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The chemistry between Dante and Donovan looks fantastic, the both really seem to enjoy playing with each other. Could really be something going forward, that said its summer league, playing against guys that will be bagging groceries in a couple of months.
 
DownUnder said:
totally one of the best fadeaway jumpers i've seen. awesome post player and rebounder. Class guy too.

we used to go watch when he was with the Spectres and they had zero other big men and he'd take on two or three big men himself.
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Steve Carfino says hi :)

I loved the glory days of the NBL!
 
Eenie-Meenie said:
All I can say is that Mitchell has some amazing athleticism. I could foresee him becoming a starter before the season's over. Bobby Hansen said during half-time that he will soon make us forget Hayward and I would have to agree. I haven't ever seen a Jazz rookie this good -- been following the team since 1995.
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DMitch is the next DWade.
 
Don't know where to put this, so I will just say it here.

I have a big chip on my shoulder about the way Q has coached certain players (no surprises Exum being my main beef).... BUT
I have always thought he was an extremely effective game day coach, a great reader of the game, hardworking and a very thoughtful interviewee.

That statement he made yesterday about Gordo's departure was OUTSTANDING. If I was a player on the Jazz reading that I would be so inspired. I would look at that statement everyday until training camp and let it fuel me to be someone who contributed to fill the tremendous void that has opened up. My bias against Q stems from my fear that he doesn't really believe in Exum. And truth be told, if someone as knowledgeable as Q has doubts - how can I really be convinced that X will sort it out.

I think I would have taken Hayward's departure as a personal slight if I were him. Especially given the bond that exists with Stevens. But Q is an adult, modest, a gentleman and a professional.

His statement alone can do a lot to quickly 'heal' the Jazz.
 
Et tu Brute said:
Don't know where to put this, so I will just say it here.

I have a big chip on my shoulder about the way Q has coached certain players (no surprises Exum being my main beef).... BUT
I have always thought he was an extremely effective game day coach, a great reader of the game, hardworking and a very thoughtful interviewee.

That statement he made yesterday about Gordo's departure was OUTSTANDING. If I was a player on the Jazz reading that I would be so inspired. I would look at that statement everyday until training camp and let it fuel me to be someone who contributed to fill the tremendous void that has opened up. My bias against Q stems from my fear that he doesn't really believe in Exum. And truth be told, if someone as knowledgeable as Q has doubts - how can I really be convinced that X will sort it out.

I think I would have taken Hayward's departure as a personal slight if I were him. Especially given the bond that exists with Stevens. But Q is an adult, modest, a gentleman and a professional.

His statement alone can do a lot to quickly 'heal' the Jazz.
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I think you are seeing this all backwards. Snyder is tough on X and challenging him. Not out of doubt but because he can see more than what has been given. And so far this SL, yes its only SL, he appears to be right.

Player development is the last place that I will question Snyder and his coaching staff on.
 
Stoked said:
I think you are seeing this all backwards. Snyder is tough on X and challenging him. Not out of doubt but because he can see more than what has been given. And so far this SL, yes its only SL, he appears to be right.

Player development is the last place that I will question Snyder and his coaching staff on.
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Yep I get this take. Hope this is right.

But I resent the role Exum has played in his two seasons. And that is a decision he makes.
My questions around Q were that he seemed to really impact his confidence and screwed around with his minutes. He seemed to have a very different approach with the way he even talked about Exum than almost any other player.

It didn't matter how bad Burke use to play or Hood last year, Q was always there with the confidence boosting public speeches etc. That might appear to be a little thing, but it was noticeable. And this whole idea that Exum if he is good enough should just thrive is super deficient to me. I think it is feasible that a really talented kid may struggle to impose himself on games when he knows that his coach will pull him. That tough love coaching might work out. Hope so.

Because to this point, Exum is a racecar Q hasn't figured out how to drive.
 
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