Dante Exum Article on Hoopshype

[Kenwood]

Top notch writing. Literally, huh?

"Literally" was not the only problem with that sentence, but yes, I had the same thought.

 

[CAKAR]

Yeah and same experts said Bargnani and Tzikitishvili compares to Dirk. **** compares to S.Livingston at best.
Heck I could see way more speed and explosiveness in D.Shroeder. How is he doing BTW?

Maybe Bargnani talentwise, but not everyone has Dirk like work-ethic...

 

[r_u_s_t_b_u_c_k_e_t]

Again, what's so fascinating about this play? Looks good vs slow, short defender with miniscule wingspan - take it to the equation and it becomes average. Where was it when he played USA?

His speed numbers at the combine were near the top of the pile. I guess that should count for something?

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSadteflk9Y

I think this was the one where I saw some of his crossover moves. I know it's not against NBA defenses, but I was still impressed.

This vid makes me think he's a carbon copy of Burks. Weaknesses are very similar. Atleast Burks knows he's not a pg, and neither is Exum in my opinion.

 

[LogGrad98]

I'm salivating over Exum like a hot dog on a humid day.

Like a hot dog salivates? Are you sure it wasn't you that wrote this article, literally?

 

[MVP]

This vid makes me think he's a carbon copy of Burks. Weaknesses are very similar. Atleast Burks knows he's not a pg, and neither is Exum in my opinion.

Burks is much more athletic and better at finishing at the rim. **** is better passer.

 

[Game6Conley]

Again, what's so fascinating about this play? Looks good vs slow, short defender with miniscule wingspan - take it to the equation and it becomes average. Where was it when he played USA?

how many dribbles did he take to cover that much ground, that quickly from a standstill... that appears average to you?

you are clown for taking a stance against his first step, from the footage ive seen and numerous articles and scouting reports on him, you couldent be more wrong.

no where do i see anyone questioning his first step... but you. find me a respected opinion questioning his first step

if your the whistleblower on his first step you should have a preponderance of evidence... wheres that at?

until then what your talking about should be treated as Humor, Fantasy, or perhaps Children's Literature.

 

[MVP]

how many dribbles did he take to cover that much ground, that quickly from a standstill... that appears average to you?
ive seen the footage, ive read numerous articles and scouting reports on him, no where do i see anyone questioning his first step... but you
.

Why he did not use that "quick first" step vs USA? He could not do squat. 7pts, 0 asts, 4 TO when finally facing real defense. What happened to his shooting and decision making in medal games? Answer - it crumbled like the house of cards. 2-10 3 pts? 4-10 FT in one game and 6-13 FT in other? And that's the leader who is worth taking 5th? Dude disappeared playing vs juniors, just wait when he sees real NBA men, he would be spending more time on his *** on the floor than using that "quick first step"

 

[Dr. Jones]

Haha.. pg-an bring in it summore.

 

[MVP]

if your the whistleblower on his first step you should have a preponderance of evidence... wheres that at?
until then what your talking about should be treated as Humor, Fantasy, or perhaps Children's Literature.

It is called eye test. I am not arguing that he has long stride which helps him to beat some slower defenders of the dribble. Won't work in NBA though.
I honestly would like to eat some crow if **** will turn into more than regular starter. Dude has bust written all over him for me. I really really hope he will be taken before Jazz pick. It would be a nightmare for me to see him on Jazz team. I am not sure I could stomach one more player I hated prior the draft ending up on the Jazz. Heck, even McDermott would be easier to accept.

 

[MVP]

His speed numbers at the combine were near the top of the pile. I guess that should count for something?

Combine means squat. I look at his numbers in real games vs M.Smart, A.Gordon and team USA. 7pts, 2reb, 0ast, 4TO. That's telling me more than what he did in combine. But if you are such a combine fan how about McDermott who is slow stiff outjumping **** by 2 inches?

 

[8]

I like Exum. He looks to be a playmaker. Looks like a Livingston type dude. He's not like Burks because all he needs to do is draw one extra guy and he knows what to do. Don't know if he'd be the number one playmaker for the team initially (over a Burke pnr with an offseason's maturation), but if he's not already it won't take much time. A well-spaced offense with Exum at the reigns could be lethal. Playing with Burke would not be an issue at all, and would be ideal given the team's current construction.