How is Exum looking?

[BTP]

Key is running tons of screens.

If the on ball defender stays with him he can use his length and extension to get a decent look and only requires him to correctly anticipate the help in which case he can still use his length to make really low risk skip passes and drop offs.

If he's getting switched on he needs to utilize some trickery(footwork isn't there yet) to get him out of position and if he's got half a step on his defender he can do no-step off hand layups easily with his length.

And of course he needs to develop his shooting to a point where he's getting these driving lanes consistently.

 

[jjscap]

First few games he looked better than expected. Then he slowed down and finally collapsed (8 TOs and such). This could be about three things: 1. He is not ready physically. 2. It's a totally new experience to play 4 games a week. In overseas leagues, it's usually once a week only. 3. He is not as good as people thought before the draft (tier-1 talent).

Overall he has shown he's got ELITE potential but potential means you're not good enough. Looks like the coaching staff is doing their best o help him develop. So it's all up to him. He needs to work tremendously hard, has so much to work on. As other posters pointed out, I'd start with ball handling and mid-range game.

 

[Grandpa Jazz]

I would like to make an observation about Dante. I think his "handle" is gonna be fine. I believe he has the requisite skills to have a " great handle" (ie. dribbling skills, court vision, BB IQ etc.). It's not been going that well though due to being young, inexperienced and totally new to the NBA. His shot does need to improve so....... as Allan Iverson says "Practice, practice, practice, it's just practice! What? Did i misunderstand Allan?

 

[Gameface]

How does Exum look? A picture is worth 1000 words, as they say...

He's looking pretty much exactly like this

 

[Harambe]

He is Shaun Livingston with flashes of Penny Hardaway.

And, hopefully, a lack of total knee failure

 

[Harambe]

How does Exum look? A picture is worth 1000 words, as they say...

He's looking pretty much exactly like this

So accurate it hurts..

 

[Stifle Tower]

PG's to begin last season: Lucas and Tinsley
I don't care how Exum plays; he will be light years ahead of either of those jokers.

Then the Jazz bring in the great Diante Garrett: 14.8 mins: 38% FG's, 3.5 pts, 1.7 assists.
Exum's TO's are a bit of a concern, but I think he can - at worst - adequately replace Garrett's contribution.

 

[b_line]

How does Exum look? A picture is worth 1000 words, as they say...

He's looking pretty much exactly like this

His arm is so long it looks fake.

 

[b_line]

[video]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2u75p6u4KNU

He is fast, but looks slow because he is so smooth. I think he is going to be very good. Has a lot of potential. Honestly reminds me of rookie Kobe. But not a dick.

 

[Stifle Tower]

His arm is so long it looks fake.

Especially the forearm.
Imagine him reaching into the passing lanes!

 

[b_line]

Especially the forearm.

It seriously looks just ridiculous the more you look at it.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I'm also not convinced he 'has no mid-range game.'

 

[b_line]

I'm also not convinced he 'has no mid-range game.'

Other than him playing smooth and bein very young, I am not sure of anything about him. People who say he can't shoot have no clue, just like the rest of us.

 

[♪alt13]

He looks like a smart kid that skipped one year too far ahead. Will he be able to build up his confidence and adjust at this level? I think he will but it's clear to me that a year in college would have done his game a world of good.

 

[BTP]

And, hopefully, a lack of total knee failure

If you remove the damaged knee part from the Livingston injury, that still leaves open approximately 15 ruptured ligaments and a broken bone

He looks like a smart kid that skipped one year too far ahead. Will he be able to build up his confidence and adjust at this level? I think he will but it's clear to me that a year in college would have done his game a world of good.

Nah he didn't come 1 year too early. He got selected at #4. If someone wants you at #4, you've done everything right.

 

[NCJazz]

Off topic but we need one more player for the Jazzfanz.com fantasy league. Please contact Calijazz ASAP if interested

 

[Dr. Jones]

Off topic but we need one more player for the Jazzfanz.com fantasy league. Please contact Calijazz ASAP if interested

Has the draft happened yet?

 

[NCJazz]

Has the draft happened yet?

No, supposed to be tonight. Contact Calijazz ASAP if you are interested.

 

[Dr. Jones]

No, supposed to be tonight. Contact Calijazz ASAP if you are interested.

I pm'd.

 

[♪alt13]

If you remove the damaged knee part from the Livingston injury, that still leaves open approximately 15 ruptured ligaments and a broken bone



Nah he didn't come 1 year too early. He got selected at #4. If someone wants you at #4, you've done everything right.

From his perspective yeah. Of course you come out if you're ranked that high. Strike whilst the iron is hot.

From the perspective of the NBA. His game would be much better with a year of college and I think he would have developed leadership skills that he just won't this year in the NBA.