It’s no secret.
When Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce calls a play with the number two, it’s designed for Kevin Huerter. When he calls a play with the number three, it’s designed for Kent Bazemore.
What you won’t hear from Pierce is a play called with the number four. There are no plays designed for John Collins.
Pierce has told several media outlets recently that he doesn’t call plays for his young star. The statement is grabbing attention as the second-year power forward piles up impressive statistics that include a double-double in eight of his past nine games.