Exum`s shooting is actually pretty good
- Thread starter Hedda Gambler
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exum will rise people. exum + gobert will be one of the best combos in nba
candrew
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I don't care about Exum's FG%. What I'm looking for right now is his ability to get quality shots. Just about every time he drives into the paint he gets a clear look at the basket that he either (usually) misses or tries to alley-oop/pass off - but the important thing is the shots are there for this kid.
Those shots will start falling with regularity in a year or two.
Those shots will start falling with regularity in a year or two.
QuinSnydersHair
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A big problem for Exum is that he really likes going baseline and NBA defenses usually are prepared to rotate there and deny the middle. But he's not crafty enough to finish high, so he turns it over a lot, trying to find a good passing option.
Driving middle, his handle isn't good enough to keep it alive and when he does get through, absorb the contact.
NBA.com has this feature, where you can see all of Exum's shots over the season.
Did a little bit of that yesterday evening.
Almost none of his close attempts are within half court offense.
His turnovers are also telling. A lot of miscommunication in side to side offense initiation and drives that end uncontrolled when he realized he doesn't have an opening.
The thing I hoped he'd have is the ability to finish off his right foot. And he can't do this yet and this makes him predictable and slow in the lane and gives help defender time to bother his shots.
Driving middle, his handle isn't good enough to keep it alive and when he does get through, absorb the contact.
NBA.com has this feature, where you can see all of Exum's shots over the season.
Did a little bit of that yesterday evening.
Almost none of his close attempts are within half court offense.
His turnovers are also telling. A lot of miscommunication in side to side offense initiation and drives that end uncontrolled when he realized he doesn't have an opening.
The thing I hoped he'd have is the ability to finish off his right foot. And he can't do this yet and this makes him predictable and slow in the lane and gives help defender time to bother his shots.
Hedda Gambler
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The funny thing is that Marcus Smart, who as Exum was supposed to be a bad shooter, is actually even more efficient. He more or less shoots from the same spots as Dante does and has an EFG of 50%, placing him at 10th on the overall list of current NBA players in their rookie seasons. Both these young guys have a chance to become really good defenders and when they learn how to drive, they have the chance to be great two way players when they combine this with their smart decision making.
Coach Ellis
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Time and Gordon Hayward's workout plan. Add some muscle and better explosion to that skinny frame and he could develop into a feared opponent that guys fear having to go up against. His skills (as raw as they are) are still more developed than his body. The physical improvements to Kanter, Gobert and Hayward over the past two seasons has me really, really excited about his potential. The Jazz players have been pretty impressive in that area lately.
Coach Ellis
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I honestly think that this is a direct result of both players having really good, smart, analytical coaches who are focused on young player development at this juncture. I've been impressed with both Stevens and Snyder and think that both guys will be highly considered when their young players start showing up down the road.
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His shooting and defense has been better than I expected.
His aggression and ball handling has been worse than I expected.
I sorta expected a leondro barbosa like player on offense. A "lightning in a bottle" type of player who would come in for a few mins and blow past people for a few easy buckets. I figured that we could throw him out there and disrupt some people on defense with his length and athleticism.
Instead, his set 3 pt shot is pretty decent. I think he tries to play under control/passive at times.
I still haven't seen enough of him yet to judge him. If he continues to start im sure in a few months I'll have a better idea of Exum.
His aggression and ball handling has been worse than I expected.
I sorta expected a leondro barbosa like player on offense. A "lightning in a bottle" type of player who would come in for a few mins and blow past people for a few easy buckets. I figured that we could throw him out there and disrupt some people on defense with his length and athleticism.
Instead, his set 3 pt shot is pretty decent. I think he tries to play under control/passive at times.
I still haven't seen enough of him yet to judge him. If he continues to start im sure in a few months I'll have a better idea of Exum.