Why are some assuming Exum is this Savior who is going to come back from a serious injury and suddenly become someone he never was. HE CAN'T SHOOT. He was afraid to drive BEFORE the injury. He was injured penetrating. If anything, there's a greater possibility he comes back even more tentative. If Exum develops into a top-tier PG, then fantastic. But he needs to be slotted in as a backup, with Raul getting DNP-CD's. Lindsey MUST find a quality starting PG. And he needs to find a couple of backup bigs who can contribute more than once every 10 games.
As for Rudy, I love the guy. But I'm not holding out hope for his offensive game. He didn't improve at all during the summer. Yes, I know he national team duties. But the guy just has terrible hands. That's why Utah DESPERATELY needs guards who can hit 3's. Hood needs to step it up. It appears he has the mechanics; does he have the mentality?