With the Fifth Pick... Dante Exum

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Utah's playstyle will be very marketable as most basketball fans start liking how the Spurs move the ball and fastbreaks are always cool.

So as soon as Utah makes the playoffs the first time, his market value is on par with big markets. Just like KD makes good money off the court and Tim Duncan always had the opportunity to do that.

Err, I dont know about that. KD is so marketable because he is the scoring champion year after year (or at least contending with Melo) as well as his team usually makes playoff runs past the 2nd round.

Just making the playoffs (even multiple times) doesn't matter unless they are deep runs. I guess the exception would be Damien Lillard. Kind of surprised how much he is marketed being in Portland and not having much playoff success.

It's clear Exum's sponsors believe in his marketability, so they are pushing it early, so if he does have any early success, they will probably continue to push.

 

[BTP]

Ever since the Finals I have actually noticed this in the gym at my school. Whenever there is a ton of ball movement on a possession people start calling out "that spurs basketball" or something like that referencing the Spurs. It's actually pretty cool.

Is there an estimated time when you become a Orlando Magic fan now?

 

[Bawse Dawg]

Assuming there are clauses in these kind of contracts that pay out higher if they go to a big market. I can just see all of the CEO's from those companies having a draft party and just throwing beer at the TV after Utah picked him.

He was going to one of Milwaukee, Orlando, Philly, or Utah. And everyone knew that. Philly would be good, (but still a **** team) I'd say he is in the type market that they expected.

 

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Ever since the Finals I have actually noticed this in the gym at my school. Whenever there is a ton of ball movement on a possession people start calling out "that spurs basketball" or something like that referencing the Spurs. It's actually pretty cool.

I saw the same thing in Los Angeles. For one whole week. Then, everybody went back to being a Kobe stylist. Sickening.

 

[Game6Conley]

Did I tell you I'm a Vikings fan too? I have to admit that I'm excited about the Bridgewater pick up.

glad to hear that! Teddy is gonna lead us to the promised land, im a believer. Im particularly excited for Anthony Barr too, hes fast enough to chase down Rodgers and lay him out.

Dante Exum falling to 5 really does remind me of Adrian Peterson falling to 5 tbh.

I cant help but repeat 'he was not supposed to fall to us'

 

[BTP]

Err, I dont know about that. KD is so marketable because he is the scoring champion year after year (or at least contending with Melo) as well as his team usually makes playoff runs past the 2nd round.

Just making the playoffs (even multiple times) doesn't matter unless they are deep runs. I guess the exception would be Damien Lillard. Kind of surprised how much he is marketed being in Portland and not having much playoff success.

It's clear Exum's sponsors believe in his marketability, so they are pushing it early, so if he does have any early success, they will probably continue to push.

I think a lot of Lillard's marketing potential has to do with the fact that he's been instant impact, super clutch, multiple game winners, sports center nominee every night for a buzzer beater.

He's also super marketable with his personality and willingness to participate at every all star event and stuff like that. He's simply everywhere.

By playstyle, Exum reminds me a lot of John Wall. But with a likeable and engaging personality.

 

[Game6Conley]

Australia's small, but a solid market. These endorsements will surely still pay off in international markets. And though I doubt he can reach LeBron-like marketing with the Jazz, the Thunder comparison is really apt. His play will dictate how much of that he's able to capitalize...

With Dante here If we were to somehow sign Patty Mills the Jazz would instantly become Australia's favorite team. That team would draw attention from non basketball followers, tbh.

theres gonna be a preview of the Aussie invasion at this summers FIBA's

 

[Hekate]

Err, I dont know about that. KD is so marketable because he is the scoring champion year after year (or at least contending with Melo) as well as his team usually makes playoff runs past the 2nd round.

Just making the playoffs (even multiple times) doesn't matter unless they are deep runs. I guess the exception would be Damien Lillard. Kind of surprised how much he is marketed being in Portland and not having much playoff success.

It's clear Exum's sponsors believe in his marketability, so they are pushing it early, so if he does have any early success, they will probably continue to push.

What about T-Mac like marketing value?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Is there an estimated time when you become a Orlando Magic fan now?

No, actually hate Gordon on that team.

Payton/Oladipo/Gordon/Harris/Fournier/Harkless are all really intriguing players, but none of them can shoot. They have put together a track-star team and it will be interesting, but where is the floor spacing?

 

[Deleted member 365]

With Dante here If we were to somehow sign Patty Mills the Jazz would instantly become Australia's favorite team. That team would draw attention from non basketball followers, tbh.

theres gonna be a preview of the Aussie invasion at this summers FIBA's

We need to sign Lil Brother. Is he a FA or is he still signed on golden state? Are they looking to shop him since he's always injured or hold onto him because he's their defensive anchor?

The Trifactor would be complete with Mills and Lil Brother.

Mills, Exum, Lil Brother.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

What about T-Mac like marketing value?

Played in Toronto/Orlando/Houston.

Toronto and Houston are two HUGE cities. Orlando isn't big, but it's not a marketing blackhole like Utah is. Plus McGrady was also a scoring champion, or in the battle for the crown, multiple times.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I saw the same thing in Los Angeles. For one whole week. Then, everybody went back to being a Kobe stylist. Sickening.

I'm not sure I've really noticed an increase in the amount of good basketball being played, but I've noticed it being recognized and bragged about WAY more often.