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Atlanta Hawks: 5 goals for John Collins’ rookie season

By Brendan Galella

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 26: General Manager Travis Schlenk of the Atlanta Hawks introduces new draft pick John Collins during a Press Conference on June 26, 2017 at Fox Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 26: General Manager Travis Schlenk of the Atlanta Hawks introduces new draft pick John Collins during a Press Conference on June 26, 2017 at Fox Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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1. Blossom into a Youtube star

John Collins has been able to grow his impressive catalog of highlight worthy dunks each time he stepped onto the floor in Las Vegas.

All of the ingredients to becoming an internet sensation have been evident for Collins in tournament play, as he has shown off his 37.5-inch vertical leap and his aggressive demeanor each time he touches the basketball.

At least once in all five of Atlanta’s Summer League contests, Collins has managed to rock the rim with an impressive dunk.

The New Orleans duo of Cheick Diallo and Keith Benson inadvertently became plastered in quick video snippets all over the internet after Collins hammered home a right-handed tomahawk jam on them in the second meeting between the two teams.

The vast array of sensational dunks transformed Collins into one of the most anticipated players to watch in Las Vegas. Anytime he elevates, the potential is there to do something special.

Collins was so impressive, even his missed dunks are worth watching.

Philips Arena has been dubbed the Highlight Factory, largely because of the flashy play of Dominique Wilkins.

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Collins appears to be poised to become the most ferocious dunker for Atlanta in this new era.

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