Dante Exum everybody!

[Fishsticks]

I believe Trey is one of the quickest PGs in the league.
I did not watch his games with Michigan State, but when I started watching him in the Jazz uniform first thing that grabbed my attention was his speed.

So when you say speed should not be in the same sentence with Burke, I am very surprised.

I checked his pre-draft measurements, he run the 3/4 court at 3.16 seconds, faster than 90% of all NBA PGs now.
nbadraft.net ranks his quickness 8/10 --9+ extremely rare.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=YWbYyto7h7Q#t=32

Check this too: [url[/MEDIA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hQZ2SR7_yM#t=157[/url]



You got anything to back up your impression or it's another gut feeling?

Not only did you not see him play at Michigan st( he played at Michigan btw), but you obviously did not see him much witht the Jazz. He has speed to get by one guy, but severely lacks close out speed. Will never get by second or third defender. This is why a tear drop runner will be necessary for him to be successful in the league.

 

[QuinSnydersHair]

I believe Trey is one of the quickest PGs in the league.
I did not watch his games with Michigan State, but when I started watching him in the Jazz uniform first thing that grabbed my attention was his speed.

So when you say speed should not be in the same sentence with Burke, I am very surprised.

I checked his pre-draft measurements, he run the 3/4 court at 3.16 seconds, faster than 90% of all NBA PGs now.
nbadraft.net ranks his quickness 8/10 --9+ extremely rare.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=YWbYyto7h7Q#t=32

Check this too: [url[/MEDIA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hQZ2SR7_yM#t=157[/url]

You got anything to back up your impression or it's another gut feeling?

Those of us, myself included, who think Burke has no quickness aren't worried about his full-court speed because let's be honest, he can't finish on the break anyway. I jest, I jest. Anyway, what we concern ourselves with are his first two to four steps. He simply can't get by his defender and on the very rare occasion that he does, he gets denied or is unable to finish at the rim.

 

[7StraightIsGreat]

Looking back at last year, and seeing how terrible the team was without a competent PG, I would much rather keep Burke. Even if they ultimately decide to start Exum at PG, I think that Trey could be invaluable running the offense and leading the team from the bench. He's a talented player and certainly is capable of starting in the NBA, but Exum looks like he's going to be special. The Jazz need to build around that. The fact is that they control Burke's right for the next several years. Whatever role they want for him, if the price is right. . . they should keep him.

If they choose to move him in favor of another All star, great. But don't get rid of him because he's going to lose his starting job to Dante Exum. Teams still need a solid bench and he's a young player with potential. You don't give that up until you have to.

In theory, there's nothing wrong with your plan. However, good luck convincing Trey that he is a bench player and will be paid as such in his next contract.

 

[Coach Ellis]

In theory, there's nothing wrong with your plan. However, good luck convincing Trey that he is a bench player and will be paid as such in his next contract.

Just like with Hayward, his contract situation is out of his hands. He can demand a trade, but unless the Jazz get an offer that makes sense, there's not a whole lot that he can do about it. Theoretically, he could negotiate a contract that the Jazz wouldn't want to match as a RFA (three years from now), but the Jazz might decide he's valuable at whatever contract offer he gets and keep him. I have a hard time seeing his stay the starter in Utah. . . and as such, I don't see him getting a big contract down he road. The free agency market will determine his value and the Jazz can decide if he's worth that much to them.

 

[BabyPeterzz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wklv_k7d2EQ

 

[gregbroncs]

He outplayed Burke in that game. Made better plays for his teammates with decent defense and not too out of control. Has a lot of room to grow but overall I was impressed.

 

[jope]

Tony Parker

Penny Hardaway
Stockton
Jeremy Evans

So... you're saying his nickname should be Johnemy Parkaway?

 

[Shocker00]

I think Exum should come off the bench till the trade deadline. I would like to see him get plenty of minutes though behind Burke and Burks. Hopefully Trey can play decent till the trade deadline and then trade him because Dante should really be playing the Pg position.


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[Shocker00]

Just came from surfing the Lakers forum and they are already talking about going after Exum when he becomes a free agent...lol


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[Coach Ellis]

He outplayed Burke in that game. Made better plays for his teammates with decent defense and not too out of control. Has a lot of room to grow but overall I was impressed.

I was a pretty big Aaron Gordon homer. I'm convinced that he's going to improve his shot to the point that he'll be dangerous at both ends.

At the same time, I was very wary of Dante Exum. There just wasn't enough tape of him in competitive situations to make me comfortable that he'd make the transition from Australian HS players to the NBA.

With that said, I'm fully convinced that he's one if the top 3 players in this draft and he should have been picked there. The fact that he slipped to #5 is amazing. He has #1 overall abilities and potential. I love the Penny Hardaway comparisons. I think that they're spot on. He has that IT factor that the Jazz have needed since Stickton and Malone.

I'm fully on board, and I think that he's going to be a perennial All-Star player, and possibly a guy who will earn a 5/30 contract after his rookie season. His potential ceiling is sky high. This is the reason the Jazz tanked, and they need to be fully invested in building around him. Dante Exum is going to be the keystone to building a contending team. Clearly the front office believes in both Favors and Hayward as being pieces that help the team win long-term also. We'll have to see how they feel about Butks and Kanter. . . but I think they both have a big season now that they're out of Corbin's shadow and playing for a coaching staff that values player development.

 

[Zulu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wklv_k7d2EQ

I'm so in this video during the interview at the end!!!

 

[Ben10]

I'm so in this video during the interview at the end!!!

Yep saw you and your brother up there watching. It was fun hanging out with you guys during the game!