Point guards who prioritize creation over scoring are becoming rarer in today's NBA. But Collin Sexton is one of those who think that “pure” leaders, like Chris Paul, still have their place in the Big League.
“ I would say yes. It depends on the team because at the end of the day, if you need a basket from Chris Paul, he's going to score. But if you need him to set the table for everybody, he's going to do it. He has no limits. “, judges the Jazz playerimplying that at the Spurs, “CP3” is likely to raise his points average compared to that posted at the Warriors.
” If you are on a team with KD (Kevin Durant), PG (Paul George), your job is easy with some guys. All you have to do is pass, facilitate, put them in the right situation. […] THE highlight. If so, I highlight myself too. “, he continues, projecting himself on the situation of Tyus Jones at the Suns, alongside Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
Collin Sexton, on the other hand, doesn't really fit into that category. Shifting between the guard and point guard positions, he only got close to averaging 5 assists last year with the Jazz.
The 8th pick in the 2018 Draft is a scorer who averaged nearly 19 points last season. An average that climbed to 24 units during his third season in the league, with the Cavs. However, it was not enough to obtain All-Star Game honors, as his team's results did not follow.
His opportunity “arrives”
What about the status of this player today who has never won a star and who has never played in the playoffs? Does he consider himself in the Top 5 at his position? I feel like I can be in it. I don't think so. (to be) for a matter of opportunity. My opportunity is coming and I will take advantage of it when it does. ” he imagines.
The 25-year-old has a different take on things when it comes to the Top 10 NBA point guards. If I put myself forward, it's sure (that I'm in). I'm ready to take on anyone. In the end, I don't back down from anyone. I have a different kind of pressure on my shoulders. “, notes the man who was involved in the trade for Donovan Mitchell.
Statistically speaking, Collin Sexton is far from the best at his position. But it should be remembered that he played less than 27 minutes per night last year. With equal playing time, his performance is comparable to that of Tyrese Maxey or Damian Lillard.
However, by also counting in this fictitious ranking Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Ja Morant, Kyrie Irving, Trae Young and De'Aaron Fox, he seems to still have a long way to go to establish himself among the elite in his position.
| Collin Sexton | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | KEY | 82 | 32 | 43.0 | 40.2 | 83.9 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 16.7 |
| 2019-20 | KEY | 65 | 33 | 47.2 | 38.0 | 84.6 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 20.8 |
| 2020-21 | KEY | 60 | 35 | 47.5 | 37.1 | 81.5 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 24.3 |
| 2021-22 | KEY | 11 | 29 | 45.0 | 24.4 | 74.4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 16.0 |
| 2022-23 | UTH | 48 | 24 | 50.6 | 39.3 | 81.9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 14.3 |
| 2023-24 | UTH | 78 | 27 | 48.7 | 39.4 | 85.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 18.7 |
| Total | 344 | 30 | 46.9 | 38.3 | 83.4 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 18.9 | |
How to read the stats? GM = Games Played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots Made / Shots Attempted; 3pts = 3-pointers / 3-pointers Attempted; LF = Free Throws Made / Free Throws Attempted; Off = Offensive Rebound; Def = Defensive Rebound; Tot = Total Rebounds; Pd = Assists; Fte: Personal Fouls; Int = Steals; Bp = Loose Balls; Ct: Blocks; Pts = Points.
