Height
6'9"
Weight
226 lbs
Age
28
College
Wake Forest
Experience
8 yrs
Wingspan
6'11.3"
Reach
8'10.5"
Hand Size
9" × 10"
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 531 | 13.7 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 55.4% | 36.8% | 79.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 59 | 13.7 | 5.3 | 1.0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$26.6M
Guaranteed
$26.6M
AAV
$26.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
John Collins earns a D- CVI with his $26.6M AAV deal, representing poor value despite his B-grade performance level. His 13.7 points and 5.3 rebounds across 59 games show he remains a capable contributor when available, but the persistent injury concerns that dominate his media coverage make this contract a risky investment for the Clippers. At 28 years old as an established veteran, Collins is being paid like a frontcourt anchor while delivering production more befitting a solid complementary piece. The recurring availability issues that have plagued his season create uncertainty around whether Los Angeles will consistently get starter-level minutes from their investment. This one-year deal at least limits the franchise's exposure to Collins' injury-prone profile, but the premium salary for inconsistent availability makes it difficult to justify as sound roster construction.
Performance Analysis
John Collins earns a B Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level power forward putting up solid numbers for the Los Angeles Clippers. This season, John is putting up 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game across 531 games. John's strongest area is FG% at 55.4, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.0 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, John ranks 12th. John is a reliable contributor who the Los Angeles Clippers can count on game to game.
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