Atlanta Hawks: 5 Bold Predictions for John Collins in 2018-19

John Collins Will Make His 1^st All-Star Team

It had to end this way, right?

After outlining all of these sterling statistics as well as waxing poetic about just how important a player John Collins is to the Atlanta Hawks, it’s safe to say a player who is averaging 18 PPG, 12 RPG and 1.5 BPG, consistently dunking on the helpless and exploring a burgeoning three-point jumper deserves to be in the All-Star game.

The Eastern Conference looks far different than it did last season as touchstones such as LeBron James an DeMar Derozan will ply their trade in the West for the first time in their careers.

Also, you can expect that some players with fringe cases (Kemba Walker, Goran Dragic) might not make it in as injury reserves next season.

If that’s the case, Collins will likely be the beneficiary of a watered-down East. Collins has already delivered one unforgettable All-Star weekend moment with this titillatingly athletic slam from a no-look, behind-the-head pass from Donovan Mitchell:

Think about that play, but on an even grander stage. Cherish that thought Atlanta Hawks fans because if JC lives up to his potential, he could be representing the Hawks at the All-Star game for years to come.

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