USC guard Isaiah Collier is beginning to adjust to the NBA game and the realities of professional sports. Collier has potential, but that doesn’t mean everything is going to come together for him in his first NBA season. Utah Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune lays out a blueprint for the Jazz’ 2024-2025 NBA rotation in which Collier will be a bit player, not a centerpiece:
Isaiah Collier’s position as Utah’s fourth guard — behind Collin Sexton, Keyonte George, and Jordan Clarkson — seems relatively secure given the rest of the rotation. That usually means about 10 minutes per night, but that number might be additionally limited by the fact that George and Sexton can both play point guard.
For everyone else, though? There are real questions. The Jazz’s roster is still begging for a true small forward to play a significant role. Theoretically, any of Sensabaugh, Cody Williams, and Taylor Hendricks could be put in that spot, even starting. Sensabaugh’s the best shooter of the three, Hendricks probably the best defender, and Williams probably the best team offensive connector. Those minutes, however, could easily be squeezed by the Jazz choosing to play big.
The good thing about getting only 10 minutes is that when Collier is on the floor, he can go all-out and won’t have to worry about pacing himself. The real intrigue begins when Collier’s place in the rotation is reconsidered or when an injury occurs. Will Collier be ready to play 20 minutes if asked, and if so, can he make that adjustment during the season?
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