The 2019-20 season was anything but ideal for Portland Trail Blazers big man Zach Collins. He suffered a dislocated shoulder three games into the year, only to return to Orlando and miss the playoffs with season-ending ankle surgery due to a stress fracture. It’s hard to show your value on the court when you only play 11 games in a season.
His value is something that Blazer fans should be keeping an eye on for a multitude of reasons. This was the end of Collins’ third year on his rookie deal, which means he’s eligible for an extension anytime before the beginning of the 2020-21 season.