After an impressive, perhaps unexpected rookie campaign last season, Portland Trail Blazers big man Zach Collins is picking right up where he left off to begin his second season. He has played excellent defense, including registering six blocks against the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night, and has also found early success on the offensive end of the court. Those around the organization have taken notice.
CJ McCollum called the 20-year old “fearless”, according to CBS Sports’ Reid Forgrave:
“He’s fearless,” Blazers guard CJ McCollum told me about his second-year teammate.