John Collins
#20PF · Los Angeles Clippers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 531 | 15.7 | 7.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 54.7% | 36.8% | 79.0% |
| 2025-26 | 59 | 13.7 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 55.4% | 40.5% | 77.6% |
| 2024-25 | 40 | 18.9 | 8.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 52.7% | 39.9% | 84.8% |
| 2023-24 | 68 | 15.1 | 8.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 53.2% | 37.1% | 79.5% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$26.6M
AAV
$26.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
John Collins's contract with the Los Angeles Clippers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $26.6M per year over 1 year, this is a mid-tier contract. John's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 28 years old, John is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
John Collins earns a B Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Power Forward. Across 531 career games, John has averaged 15.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. John's strongest metric is FG% at 5465.1, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.4, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, John ranks 10th in overall performance. John is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Current Sentiment
Collins generates mixed sentiment: solid contributor but injury concerns dominate recent narrative. His B-grade performance is respectable, yet recurring head injuries raise durability questions significantly. At $26.6M annually, he's viewed as fairly paid for production, not overpaid. Injury management and availability are the defining storylines overshadowing his on-court contributions. Fan confidence remains cautiously optimistic about his role, but injury history tempers long-term enthusiasm considerably.
Transaction History
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