– Jim Eichenhofer, Hornets.com
As Hornets radio host Joe Block eloquently put it after last nights game in Orlando, it’s almost impossible to overstate what Darren Collison has accomplished over the past six games as a starter. Tasked with stepping in for the NBAs premier point guard, Collison has ensured that there would be little or no drop-off in production from the position. Remember, this is a rookie.
As a starter since Jan. 30, the 6-footer from UCLA has averaged 18.3 points and 9.7 assists. Mondays 27-point, nine-assist outing against the defending Eastern Conference champions was yet another example of how capably the 22-year-old has handled his expanded role.
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