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The Emperor doesn't want to exert the effort to put on those clothes. He gets near them, then turns around and walks out of the room, leaving him just as naked as he was the day before.
Official Public Declaration of Exums Future
- Thread starter Ron Mexico
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The Emperor doesn't want to exert the effort to put on those clothes. He gets near them, then turns around and walks out of the room, leaving him just as naked as he was the day before.
The clothes are not ready yet. Good clothes take time... The hope is they will be done by the end of his rookie contract.
He's so young its hard to really tell. He also started off the season better than expected so there is hope. Right now his confidence and fawn in the headlights concern me, but his speed and 3 pt shot keep me hopeful.
I'd have to say on the very early results that he will in the least be a solid player in this league. I dont see any high level star in him right now, but that could change.
I'd have to say on the very early results that he will in the least be a solid player in this league. I dont see any high level star in him right now, but that could change.
green
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It's funny that a lot are on here whining about how bad Exum is. All I know is he has potential to be a superstar.
And, with all of his struggles, we were 14-28 with a winning % of .333 with him not starting.
As a starter, we are 9-7, a winning % of .563, against a very tough SOS.
The kid makes a difference on the court, even if his stats suck. Wait until he gets a little confidence.
And, with all of his struggles, we were 14-28 with a winning % of .333 with him not starting.
As a starter, we are 9-7, a winning % of .563, against a very tough SOS.
The kid makes a difference on the court, even if his stats suck. Wait until he gets a little confidence.
seattlejazzfan
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Also trey burke has been shooting great during the win streak
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Yes, fishonjazz, you are correct. While I don't doubt Exum's 25% FG percentage was CRUCIAL in helping us win in February, the PG who really made the difference was Trey.
Even at that, Trey has only shot 40% overall in February. But he increased his 3PT percentage to 37%. Just imagine how good this team could be with a real NBA PG.
seattlejazzfan
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Right, there are a lot of reasons the Jazz are better in Feb and Jan than they were in Nov and Dec. Mainly, they had a new coach and with that, if that coach is good and guys buy in, there will be significant natural improvement. Second, Gobert's increased role. Getting rid of an unhappy teammate, etc.
I think he'll be a quality starter and a multiple (2-4) time all-star.
I see a little Rondo in his game, personally (better shooter, though). I think he will be elite defensively (great length, quickness), a pass-first/great vision point guard, great handle, but not an elite scoring threat.
I see a little Rondo in his game, personally (better shooter, though). I think he will be elite defensively (great length, quickness), a pass-first/great vision point guard, great handle, but not an elite scoring threat.
Grandpa Jazz
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I did not vote as no category seems to fit what I think. What I think is that the young man in question is a complete enigma. You can see the talent he has (not very worried about his form, shooting ability). But I cannot think of any NBA rookie or any player for that matter who offensively shows the lack of confidence and aggression that he sticks to night after night. You can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the times this season when he has taken the ball to the basket with a clear intention to shoot. Those situations when he does are entirely (it seems to me) when he has no other choice and a completely clear path to the basket. The broadcast crew hints sometimes that the Jazz (staff) wants and urges him to be more aggressive offensively. If that's true it is even more puzzling that he refuses to. He cannot succeed if he only takes open threes by hanging out in the corners all night, and having no other part to his offense. He is quick, jumps well and is athletic enough so why, why, why? I realize his youth and lack of experience but still I find this very odd. Any thoughts on this from you guys?
His defense is quite good for his age so no problem there.
His defense is quite good for his age so no problem there.
Both he and Quin have said that publicly, so no secrets there.