a more problematic deal. Collins is essentially being paid like a borderline All-Star while performing like a quality role player, creating a modest but noticeable gap between cost and production. For a Clippers team with championship aspirations, this represents a calculated gamble on Collins elevating his game in a winning environment, though the price point suggests they're paying a slight premium for that potential.
Performance Analysis
B-
#16 of 84 Power Forwards
FCA+
John Collins earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level power forward putting up solid numbers for the Los Angeles Clippers. This season, John is putting up 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game across 541 games. John's strongest area is FG% at 55.2, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.0 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, John ranks 16th. John is a reliable contributor who the Los Angeles Clippers can count on game to game.
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