As a Brooklyn-born data scientist raised on streetball and jazz, I’ve seen how stats quietly rewrite basketball’s future. The rumored Lakers-Jazz trade around John Collins isn’t just hearsay—it’s a statistical heartbeat. He’s averaging 18.9 PPG and 8.2 RPG with a 62.8% true shooting rate. This isn’t about flair; it’s about fit. And if you’re not looking at the numbers, you’re missing the real game.