My faith in Exum has been broken
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Isaiah 1:13
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Yeah, well analytics aren't everything and I don't think he'd be out of the league because of his length and athletic ability. I've seen this kid do a couple of things this year that very few players are capable of. One was a three point make hoisted at the end of the shot clock where the ball had barely even rested in his hands - reminiscent of the famous Trevor Booker underhanded behind the back shot. The other was a sharp cut to the basket and make off from what started out to be a cut across the lane. I guess I don't get the "he looks awkward" comments because he's obviously finishing off from the wrong foot at times to throw off shot blockers; or the three point shot criticism as his shot production looks clinical to me (nice quick release), just confidence at times IMO; or the lack of a pull up - why pull up when you can beat everybody to the rim? He'd be in the league if it was just his defense but he's also good off the pick and roll and an excellent passer with a deft touch for hitting people on the alley-oop.
To prove he's just going through a crisis of confidence right now, here are some highlights from preseason:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy1GVX9mQKE
jope
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sure he shows flashes. almost every player shows flashes at some point. but lets be frank here, in a league where the average player tenure is somewhere around 4.5 years, being one of the worst guards in the league a few years in a row wouldn't bode well for most players not in exum's coddled situation. he's lucky he has a patient front office backing him, lets put it that way.
You think teams give up on first round picks after 1.25 seasons of playing if they aren't top 5 picks?
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Few years in a row...
He has played one and a quarter season.
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Like, no one has ever invested in young players and given them more than 1.25 year before cutting the cord when they arent good right away.
jope
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Anthony bennett begs to differ. Anyway, most first rounders dont end up being second worst in their position group either even in their rookie seasons, so its not an easy comparison to make. Take draft position out of the equation. If he was an undrafted player trying to stick playing how he has, he likely wouldnt.
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So if he had the same talent level and was undrafted? They would still keep him because he would be that much cheaper. The talent is clear and apparent. They arent going to cut ties with that on his rookie contract, no way in hell. Draft position doesnt matter.
jope
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Draft position absolutely matters in how much patience the staff will show in a players development. No doubt.
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It doesnt though, you just contradicted yourself by bringing up Bennett.
jope
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There are plenty of undrafted/dleague players that are long, lean, quick, and not effective. They arent sticking in the league, and thus far Exum is exactly that description.
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