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Why is everyone saying he hasn't done anything. Exum played very well when he got back from his injury this year and stats back that up. He has potential on top of that. He also played very very good defense against harden.
 
Ron Mexico said:
Why is everyone saying he hasn't done anything. Exum played very well when he got back from his injury this year and stats back that up. He has potential on top of that. He also played very very good defense against harden.
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Yeah, his baseline right now is high level defender who can finish around the rim on drives. He really is just a jump shot away and that's worth investing in.
 
Ron Mexico said:
Why is everyone saying he hasn't done anything. Exum played very well when he got back from his injury this year and stats back that up. He has potential on top of that. He also played very very good defense against harden.
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Traditional stat-wise, no, he didn't. Nothing at least that screams "Give me 15 million dollars next season". His advanced stats were nice, but the sample size is very limited. That said, he did D up Harden nicely by being smart about it and he still does have potential. I don't think anyone is really adverse to keeping him on a few more years, but they should not spend any significant cash on him, otherwise, the Jazz are just bidding against themselves. I don't see a huge market for him otherwise at the moment, so a small year/cash deal give him more time to figure it out. That said, if he somehow gets over 10 per on the market, Jazz should just call it good and say "Peace out."
 
Shad said:
I wouldn't even compare those 2 contracts. Curry's injuries were fluke ankle injuries, Exum has had 2 blown out knees and a torn (?) shoulder. Completely different and more severe injuries than Curry.

I mean at least Brandon Roy and Oden (who were super injury prone) had some great seasons and stats to back it up. We can't ever say that about Exum
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It's kinda clear you seem to have your mind made up, however he has only had 1 major knee injury and that's his ACL (blown knee) and yes his shoulder, which is way more of a freak accident than any of the players you mentioned. Ankle injuries are completely different and can be chronic leading to easier sprains and joint issues, hence the contract proves this point, GSW got lucky that he agreed to it and that he's kept the ankle injuries to a minimum (this year he did have a few)

I odn't think Oden ever had a single great season in the NBA, so unless you're talking about his 1 year in college, he only had "good for a young developing big season". I also don't realistically expect Exum to be as good as Curry or prime Brandon Roy or to be out of the league like Roy due to knee injuries.

Personally I still think his floor is Livingston (post blown out knee) who is a much worse 3 point shooter than Exum for his career. With the league turning into a very switchy defensive strategy, especially in the playoffs, Exum's biggest value right now is his D and that is worth keeping him while the Jazz keep developing the rest of his game. I personally don't think a team will go high enough for the Jazz not to match but there is always that potential for 1 stupid team/GM who has cap space and doesn't want to win next year to ruin it for the Jazz.
 
Exum lasted 24 games before he pulled a hammy this year (including playoffs). The good thing is, Dennis is the GM and not Jazzfanz. If they don't think he can last, they'll let him walk. He's another knee injury away from being out of the league imo
 
Shad said:
Exum lasted 24 games before he pulled a hammy this year (including playoffs). The good thing is, Dennis is the GM and not Jazzfanz. If they don't think he can last, they'll let him walk. He's another knee injury away from being out of the league imo
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You're assuming they think that? They've given every indication that they very much intend to re-sign him.
 
TheStormofWar said:
Traditional stat-wise, no, he didn't. Nothing at least that screams "Give me 15 million dollars next season". His advanced stats were nice, but the sample size is very limited. That said, he did D up Harden nicely by being smart about it and he still does have potential. I don't think anyone is really adverse to keeping him on a few more years, but they should not spend any significant cash on him, otherwise, the Jazz are just bidding against themselves. I don't see a huge market for him otherwise at the moment, so a small year/cash deal give him more time to figure it out. That said, if he somehow gets over 10 per on the market, Jazz should just call it good and say "Peace out."
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Traditional stats yes he did. His stats were great in the time he was on the court. Per 100 he was our best assist guy and 2nd best scoring guy. What more do you want from a PG? I posted these already but ill post these again.

But I agree that nothing screams 15 million. I have never claimed that is what he should be paid. But I would match an offer for that. I think he is getting 4 years 40 millionish. But he might try and find a shorter contract thats worth more. Like a 2 year 30 million with a team option for a 3rd year.

These stats are from NBA.com and are of qualified players only for the regular season

Exum lead our team in Assists per 100 possessions(with less TOVs than Rubio).

Exum was our 2nd leading scorer per 100 possessions just behind Mitchell.

Exum had our highest offensive rating of 109.3

Exum had the 4th highest defensive rating of 98.9 just behind Gobert who was 97.7

Exum had our highest net rating of 10.4

Exum had our 2nd highest Ast/TO rating just behind Ingles

Exum played at the fatest pace of anyone on our team

Exum had our 3rd highest player impact rating on the team just behind Gobert and Favors

Exum had our highest points per possession in pick and roll situations as the ball handler at 0.91 just ahead of Mitchell at 0.81

Exum had our best FG% and EFG% as the pick and roll ball handler

Exum turned the ball over the 3rd least as the ball handler in pick and rolls ahead of Rubio but behind Burks and Mitchell

Exum was in the 80th percentile as the ball handler in pick and rolls in the NBA ahead of anyone on the Jazz by 30%

Exum had the second highest points per possession in isolation plays just behind Rubio

Exum had the best FG% and EFG% in isolation plays for the Jazz at 50%

Exum had the best FG% on the Jazz on Drives

Exum had the 2nd highest Ast % on drives behind Ingles

Exum had the lowest TOV% on drives on the Jazz

Exum had the best DFG% on the team just ahead of Favors and Gobert

Exum had our fastest Average speed while on the court especially on offense


I think Exum showed plenty in his minutes this season to prove his upside and potential.
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