Collins lived in pain, even agony, at times, before surgeries he called lifesavers, but the 59-year-old now says with a convincing spark in his voice, "I’ve never felt better." ...

After retiring, Doug embarked on a coaching career and was hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Collins coaching career lasted until 2013. He then focused on being a full-time broadcaster ...

Iguodala was impressed by Collins' skills and achievements as a player and admired his coach's fierceness and mental toughness. "Doug was so great before his knee injury," Iguodala once told ESPN.