They feel eerily similar. They basically cant do anything on the court so they are relegated to shooting spot up 3pt shots, which they also arent good at.
Who Was Worse: Rookie Cody or Rookie Dante?
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Release the Kraken
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Dante was never really “that” terrible imo. He was made of glass (maybe still and I’ll always root for him). So far Cody does not appear to be made of glass. To my eye, he’s starting to fill out, and if he continues and stays healthy, that should make all the difference in his career arc I believe.
He was pretty bad
Cody's been pretty good on D too with less defensive talent around his.
Release the Kraken
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Sure, but to be fair, asked to fill a bigger role (Floor General) than Cody has to this point.
He was not asked to be a floor general...
Only 6 games, but hard to be as bad as Cody has been so I’ll just speak to how I’m feeling about them as prospects.
I’m a huge Dante stan so take words with a grain of salt, but I thought Exum still demonstrated more potential through his struggles. Physically, Exum needed some development but he had some elite tools. His size+speed combo was unique but was severely limited by his handle. Cody, on the other hand, is more behind physically. Despite being taller he came into the league like 20 lbs lighter. With Exum I felt like he just needed a summer to get bigger and improve his handle, promise was around the corner and it was easier to imagine something good coming. With Cody, it’s probably going to take a lot longer. Besides his length his physical tools are not exceptional. As of right now, is not particularly great either.
I’m a huge Dante stan so take words with a grain of salt, but I thought Exum still demonstrated more potential through his struggles. Physically, Exum needed some development but he had some elite tools. His size+speed combo was unique but was severely limited by his handle. Cody, on the other hand, is more behind physically. Despite being taller he came into the league like 20 lbs lighter. With Exum I felt like he just needed a summer to get bigger and improve his handle, promise was around the corner and it was easier to imagine something good coming. With Cody, it’s probably going to take a lot longer. Besides his length his physical tools are not exceptional. As of right now, is not particularly great either.
sahlensguy
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Dante was sucking wind but still had a better motor. He could put pressure on the primary ball handler on a pretty historic D. The one guy who didn't need to funnel everything into Rudy. What could have been, if not for being catastrophic at the rim. Cody would have been interesting in that role.
It’s been 4 games.. smh
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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Exum played all 82 games his rookie year. Cody missed games last year to a couple injuries. So how do you know Cody isn’t made of glass he’s played 5 games. Lol. I’m not saying he is made of glass but how do you know he’s not.
You can't ask, "Who was better?" (past tense) until the end of the year. Also, what ultimately matters is who is better after year 2 or year 3.
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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I watched Cody be pretty inaccurate with his 3pt shot. Last night he shot a three that hit high off the glass hard and didn’t come close to rim.
I feel vindicated. People were talking as if he was on a projectory to stardom, heck I even argued with @Tony Jones. He told us he was top four prospect in the class. Told him I didn’t see it and he described a guy that was long and athletic with elite ball handling handling skills which I disagreed with. It felt like people here were ignoring these weaknesses along with his physique.
So seeing all this I feel vindicated. I even remember @The Midnight comparing him to George. What dumbassery. I just remember being called a hater
I feel vindicated. People were talking as if he was on a projectory to stardom, heck I even argued with @Tony Jones. He told us he was top four prospect in the class. Told him I didn’t see it and he described a guy that was long and athletic with elite ball handling handling skills which I disagreed with. It felt like people here were ignoring these weaknesses along with his physique.
So seeing all this I feel vindicated. I even remember @The Midnight comparing him to George. What dumbassery. I just remember being called a hater
You are a hater if you're trying to write an obituary after his first 6 games as a 19 y.o.
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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He shows no ability with the ball in hand. The only time he drives is when he can just straight line drive. There’s no misdirection in his game and doesn’t create any separation whatsoever. These aren’t things you learn when you get to the league. These are skills you come in with. He shows next to nothing.
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We can ask it now.
Cody will make improvements to his body and skillset, but I think those improvements are what make him go from non NBA player (which he is right now) to NBA level player. I don’t see him as a high potential kind of guy. Instead envision him as more of rotational guy who fills in the gaps.
Sure, but you look like a fool for doing so.