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b_line said:
How many did Chris johnson get? Exum takes all of those. Plus 16 minutes or more at point guard.

I do think, though, that our money would be better spent on better wings and bigs at the backup spots. Exum, mack and neto>>>>>>>>> Burke, neto and 1/3 season of mack.

Our point guard play will not be a weakness with those guys. It won't necessarily be elite other than defense, but the problem will still be the depth.
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I'd prefer a wing then look at PG and back up C.
 
I don't understand why people don't want to bring in a veteran PG (Conley or Teague). If we leave the PG position to Exum/Mack/Neto, that position is only good at defense(because of Exum) which IMO means it's a weakness.

It won't hurt Exum's development if you go (Conley/Exum/Mack or Teague/Exum/Mack) you are still good on defense and now you are good on offense. This is the only way I see the PG position not being a weakness. Exum could be great but he won't be "great" for 3-4 years, so why not bring in a proven, all-star caliber PG to to help mentor him and give the Jazz a true leader.


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#bern said:
Let's say Conley comes here...why would Exum only play 15 a night?

He can play the 1 and the 2, he's easily at 25 minutes if he plays well. Conley would also be a great mentor for Exum. If anything, the competition will help. Exum could use a little kick in the *** from somebody pushing him.
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Well first off Burks will be taking those minutes at the 2.

Second, playing Exum at the 2 is a waste of minutes. He needs to learn to play point guard, not sit in the corner watching someone else handle the ball.
 
magic said:
Well first off Burks will be taking those minutes at the 2.

Second, playing Exum at the 2 is a waste of minutes. He needs to learn to play point guard, not sit in the corner watching someone else handle the ball.
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1) There are a lot more minutes available than you think.

2) It would actually be an incredible contribution to his progress if he can play the 1 and 2.

3) This isn't about what's best for Exum's development. It's about what's best for the team. We're a better team with Conley.
 
#bern said:
1) There are a lot more minutes available than you think.

2) It would actually be an incredible contribution to his progress if he can play the 1 and 2.

3) This isn't about what's best for Exum's development. It's about what's best for the team. We're a better team with Conley.
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Well no duh it would be an incredible contribution if he could play both positions. But he needs to develop in the main position we drafted him for first, the point guard position.

What's best for the team long term IS Exum's development.

But at least we agree on one thing: Burks should be traded.
 
#bern said:
The idea that Exum couldn't develop behind Conley is absolutely asinine.
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I'm right there with you... like we are giving up on Exum's potential if we bring in someone ready now that can actually show him the ropes.

Think about it... you are new on the job and given a huge amount of responsibility and no mentor to show you how to do things right. Or you can have someone who has done it before show you the ropes. yup he will take some of the opportunities away from you, but you still get ample opportunities to do stuff... except that you will have some guidance and correction when you screw things up.

I think we have less than a 1% chance at it happening, but if it did it would be nothing but good.
 
PG_AB said:
Here's a scenario where they add plenty of shooting and don't harm the defense;

Let Mack and Burke walk, sign Tyler Johnson to play some minutes at PG. add E'twaun Moore to play 3rd string SG(take Chris Johnson's minutes), Max Harrison Barnes. Draft Skal (or Marquese Chriss if you prefer a more intense player)

Exum/Johnson/Neto
Hood/Burks/Moore
Hayward/Barnes/Ingles
Favors/Lyles/Skal
Gobert/Withey/Pleiss(or Favors/Skal)
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Your going to give a guy a max contract to be a backup? LOL
 
I'm right there with you... like we are giving up on Exum's potential if we bring in someone ready now that can actually show him the ropes.

Think about it... you are new on the job and given a huge amount of responsibility and no mentor to show you how to do things right. Or you can have someone who has done it before show you the ropes. yup he will take some of the opportunities away from you, but you still get ample opportunities to do stuff...
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Maybe you don't remember when Exum got inserted into the starting lineup along with Gobert the Jazz went 19 Wins and 10 losses while holding opponents to 89 ppg. They haven't matched that since. Now you want Jazz to try an recreate Memphis Grizzlies West and Exum to tone down his speed and athleticism to keep the Jazz playing slowdown basketball.
Jazz need to start running and use their young legs to an advantage.I think Hood ,Hayward ,Burks and Exum will benefit by pushing the ball upcourt than walking the ball up court with Conley.Conley has only played slow down basketball during his career ,he's not a good fit for the young athleticism of the Jazz.
 
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