Here's the whole article:
https://jeffbenedict.com/index.php/blog/35-blog/384-tommy-flynn
And here's the part about Exum:
At the very least it seems like we have a very down to earth responsible young man, who seems determined to succeed and is not swayed by temptations. Now that doesn't say **** about the level of his basketball and how good he can eventually get, but to me it says that he's responsible enough to never lose sight of the big picture and is probably going to work his butt off to make everything in his powers to excel with the Jazz. I really hope people would would be patient with him, because he doesn't seem ready right now, but the potential and the right attitude is there for him to become a star in the league in several years time.
https://jeffbenedict.com/index.php/blog/35-blog/384-tommy-flynn
And here's the part about Exum:
June 26, 2014. I arrived at work expecting an ordinary Thursday night – a busy happy hour and a handful of parties in one of our designated areas. But in the briefing – the meeting we hold before each shift – the manager pointed out that the NBA Draft was taking place in the city and we were hosting an after party sponsored by Red Bull for Donte Exum, the only Australian player entering the league.
All I knew about Exum was that he was an 18-year-old, 6’6” guard who could shoot the lights out. A few hours into the shift he was selected fifth overall by the Utah Jazz. I fully expected to see him arrive with an entourage of guys and provocatively dressed women. Boy, was I wrong. Exum showed up with his parents and extended family. The only women in his party were immediate family and relatives. His “entourage” consisted of children, including his 6-year old cousin, who stole the night by dancing and singing along to every song the DJ played.
Exum never touched alcohol, even though he was offered by a number of people. He was only interested in celebrating with his family in a friendly environment. I left stunned at how mature and impressive he was. He made a fan out of me. The Utah Jazz got a good kid.
At the very least it seems like we have a very down to earth responsible young man, who seems determined to succeed and is not swayed by temptations. Now that doesn't say **** about the level of his basketball and how good he can eventually get, but to me it says that he's responsible enough to never lose sight of the big picture and is probably going to work his butt off to make everything in his powers to excel with the Jazz. I really hope people would would be patient with him, because he doesn't seem ready right now, but the potential and the right attitude is there for him to become a star in the league in several years time.