At this point I think i've seen enough of Burke and maybe it's time for more and more exum.
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NAOS
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He needs to improve his handle. When that gets tighter, then he'll actually be able to utilize his speed and other athletic gifts. He needs a much better hesitation dribble, crossover, and inside-out dribble. Then, of course, he needs to be able to improvise through pressure A LOT BETTER. With good coaching, these are not terribly hard to add. He'll get there.
PATIENCE, MOTHER ****ERS!!!
NAOS
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I think the strength issue is important, but it is a bit overstated. Handles is his #1 issue right now. (see above)
Stifle Tower
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That's the way I see it. Besides, Exum needs to WANT it and EARN it. Look at Gobert; he's making it damn near impossible for Snyder to play him only 16 mins/per off the bench. I'd like to see the Jazz get some value back for Trey. Maybe a trade this summer or next season for a decent vet who might start initially, but only play 24 mins or so, splitting time with Dante.
Spinoza
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Haha, yep, I've been having that exact same feeling. Every time I see the clock around 8 minutes left, I'm like 'oh ****, time for Burke, were going to lose'.
Well, looking at this from the glass-half-full perspective, it's pretty clear to me that Burke is helping our tank. When he misses 9 or more shots in a game, we virtually never win. Plus he helps the opposing PG go off and run their offense.
Spinoza
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Interesting that he just happened to miss exactly 9 shots today, although his % wasn't as bad as it's been.
Still, when Burke is taking the most shots on the team, you know there's a serious problem that is on the coaching staff to address. I would start by pulling his *** from the lineup. Although you might also try simply telling him to quit taking so many shots.
Coach Ellis
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I'm all in on the idea that Burke needs to be traded or moved to the bench. . . but not yet. Unless something crazy comes around, Burke and Exum should both continue in their current roles. Unless and until Dante Exum makes it IMPOSSIBLE to keep him off the floor, they shouldn't Rush his development. Make him EARN the starting job. Not just win it by default. The Jazz can either get better with Trey at the helm, or they can continue to tank. Exum might be the better option (certainly long term) but I don't want them to rush things to simply try to force the team into wins right now. Development is paramount, and I think both guys are best served long-term right where they are.
Lakers_Slapper
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He's 19 in the NBA going up against the best players in the world. He should be tired. Again, 19 years old. Welcome to the NBA, I encourage you to watch other teams other than the Jazz to get a better understanding of what the Jazz have in Exum.
I'm a huge fan of Exum, as I've stated many times here. And what makes you think I watch the Jazz only and that I need a better understanding of what the Jazz have in Exum? I encourage you to understand that I have been watching the NBA since I grew up in Detroit in the 1970's, and regularly attended Piston's games up to and including their run as the "Bad Boys". I've seen every star in this league since Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul Jabbar play in person. And I've seen a ton of those players at age 19, or even 18 play against the best players in the world. Exum is weak, plain and simple. That doesn't mean he sucks, and doesn't mean he won't turn into a star. It just means he needs a program to get stronger ASAP. Maybe he has that going on already, but I haven't heard about it.