THE PLAYERS

Behind The Numbers Gilbert Arenas 0, Wizards Marcus Banks 3, Timberwolves Mike Bibby 10, Kings Andrew Bogut 6, Bucks Kobe Bryant 8, Lakers Jarron Collins 31, Jazz Tony Delk 00, Pistons Melvin Ely 2, Bobcats Pau Gasol 16, Grizzlies Manu Ginobli 20, Spurs Drew Gooden 90, Cavaliers Grant Hill 33, Magic Royal Ivey 36, Hawks Linton Johnson 43, Hornets Dikembe Mutombo 55, Rockets Eric Piatkowski 52, Bulls Paul Pierce 34, Celtics Shavlik Randolph 42, Sixers Earl Watson 25, Sonics

Jazz Center Jarron Collins Kent Horner/NBAE/Getty Images

When fans see Utah Jazz forward Jarron Collins play, they don't see a trash-talking, flamboyant shooting guard who busts threes on a whim. That is why it is odd that the soft spoken post-man, chose his No. 31 jersey after ex-NBA great, Reggie Miller.

"Since I was a kid growing up in Los Angeles, I'd hate to say it but Reggie Miller had my No. 31 at UCLA," said the Southern California native, Collins.

Collins, whose twin-brother, Jason Collins, plays for the New Jersey Nets, first wore the number as a third grader and has never changed it. He didn't change it at Harvard Westlake High School in California. He didn't change it at Stanford, and he has not changed it as member of the Jazz.

Since his brother has changed his number multiple times throughout his career, the question of whether Jarron would ever give up his beloved No. 31 has been raised.

"If a veteran has the number, then I'll respect that," said Collins, who is in his fifth year in the league and with the Jazz. "But my years in the league are going up now, so I think I'd bump somebody if I had the number."

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