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Kill the Boy! Dante in 2015/2016 or next year?

Stifle Tower said:
Prediction: Dante will be a nice complementary piece but never a star. Perhaps in the 12-14 points per range with 6-7 assists.
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I disagree, even though I agree with a lot of what you post Stifle. I see Dante as a multiple-time All Star. Not sure I'd pull the trigger on superstar yet, but I also won't take it off the table entirely.

Physically he's one of the most unique players in the league and he's very, very smart. Very smart players who are uniquely athletic go on to be stars.

The only things Dante is weak at - creating his own shot, dribbling through traffic - particularly with his left hand, shooting off the dribble - these are all highly teachable skills. Once he puts it together: watch out.
 
Stifle Tower said:
Prediction: Dante will be a nice complementary piece but never a star. Perhaps in the 12-14 points per range with 6-7 assists.
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OK... it's a prediction... have no clue what it's based on, but everyone's entitled to one, and also the thing which generates waste... IMO, they might be one and the same here, but that's just my crap opinion.
We'll debate this more during the year... cheers.
 
Flc said:
I disagree, even though I agree with a lot of what you post Stifle. I see Dante as a multiple-time All Star. Not sure I'd pull the trigger on superstar yet, but I also won't take it off the table entirely.

Physically he's one of the most unique players in the league and he's very, very smart. Very smart players who are uniquely athletic go on to be stars.

The only things Dante is weak at - creating his own shot, dribbling through traffic - particularly with his left hand, shooting off the dribble - these are all highly teachable skills. Once he puts it together: watch out.
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Multiple-time All Star... nice hope, I'm all for hoping, but think don't see anything to merit this yet... I'm willing to hope for All-Star vs. Complementary piece... but while his size and speed are fairly unique... don't yet see the proof that he's very, very smart. IMO, 'very, very smart' is overrated... needs to be 'based on results'... or it's just hope... and no change...
And the list of weaknesses you mention leave a lot out: cautious, shooting - in general...
But, here's hoping with you, your right...
 
akirac73 said:
Very strange thread title selection...

I guess I should start watching Game of Thrones to get it?
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Hey, if you're not into the series or the books yet, don't do it for this title, but, you are missing out.
Key point, when one becomes a leader, you don't have the luxury of friends or 'being nice'... you need to make the tough decisions.
May not exactly apply here, except that Dante really is a kid, in a man's game. Crazy physique and huge potential, but I don't expect him to be able to move into PG leadership role... for some time.
How long? That's the question.
 
I'd have no problem with Exum becoming a 14 ppg/7 apg PG with great to elte defense. Even though that wouldn't necessarily make him a superstar, that might be all of the production that we need out of our starting PG due to the amount of talent that we have (although I could see the team needing slightly more offense than that). Personally, I think he has the potential to become a multiple time all-star & put up 16-18 ppg/7-8 apg with elite defense, but as long as he develops into a starting caliber, pass 1st PG who plays good defense, we will be in good shape for the next 5+ years.
 
So much for this. 2016/17 anyone?
 
bjwsan said:
yea... I cried when I heard Dante went down... then I thought of this post I started... color me stupid... good thing he's not a horse!
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Can you start a thread called "Kill the boy - Golden State Warriors"? Would be much appreciated. Thanks.
 
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