Clippers forward new aid: The veterans have strict requirements on me, and the atmosphere of the home preseason games is comparable to the playoffs

The Los Angeles Clippers completed their daily training. After the training, new striker John Collins, who just joined the team this summer, accepted an interview with reporters. In the interview, Collins talked about the strict requirements the veterans have on themselves and the atmosphere at the Clippers' home court.

When talking about the strict requirements and responsibility transmission of the team's veterans, Collins said: Many people in the team hold me to high standards, and this is exactly what I need. Chris Paul is obviously direct, he's always been the kind of guy who says what he says. Kawhi Leonard also gave me a lot of help and support. And James Harden and Brook Lopez are like big brothers who pay a lot of attention to me. They usually take the initiative to communicate with me, find ways to help me improve some shortcomings, and do their best to make me a better player.

When talking about the atmosphere at the Clippers' home court, the Intuit Dome, during the preseason, Collins said that the atmosphere was almost comparable to the playoffs. He continued: The stadium feels great and the atmosphere is very warm. As soon as I entered the stadium, I could intuitively feel that the atmosphere here was almost the same as the playoffs. I could see the enthusiasm of the fans, the lighting effects in the arena were pretty good, and the overall atmosphere in the arena was exciting. The entire arena was full of energy and made people feel comfortable. It's really a great feeling to be able to play in such a venue. I believe that under the influence of this atmosphere, my teammates and I will be able to perform at a higher level.

In the NBA regular season last season, Collins was affected by injuries and only played 40 times on behalf of his old club Utah Jazz in 82 games, averaging 30.5 minutes per game. Minutes, he averaged 18.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block per game, as well as 2.6 turnovers and 2.9 fouls. He shot 52.7% from the field, 39.9% from the three-point range, and 84.8% from the free throw line. This summer, Collins was sent to the Clippers by the Jazz in a three-way trade. In order to acquire Collins, the Clippers did not hesitate to send away Norman Powell, a powerful backcourt scorer who performed well last season. The Clippers obviously recognize Collins' ability, otherwise they would never send Powell, last season's excellent scorer. It is generally believed that the arrival of Collins can improve the Clippers' competitiveness at the fourth position, and the team will not suffer more at the fourth or fifth position when facing some powerful Western Conference opponents. Next, we can also take a look at how Collins has adapted. Will he play a more important role in the team?

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