John Collins is shooting fewer threes when the Pistons need more

Aaron Kellerstrass argues that Detroit Pistons forward John Collins needs to increase his 3-point volume to provide essential floor spacing. Despite scoring 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting against Philadelphia, Collins attempted just one 3-pointer. The writer highlights that Collins attempted 14 shots from deep across the first three games, but has managed only seven total attempts across his last five appearances.

Kellerstrass contends that with starting non-shooters Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson on the court, Detroit requires Collins to consistently pull opposing big men away from the basket. The author notes Collins averaged 15 points per game early on, which dipped to six per game over his low-volume five-game stretch.