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41. rebounds? blocks? assists?

Mon Apr 29, 2013, 04:01 PM

Apr 2013

As a center, rebounds are at least as important as points, since the big points are usually coming from the 2-guard and forward positions. For a backup center, 1pt/game isn't out of line. Why obsess about points at what's clearly the end of his career? At 34, he may be having trouble running the floor with the rest of the team, and this is probably his last or second-to-last season anyway.

The main question I'd be asking if I were his coach is, "Can he play defense?"

His average career stats look to be around 21 minutes, 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist. This is not horrible for a bench center.
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_collins/

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I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay. [View all] kpete Apr 2013 OP

never heard of him rurallib Apr 2013 #1

Hey... curb yer' enthusiasm. Smarmie Doofus Apr 2013 #6

you're right - being gay in the hallowed hall of the locker room rurallib Apr 2013 #35

he played in 38 games this year & scored 41 points krawhitham Apr 2013 #13

rebounds? blocks? assists? 0rganism Apr 2013 #41

..regular season ends I immediately dedicate myself to getting game ready for the opener of the... Tikki Apr 2013 #2

KNR joeybee12 Apr 2013 #3

Being black wasn't really a mystery. JaneyVee Apr 2013 #4

No, but... TDale313 Apr 2013 #7

No but being an African American I know what he saying bigdarryl Apr 2013 #10

It's good that he has done this but at 34, isn't his career as a player pretty much over? East Coast Pirate Apr 2013 #5

??? Yes. Probably. But.... Smarmie Doofus Apr 2013 #8

Tell that to Tim Duncan edhopper Apr 2013 #11

Duncan scores more that 1 point per game krawhitham Apr 2013 #14

I know you meant the he to be Collins, but your writing is very poor HangOnKids Apr 2013 #25

Are you sure you're on the right site? I did a quick search and you seem to make it a habit pissing WhollyHeretic Apr 2013 #27

Thank You HangOnKids Apr 2013 #32

This guy had already played his last game krawhitham Apr 2013 #34

Watch this space. TDale313 Apr 2013 #37

I'm pretty sure Collins is content with his life and his decision Blue_Tires Apr 2013 #43

Not in these days NBA players have played until there 40 bigdarryl Apr 2013 #12

Shaq retired at 38 krawhitham Apr 2013 #15

I don't think that is a significant part of the story. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #18

I agree with that. East Coast Pirate Apr 2013 #21

No problem ... sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #33

Yeah Boston Celtics! Yeah Jason! What a role model! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #9

Thanks for highlight, she Cha Apr 2013 #36

Thanks, Cha. sheshe2 Apr 2013 #38

That will be something to see.. knowing the history Cha Apr 2013 #40

I really don't care. GoCubsGo Apr 2013 #16

Du rec. Nt xchrom Apr 2013 #17

I bet George Takei is thrilled. edbermac Apr 2013 #19

he better enjoy it while he can nt msongs Apr 2013 #20

Good for him! MAD Dave Apr 2013 #22

So glad he did this. And glad Bill and Chelsea Clinton spoke up DevonRex Apr 2013 #23

To the people dissing the man's stats, riqster Apr 2013 #24

That's correct Bluzmann57 Apr 2013 #29

^^^ this ^^^ TDale313 Apr 2013 #30

+1 n/t fishwax Apr 2013 #39

Kudos Mr. Collins pinto Apr 2013 #26

There was a rumor about this before he came out ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #28

Glad he came out NewJeffCT Apr 2013 #31

Applause. K&R. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #42

He's actually a former Celtic. losangeleslibker Apr 2013 #44

HANDSOME, TOO Skittles Apr 2013 #45

That's what I was thinking too, LeftofObama Apr 2013 #47

Yes he is davidpdx Apr 2013 #48

I think he will have all that Skittles Apr 2013 #52

This has taken a lot of courage for him and I am happy nadine_mn Apr 2013 #46

As a gay man, I'm not sure how I'm supposed to feel about this . . . markpkessinger Apr 2013 #49

Doesn't this help those younger LGBT folks you speak of? oberliner Apr 2013 #53

I understand that but being quiet never gets anyone anywhere plus sports is a huge society changer underpants Apr 2013 #54

A message from the Red Sox... Fearless Apr 2013 #50

Kudos to Jason Collins! I hope this will be one more thing to help mucifer Apr 2013 #51