One of the earliest signs that the Spurs were planning a rebuilding year in 2021/22 was the gamble they took on Zach Collins. The oft injured but talented big man got a sizable contract despite it being clear that he’d be out for months and would likely be rusty in his return after a long absence.
The risk paid off. San Antonio found solid production from the still young center and could hold on to him next season, when he will ostensibly be an even better backup, for what now looks like a good value deal. That said, there are questions as to Collins’ fit within a big man group that seems to replicate some of his strengths and weaknesses.