We're Drafting Herzonja!
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Did you have the same reaction watching Hood in summer league?
I think it's just the Spanish announcer getting you all excited.
The international 3-pt line used to be closer than it is today. I think it's within a foot of the NBA line now. Plus Hezonja was shooting well behind it. He shot from just about every angle, with a mix of spot-ups, pull-ups off the catch and one off the bounce, I think. He's got comfortable 27-foot range with some room to spare.
That feathery hit from well above the top of the key was pretty nice, you have to admit. A few of his quick turns and quick-release shots off the catch look quite a bit like Kyle Korver. See 1:10.
Batman
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Oh just give it 4-5 years. Colin Cowherd will be talking about how the Jazz, the best defensive team in the NBA, won't be able to win a title because we do not Have enough offensive firepower. Then Dynamite Dan Stanczyk will interject by saying what about Mario Hezonja and Gordon Hayward, and then Cowherd will say something like this:
"Gordon Hayward is the Andy Dalton of the NBA. He's a Hack. Listen, Hayward is a boring water pistol. And as far as Hezonja goes, that guy is JR Smith except not as talented. Yeah good luck with that. Expect an early exit in the Playoffs Jazz fans. Your front office failed to supplement that defense with enough offense. You have no Stars. Everyone knows stars win in the NBA."
"Gordon Hayward is the Andy Dalton of the NBA. He's a Hack. Listen, Hayward is a boring water pistol. And as far as Hezonja goes, that guy is JR Smith except not as talented. Yeah good luck with that. Expect an early exit in the Playoffs Jazz fans. Your front office failed to supplement that defense with enough offense. You have no Stars. Everyone knows stars win in the NBA."
I'm of the belief that Exum will develop significant offense, on par with Tony Parker, or even better. I also think Hezonja has the potential to score the ball like Manu did. Those are some long serious-scoring guards who will play both sides of the ball. Gobert just needs a bit of strength and a hook shot with either hand, and he'll score the ball too. That should be plenty of offense.
The best shooters at the wing (taking Russell out of the mix) are Hezonja, Oubre and Devin Booker.
Another guy who should be able to score the ball is Myles Turner, a near 7-footer who can hit a 15-foot jumper in his sleep.
The best shooters at the wing (taking Russell out of the mix) are Hezonja, Oubre and Devin Booker.
Another guy who should be able to score the ball is Myles Turner, a near 7-footer who can hit a 15-foot jumper in his sleep.
Batman
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Listen Catchall, I am as big a Jazz homer as anyone, but Dont see Exum being as a good an offensive player as Parker. Parker was already pretty good at 19 and Exum is, to use a euphemism, an unmitigated dumpster fire on offense. Its hard to watch. Feel bad for the kid. He's a deer in the headlights when he gets anywhere close to the paint. Runs or passes for his life. I think Exum thinks he will die if he gets to close to the basket with the ball in his hands.
I'll be the broken record and say--give him time. Yes, Exum is allergic to contact right now. Let him grow up a bit.
Doublea
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I definitely think an Off season will do him a lot of good. If he's still showing bad signs by the middle of next season, then we might have to start worrying.