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2014-2015 Raul Neto Watch

b_line said:
almost every analyst thinks dante is going to be amazing in 2-3 years. If you can not see the potential in his game, you must be blind. The kid is going to be awesome, but he is really raw right now.
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I do see flashes. But often perceived potential becomes unrealized potential. Does Dante have the drive to become great?
 
Stifle Tower said:
I do see flashes. But often perceived potential becomes unrealized potential. Does Dante have the drive to become great?
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Did you think Hayward had the drive to be great? I know I didn't. Gordon was 24 before he proved me wrong. Dante is 19. I like his game, but it's obvious he needs to develops his body and confidence. I think he deserves a ton of patience.
 
Stifle Tower said:
Neto shot 27% in 3 games in Orlando and did not attempt a 3PT FG. He averaged 4 pts and 3 assists in 17 mins. Trey shot 24% and an amazing 5% on his 3's. He averaged 9 pts and 4 assists in 27 mins. So I wouldn't say Neto looked WAY BETTER. Wasn't Raul sent home before the Vegas League this past summer? I don't think he played.

I'm not sure Neto is really in the long-term plans of the Jazz. With Hayward and/or Burks initiating plays, Utah really needs a Derek-Fisher type PG: someone who can just hang out behind the arc and make 3's when he's left open. I'll withhold judgment on Dante, but with each passing game he looks more like a future backup than a potential star. Let's hope his development curve mirrors that of Schroder and not Burke.
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There is a lot more to a game that scoring and shooting percentage. I remember watching those games. Neto looked way better, sorry. Had tempo, court vision, etc. Problem is, he didn't look like a NBA ready point guard which really worried me about Trey.
 
Did you think Hayward had the drive to be great?
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Had! I don't believe Gordon is "great" at all. I would say he has become a better player until you would have to almost consider him for an all star spot. But great players are a whole other animal. He Disappears way too often and turns the ball over in critical situations way too much. His "taking over" in key situations is much improved (end of quarters, game on the line etc.) over last year. Last year in those situations you just knew nothing good was going to happen. He would turn the ball over about one out of three times the other two would end with a forced missed shot. Much better this year but not "great" in my book. He can be very good, but is not the player to lead a team to a championship. Another big step forward next year and he would be close to being a great player. All just my humble opinion of course.
 
Stifle Tower said:
Yep. What I remember from summer league is that he looked a lot like Trey. Neto MIGHT be a slight upgrade, but he certainly isn't great by any means. And Dante is SO, SO far away. Exum doesn't drive, telegraphs his passes and is actually not that great of a defender. I'd be surprised if Exum is a starter before the next 2 years. Jazz need to trade for or sign a veteran PG.
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We must be watching a totally different game. Dante is 19 and doesn't want to turn over the ball so he isn't driving into the paint. He WILL start by the end of the season and then will be a VERY capable threat to drive on every play in 5 years. Dante stayed in front of John Wall by moving his feet!!! Dante stayed in front of Westbrook and then blocked him a second later! Name me another Jazz player who can do that right now? He will be an elite defender in 3 years in my opinion. The biggest thing he lacks is CONFIDENCE. That will come.
 
Not no but hell no!!! We're not doing some stupid Neto watch the next four years. Close this stupid thread


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