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Vermin said:
I watched the clippers broadcast and they kept saying how great he looks and that he will fix some of weaknesses as he gets stronger. REPEATEDLY said he is only 19, but will be special in time......only jazz fans are stupid enough to jump all over a few games and declare his future. Pretty sad lot.
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Has anyone declared his future?

Christ, you can't question or voice anything without being jumped on anymore.
 
I'm starting to think that what I thought might become more well-rounded/rich man's Big Al, turned out to be the less-rounded/poor-man's Memo.

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stitches said:
Half of the TOs came in the last quarter when he looked pretty winded(as always) and the LAC put some traps on him with fresh people off the bench. Also several of them were from blatant fouls(getting slapped repeatedly to the hands, getting pushed in the back) and not getting any calls. I doubt he will have many games like that. For example in the previous 2 games he only had 3 TOs in about 50 minutes of play.

About your concerns with the speed. He's actually showing it, but not using it in obvious ways. For example look at the alley-oop play to Gobert today. In a split second he's a step ahead of CP3(who's considered one of the fastest players in the NBA), even before CP3 meets the screen from Gobert. This is elite burst of speed (and sorry to repeat myself but against one of the quickest players in the whole league):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J0FNIrinac

I think the main concern right now is that he's not using that speed in any more obvious ways. You are absolutely right that he should be driving to the rim. What he did to CP3 in that play. He does it pretty much against everybody he's played against(just look for it in the next game), but the problem is that he refuses to take it to the hoop once he's ahead of his man and he usually decides to stall(which negates and hides his speed advantage). I think he's intimidated by the physical presence of the bigs in the paint. It's sooooo not like him. The way he plays right now has absolutely nothing to do with the way he played in the U18s. I recently watched several of his games prior to the draft and you cannot even recognize it is the same player by just looking at the style of his play. He used to drive to the hoop at will... He'd beat his man and he'd just attack, even bigger men, he'd draw fouls, he'd finish through contact. In one of the FIBA tournaments he had something like 10FTA/game, most of them drawn with drives to the hoop, which is ridiculously high(as a comparison - James Harden had 9 per game last season) and very different to what we are seeing right now. I really hope that as his body matures and bulks up and as he gets used tot he pace and the physicality of the NBA game, he'd get the confidence to do what actually were one of his best selling points prior to the draft - driving to the hoop. That would open up his game in so many ways - his passing game will improve through drive-and-kicks and drive-and-dish plays, he'd get more room for his shot(if he actually improves it - today was a good shooting day for him).

(tried to post his transition push and buzzer beater from one basket to the other in 3 second from SL, but the forum didn't let me)
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Like I said, I view him a being a pretty fast player, just not comparable to the upper echelon of fast players.

It's just weird that a player completely abandons what was originally thought to be his strength.

There was one play towards the end of the game where he beat his man and the only person between him and the basket was Big Baby Davis, and Davis didn't even have a good angle to defend Exum if he wanted to take it to the rim, but instead Exum just slows down and passes out to someone who wasn't even open for a shot.

Again, I'm not worried about Exum. I don't think he sucks. I don't think he is a bust. I don't understand some people on here making hyperboles about posters making slightly critical comments.
 
GVC said:
So...Favors with another good game. Trey, Rodney, Gobert and Booker also came to play.

3 of those are Bigs not named Kanter. Would it surprise anyone if Booker and Gobert end up having more of a positive impact in their minutes than Kanter this season?
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Not at all. I think Kanter will impact games, but not be as consistent as the other two. Gobert will have rough games too, but seems to bring the desire every game. Booker is a lunch pail like player, and we also love those types.
 
Oh yeah, time to drink the Jazz kool aid.

It's it too early after the pre season games? **** it, I don't care.
 
So far Booker is sky rocketing up my favorite player list. He has tons of energy, he passes well, he seems like he gives a **** out there, he can even hit the occasional three ball, and he seems like the type who will get into it if anyone ****s with one of the boys out there.

For what they are paying him he seems like a tremendous value.
 
Maybe it's a little early to say, but I think Enes will become a luxury at the end of this season. I believe, no actually I'm pretty sure that he will become much better than what he is at some point of his career, but there are a lot of other good young players to sign that are making faster progress.

Exum & Hood are simply the most exciting rookies in the Jazz since a long time.

Gordon still has a few mental problems focusing on what is the best option, but he will get there, that relaxed, brave and clever state.

It's hard to believe how strong Gobert has gotten.

Favors is definitely better.

Booker is fine but I get the feeling he will be inconsistent.

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Generally, and in regards to QS, this team already is playing the obvious unselfish game and this means instant over-achievement for the Jazz so dumptrucking can be called legit.
 
8 turnovers for Exum is a great slap in the face. He must and will be more careful when passing inside and forcing iso's.
 
GVC said:
So...Favors with another good game. Trey, Rodney, Gobert and Booker also came to play.

3 of those are Bigs not named Kanter. Would it surprise anyone if Booker and Gobert end up having more of a positive impact in their minutes than Kanter this season?
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Not really.

I thought kanter was gonna do great but gobert and booker are both looking very very good
 
Jeditiger said:
This. I'm not worried about Exum yet. He has a lot of growing to do.
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Well you shouldn't be worried about exum ever as long as he is a jazz player right?
A true fan doesn't complain or criticize
 
NUMBERICA said:
Wait, so people are losing their minds because Exum turned the ball over but ALSO DID THE ONE THING VERY WELL THAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN MOST CONCERNED ABOUT?

Seems about right.
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Nope, no one is losing thier minds or freaking out..... people are just taking about the game...... in a game thread.

Some people think that should not happen apparently.
 
Cy said:
Has anyone declared his future?

Christ, you can't question or voice anything without being jumped on anymore.
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This
 
Hack said:
ahhhhhhh. The always calm and steady NAOS.

Just because you aren't smart enough to perform the 3 preseason game evaluation method. Doesn't mean that I'm not. I'm highly skilled in the art of quick talent evaluation.
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So, can I put you down as someone who thinks Exum has no superstar ability? Is that your verdict?
 
[video]https://medias.gifboom.com/medias/c8a23900359c0132d3f5002590788627.mp4

look snyder's face...damn he cray
 
fishonjazz said:
Nope, no one is losing thier minds or freaking out..... people are just taking about the game...... in a game thread.

Some people think that should not happen apparently.
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gimme a break. If you don't think the comments have ranged well beyond this one game, then you pay less attention than I thought.
 
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