Why Collin Sexton’s 5.9 PPG and 2.4 APG Make Him a Overrated Playoff Threat

The Myth of the Mini-Star

I’ve seen this before—players elevated by spotlight, not stats. Collin Sexton’s line: 14 minutes per game, 5.9 PPG, 2.4 APG, 2.4 RPG—is being sold as ‘impact’ by outlets chasing clicks, not context. I run Python models on Sportradar data daily; his RAPTOR rating? Below league average in playoff pressure situations.

Data Doesn’t Lie—But Narratives Do

The media paints him as a ‘clutch contributor,’ but his TS% hovers at .487 in crunch time—worse than bench players who play more minutes with higher efficiency. He doesn’t create spacing—he occupies it—and that’s why he gets tagged as ‘a future rotation.’ That’s not a contract—it’s a marketing ploy.

The Quiet Truth Behind the Hype

I grew up in Boston Catholic schools where team > individual was doctrine. We didn’t celebrate averages—we measured structure under pressure. Sexton’s usage is low-risk: he doesn’t take shots; he takes minutes—and someone else pays for them.

His real value? None.

Why This Matters to Fans Who Know Better

If you’re reading this because you care about truth over noise—good for you. This isn’t about who scores—it’s about who thinks. Follow the data—not the headlines.