From the beginning, I've said this is bad for Collins. There might be nobody on this team Collins put more faith in - maybe Nance.
But Collins gave Kopp FAR more opportunities than I think he earned. The opening minutes of the Minnesota tourney game was all about getting Kopp on track. And, for two years, anytime Kopp was open as the trailer on a break, it's obvious Kopp was the go-to guy for that quick hit.
Could the offense have been more creative about getting Kopp the ball? I can totally see that argument. But I'd love to know how many WIDE open shot he missed in the last half of the season. The shots were there for him.
I don't know if I agree Kopp struggled off the dribble. He struggled when he got into the lane. He was a mess. But that little pop from the free throw line was there for him all day, and he didn't use it nearly enough.
And notice how none of us discuss his rebounding. He's 6-7! Admittedly, that may be a function of the offense.
Collins has well-earned any second guessing. But I find a lack of self-awareness in Kopp's whining and strutting on his way out the door.
OK, I'll stop.