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John Collins and the Atlanta Hawks are a true success story and a guide for how mid-to-late first-round draft picks can make a career for themselves in the NBA. Collins came into the league with his extreme athleticism and a tremendous work ethic.
Collins had a tremendous rookie season, averaging 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks in 24.1 minutes per game. He did not take many shots from beyond the arc, but he made 34.0 percent of them.