The Ski School Movie Villainry of Zach Collins

[John B]

He's not on a rookie contract, so timing isn't the issue, it's his current $7M salary. That limits what the extension can be, financially. The good news is that we have GOBS of cap room next summer, so that if he wants to stay, I don't think finances will be an issue. We signed him when his own drafting team wouldn't even extend him. I don't think he'll forget that.

He enjoys playing for Pop and obviously enjoys the camaraderie, evident by his off-season pictures with the guys. Also it’s a big motivation to play along Wemby who could be NBA’s best player in 3-4 years, and the possibility of playing for a championship every year. And I think Collins would rather win than get a higher paycheck. He is a winner. There’s that dog in him to compete every game. He said, “he only knows one gear,” when he blocked Barlow’s shot and brought both guys down. And that’s what I was looking from Poeltl, that incessant fire to compete. Collins will not back down from anyone. He has that “nasty” in him. I think he will be rewarded with a good contract by the Spurs, while still reasonable to still afford re-signing Sochan, Branham and getting good help. It’s a great motivation to stay with an organization who he knows could potentially compete for a long time, and potentially playing his entire career, with Spurs known to take care of its players. Good stuff.

[scott]

Are we past the opportunity to extend Zach?

I worry about losing him as a UFA for nothing - that would be painful.

Guess not.

[spurraider21]

but who will be wemby's bodyguard now?

[RC_Drunkford]

Well his contract wasn’t that bad after all. At least it helped us match Fox salary while keeping all of our useful players

[John B]

Collins was a good soldier, never complained and always shows support to his teammates even finding himself in the bench. He worked hard and got himself healthy enough to get back. I think he’ll forever grateful to the Spurs for giving him another shot. I wish him all the luck.

[scott]

One of my best friends is a realtor in SA and just showed Zach Collins house.

He's never coming back guys. We are safe.

[LeBowen]

You almost gave me a heart attack.
I thought that he's either coming back or died in a freak accident.

This thread needs to be removed with no evidence left.

[poopbox]

Are we past the opportunity to extend Zach?

I worry about losing him as a UFA for nothing - that would be painful.