Collins, the role model in working attitude

"He can play or not play, and he's going to do his thing"

"He's going to go out and try to hustle, try to draw charges. Things like that. If he gets the ball in his hands, he's not afraid to pass it ... to somebody and give them a better shot. He'll set screens."

"(he) knows his assignment. And that's a huge thing if you're going to have a team game"

"When you start to run a play, he's going to run the play. ... There's a lot to be said about that."

The above is what Sloan said about Collins in a recent interview.

Despite the fact that Sloan became a lot nicer on remarks of his players to the media after his tense relationship with AK in last summer, the above statements made by Sloan did mean something.

Perhaps Collins is not the most skillful / talented player in the squad, he does know what his place is, and more importantly he brings the right attitude to the team. And that could be the reason why Sloan keeps Collins in the team, for so many years.

Very likely his minutes will go down this season, his value to the team won't change.