Career Timeline of John Collins (basketball): Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 21, 2026

How John Collins (basketball) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

John Collins is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. Drafted 19th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 2017, after playing college basketball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

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June 22, 2017: Drafted by Atlanta Hawks

On June 22, 2017, John Collins was selected with the nineteenth overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks.

July 1, 2017: Signed with the Hawks

On July 1, 2017, John Collins signed a rookie-scaled deal with the Atlanta Hawks.

October 22, 2017: First Career Double-Double

On October 22, 2017, in his third NBA game, John Collins recorded his first career double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds in a 116–104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

November 20, 2017: Career High 21 Points

On November 20, 2017, John Collins played 36 minutes and scored a career high 21 points in a 96–85 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, due to an injury to Luke Babbitt.

2017: Entered NBA draft

In 2017, John Collins entered the NBA draft, foregoing his final two years of college eligibility.

January 23, 2019: Career High 35 Points

On January 23, 2019, John Collins recorded a career high 35 points in a 121–101 win over the Chicago Bulls.

April 10, 2019: Career High 25 Rebounds

On April 10, 2019, John Collins scored 20 points and recorded a career-high 25 rebounds in a 135–134 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

December 23, 2019: Returns From Suspension

On December 23, 2019, John Collins returned from his suspension and recorded a double-double, scoring 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

February 22, 2020: Ties Career High in Points

On February 22, 2020, John Collins tied his career high in points scoring 35 points and grabbing 17 rebounds in a 111–107 win against the Dallas Mavericks.