How did Exum look last night?

[Stars Fan]

In the spirit of being excited, I think everything we've seen this year -- from summer league/preseason, to his return -- is suggesting a trajectory towards this being a consistent kind of play for Dante, rather than a single game anomaly. Even the first couple of games back he was contributing pretty efficiently and looking good foundationally, albeit with some rust. The important thing is that each game some of that rust seems to be knocking off, which helps the theory that it is in fact rust, and not just Dante having more fundamental issues.

I get the plug for some reasoned restraint, and the reason-leaning side of me says to agree, but **** it - I'm letting myself go all in on Dante.

Yep. IAWTP

If we get consistent play at the recent level from X, watch out league! I'm willing to buy into the dream of him living up to the potential of a top 5 pick.

Caution is for pansies anyway. It's more fun to ride the wave of exuberant, irrational uptomism! If we crash, we crash, but at least we will have enjoyed the ride. Rational assessment at this point is just self protection against disappointment. I say "nuts!" to that. Pass the coolaid.

Go Jazz!


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[elan_prodigy]

Damn.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Damn.

I mean, that's a very low bar.

 

[elan_prodigy]

I mean, that's a very low bar.

God damn. Youre such a ****ing killjoy!

 

[Engorged On Unborn Gore]

I was most impressed by his ability to draw fouls and get to the line for the team. His FTs looked good.

 

[elan_prodigy]

I mean, that's a very low bar.

I wouldnt be surprised if you were Andy B tbh. The only two people who cant bring themselves to give the kid any praise.

 

[spycam1]

Man, he just slithers through the defense.

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[fishonjazz]

Yep. IAWTP

If we get consistent play at the recent level from X, watch out league! I'm willing to buy into the dream of him living up to the potential of a top 5 pick.

Caution is for pansies anyway. It's more fun to ride the wave of exuberant, irrational uptomism! If we crash, we crash, but at least we will have enjoyed the ride. Rational assessment at this point is just self protection against disappointment. I say "nuts!" to that. Pass the coolaid.

Go Jazz!


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[Miggs]

Per 36 this year, Dante is at:

21.7 points, 6.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 steals with a 58%/40%/90% to boot.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I wouldnt be surprised if you were Andy B tbh. The only two people who cant bring themselves to give the kid any praise.

Seriously... even if you thought he sucked before we can at least admit he has not sucked.

His Per 36 numbers are very good and he’s helped make a difference in games so I don’t think they are empty #s.

If Dante is healthy I’m convinced he is a good player now... I didnt have that conviction before.

I also see the upside I didn’t see before.

 

[Ron Mexico]

Per 36 this year, Dante is at:

21.7 points, 6.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 steals with a 58%/40%/90% to boot.

With an offensive rating of 127 and a PER of 23.9. Both of which are the best on our team. Although just barely, Gobert is at 124 offensive rating and 20.9 PER.

Exum's PER would be 9th in the NBA if he qualified. Exum's Offensive rating would be #2 in the league.

Those are according to basketball reference. NBA.com are different. Here are the Jazz advanced stats on NBA.com. Exum is leading in just about everything (besides the 1/2 minute of play from Naz)
http://stats.nba.com/players/advanc...8&SeasonType=Regular Season&TeamID=1610612762

NBA.com advanced defensive stats show great things as well.


Those numbers are probably not sustainable but I think it shows how good he has looked in his limited numbers so far.

 

[hgb]

He's looked great finishing at the rim the past two games. Much more in control. Plus he looks like his free throws are totally automatic.