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Exum upset after being fouled by Oni in practice

Only thing about this that bothers me is he left the court. Bush league stuff there. They are grown men, throw hands or hug and make up. Don’t leave like a little beatch.
 
Otis Day said:
Hyperbole much?
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It’s a quick, hot take. I should clarify; he’s one of the least talented or skilled NBA players I’ve seen that are supposed to be actually good at playing the game of basketball. This doesn’t take into consideration the pedestrian, stiff big that roamed the league for most of the NBA’s existence, nor does it consider speed or height basketball-specific skills. Given that criteria, I’m not being hyperbolic.
 
NUMBERICA said:
. I should clarify; he’s one of the least talented or skilled NBA players I’ve seen that are supposed to be actually good at playing the game of basketball.
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We do not agree on a lot of things but you are spot on about Exum. I ( and yamers I think) was saying the same things way before the draft, really hoping Jazz would not fall for the hype. Too bad Orlando was smart enough to skip on Exum and took Gordon from us.
 
I understand the frustration with him being injured all the time. But, if he didn’t have the injury concern and was in this last draft he would still be a top 15 pick and probably top 10. Sure, it would largely be based on potential, but he has a lot of potential to be good. Question his toughness, but saying he has no skill is just plain wrong.
 
I don't get the hate for Exum. Yea people have a right to be disappointed in his performance so far. However, he didn't purposively get hurt. He has had bad luck. I cannot be upset with him for getting hurt. It is frustrating that he gets hurt but the hate regarding Exum seems over the top. Maybe his draft position has something to do with it. Looking back at that draft all the top 5 guys have underperformed. Not one of them have made an all-star game. So perhaps Exum was overrated to begin with or his draft class was.

I just would like to see him stay healthy before I completely give up on him. Maybe his DNA/body can't support playing in the NBA, I don't think that is a reason to hate on him. I would feel bad if he gets hurt again because despite having money I think Exum likes to play basketball and if that was taken from him then it would be tragic.
 
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