The Clippers have a roster filled with superstars but John Collins is not one of them.

He has never been selected for an NBA All-Star Game. He was named to the league’s All-Rookie Second Team in 2018, but that’s as close as the power forward has gotten to widespread recognition at the pro level.

This season, though, Collins has grabbed the spotlight and others are taking notice, most notably with his performance in Sunday night’s win against the Portland Trail Blazers . He had 16 points, six rebounds and two steals off the bench while shooting 7 for 8 from the field, making his only 3-point attempt. Through three games, he is shooting 64% from the field.

“I loved his energy, and then, like you said, when Zu (Ivica Zubac) was being double-teamed, he did a great job cutting to the baske

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