Which Twin?
Champagne asked me the question last night (he was working and didn't get to see the game) about which Collins brother was the better player. Champy was perusing the box score and noticed that Jarron Collins had 9 points, 8 boards and and 1 block in 31 minutes as the first Jazzman off the bench, while Jason Collins (with the boxer's eye) had 5 points, 5 rebounds and 0 blocks in an identical 31 minutes.
So, which one is which? Or, which one is better, I mean...
Jarron seems to have more offensive skills - he actually doesn't appear to be permanently tethered to the floor, and while not exactly what one would consider graceful, he still moves better than Jason.
Jason, however, starts in a system that can take advantage of the talents of Jason Kidd, Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson, plays good, sound, fundamental basketball (not that Jarron doesn't) and oh by the way plays on a much more successful team.
So what's the answer? I would guess Jason is the better player overall, just not for Netsfans who can't stand watching his presence down low. But have you seen his mid-range jumper from the elbow recently? He hits far more than he misses, and he's usually left WIDE open 4 or 5 times a game.
Other interesting tidbits coming out of yesterday's game: Nenad Krstic thoroughly outplayed the Jazz centers - Mehmet Okur and Greg Ostertag, to the point of embarassment. Really, really embarassing. Vince Carter, in a continuation from last season, still does not get nearly the amount of calls his should when he travels inside the paint. Carter shot only 4 free throws last night, should have had at least 8.
And the Nets are starting to have the look of a rotation, one that does not include Lamond Murray, Scott Padgett or Jacque Vaughn. Of course, it's still early, matchups will often dictate who plays when, and no one has gotten hurt yet, but Murray already looked shaky enough defensively to wonder if he'll ever be more than a spot shooter, Padgett needs to get some work in to get to Scalabrine-esque cult status, and McInnis has made Vaughn obsolete, if Vaughn's not being used to guard the pocket-rockets of the league.
Nets/Indy tomorrow night, should be a classic even though it's early. Who's guarding Artest, and more importantly, who is Artest guarding? This could be the game that Jason Kidd needs to step to the forefront.
So, which one is which? Or, which one is better, I mean...
Jarron seems to have more offensive skills - he actually doesn't appear to be permanently tethered to the floor, and while not exactly what one would consider graceful, he still moves better than Jason.
Jason, however, starts in a system that can take advantage of the talents of Jason Kidd, Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson, plays good, sound, fundamental basketball (not that Jarron doesn't) and oh by the way plays on a much more successful team.
So what's the answer? I would guess Jason is the better player overall, just not for Netsfans who can't stand watching his presence down low. But have you seen his mid-range jumper from the elbow recently? He hits far more than he misses, and he's usually left WIDE open 4 or 5 times a game.
Other interesting tidbits coming out of yesterday's game: Nenad Krstic thoroughly outplayed the Jazz centers - Mehmet Okur and Greg Ostertag, to the point of embarassment. Really, really embarassing. Vince Carter, in a continuation from last season, still does not get nearly the amount of calls his should when he travels inside the paint. Carter shot only 4 free throws last night, should have had at least 8.
And the Nets are starting to have the look of a rotation, one that does not include Lamond Murray, Scott Padgett or Jacque Vaughn. Of course, it's still early, matchups will often dictate who plays when, and no one has gotten hurt yet, but Murray already looked shaky enough defensively to wonder if he'll ever be more than a spot shooter, Padgett needs to get some work in to get to Scalabrine-esque cult status, and McInnis has made Vaughn obsolete, if Vaughn's not being used to guard the pocket-rockets of the league.
Nets/Indy tomorrow night, should be a classic even though it's early. Who's guarding Artest, and more importantly, who is Artest guarding? This could be the game that Jason Kidd needs to step to the forefront.
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