That moment when Exum "got it."

[Tom Pitt]

The way you worded it made it sound like he had the shot already and he just needs to "develop it" just made it sound like he was already at a certain level with his shot, I dont think he is. His shot still looks pretty stiff off the dribble and his set shots are almost all taken without a defender within 6 feet of him. He also has a lot of variance on the arc on his shot from shot to shot.

Im in love with everything he does but his shot. I trust he can develop it, but it might always be the weakness in his game.

Just hope he's a better spot up shooter than Marcus Smart who, it would appear, will be sub 30% for his career.

 

[str8line]

I think Alec Burks has an elite attribute as well in getting to the rim. It's just a shame he is also becoming elite in injuries.

Yup. He's elite at hitting the ground after a drive. I like Alec but I would trade him as soon as he's healthy.

Favors is a concern too. Not sure what I would do with him but boy does he seem like another injury waiting to happen. How can such a young guy who doesn't throw himself on the ground a la Burks have so many back problems, etc.?

 

[str8line]

I wouldn't says he's "got it" yet. He only attacks when he's completely comfortable. It's like a shooter who will only shot when he's wide open. When Exum puts himself in uncomfortable situations, get's knocked down, and then comes back for more...That's when his game will take off.

Well he's been pretty comfortable lately because he has been on the attack the last couple of games. I think having several days off between games is big for his recovery but I expect him to suffer with only a day or two off.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

So many Franklin Jr's on this board, and the other half are idiots.

Amen.

Exum's defense is no joke! When we play the Warriors, I wonder, if we had George Hill Guarding Curry, how effective Exum could be guarding Durant. Obviously Exum doesn't have the length to Bother Durant's shot (no one agile enough does.... Maybe Aminu or Greek Freak closest thing.) but in the playoffs a few years ago, putting Chris Paul on Durant gave him issues if I remember right.

Why would Exum guard Durrant?

I agree. Look at Kawhi, Curry and even Harden. No one thought they would be as good as they are now 6 games into their 2nd preseason.

Look at Jermaine O'Neal. He looked out of his league the first 5-6 years of his career then took off all of a sudden

 

[Tom Pitt]

That moment when Exum "got it."

Why would Exum guard Durrant?

It's definitely an unconventional idea. In the past Durant has always lit the Jazz up. And he seems to be the one Guy on the Warriors I feel we are least equipped to defend. I mean, I would think with Hill and Exum and Gobert, we are as equipped as any team in the league to guard Curry, but we don't really have anyone that you look at and can say, he seems like he could match up well with Durant.

Anyway, I just remember the Clippers putting Paul on Durant in the playoffs and it caused him some issues because he literally could not dribble anywhere. Obviously Paul and Exum's physical profiles are quite different and this would likely not lead to the same effect, but just throwing a different look at Durant, maybe it would take him some time to adjust to Exum's strengths.

It's like Marcus Smart guarding Milsap in the playoffs. You might say why would Smart guard Milsap before that game and it would be a valid statement. Brad Stevens said on a podcast, I think it was Bill Simmons, that sometimes you just have to throw a new look at a guy cause it will take him out of his groove or comfort zone as he adjusts. I think throwing Exum at Durant could be a viable option at some point, or it might be a train wreck.

 

[pointgawh]

Not only did he not get better offensively, his defense actually got worst. keep the dream alive that Exum is the next big thing? honestly the probability of him playing in China two years from now is greater than him becoming an allstar at this point.

 

[Getting Traded]

Not only did he not get better offensively, his defense actually got worst. keep the dream alive that Exum is the next big thing? honestly the probability of him playing in China two years from now is greater than him becoming an allstar at this point.

I don't see this at all. How do you figure this?

 

[LogGrad98]

Does anyone have advanced stats on Dante for this season to see if he has "gotten it" because I am still waiting for that moment. He shows flashes but he is a LONG way off from being the force we need. Hill is there and if we can lock him down for a few years it will give Exum some breathing room an a mentor. I am still not sold he is the real deal. I guess too much hype for guys like Miles has made me cynical. Miles was the next MJ, but never even became a rotation player.

 

[NAOS]

Does anyone have advanced stats on Dante for this season to see if he has "gotten it" because I am still waiting for that moment. He shows flashes but he is a LONG way off from being the force we need. Hill is there and if we can lock him down for a few years it will give Exum some breathing room an a mentor. I am still not sold he is the real deal. I guess too much hype for guys like Miles has made me cynical. Miles was the next MJ, but never even became a rotation player.

We can uncouple Exum and Hill in these types of discussions. The progression or regression of one needn't be related to the other like some kind of nervous tick. We need multiple guards. They're two guards.

 

[Jazz and Utes]

Not only did he not get better offensively, his defense actually got worst. keep the dream alive that Exum is the next big thing? honestly the probability of him playing in China two years from now is greater than him becoming an allstar at this point.

Can't believe you actually hit send.

 

[LogGrad98]

We can uncouple Exum and Hill in these types of discussions. The progression or regression of one needn't be related to the other like some kind of nervous tick. We need multiple guards. They're two guards.

Hill will likely retire right as Exum is entering his prime, so the mentorship relationship inextricably links them together. Unless you for some reason are dead set against Hill teaching Exum how to be a professional point guard.

 

[NAOS]

Unless you for some reason are dead set against Hill teaching Exum how to be a professional point guard.

I'm obviously super duper against that. Taht's exactly what I'm talking bout