Summer League Notes And Discussion

[Handlogten's Heros]

Given how little money is being thrown around this summer, the Jazz may feel confident in keeping Favors/Exum/Hood and possibly being able to get bargains on them.

Next year will be extremely tight financially. I think the low spending helps us get a deal done with Hood. I still think Favs is gone, but reports are that he's dropped some weight... so maybe he makes a furious comeback.

 

[fishonjazz]

The one part of that comparison that falls flat is that Rondo never played timid. I mean ever. Exum plays timid a lot. The kid needs to get over himself or something and start taking it to the opposition instead of playing in the background. He could learn a lot from watching film of Rondo as he developed.

Good point.
Huge difference in attitude/confidence/ferocity between X and rondo.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Vince Hunter is looking really good for OKC's SL team.

 

[BTP]

I feel like there are 3 ways for exum to succeed :
1) he gets the ball in his hand and is allowed to be himself
2) quin designs a couple outs in our default offense where exum can come off a screen and attack
3) Dante becomes so good at his role that he'll organically find more opportunities to attack

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[Saint Cy of JFC]

I feel like there are 3 ways for exum to succeed :
1) he gets the ball in his hand and is allowed to be himself
2) quin designs a couple outs in our default offense where exum can come off a screen and attack
3) Dante becomes so good at his role that he'll organically find more opportunities to attack

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4. He learns how to play basketball

 

[Hekate]

Vince Hunter is looking really good for OKC's SL team.

What about his shooting? Liked the guy and he always put emphasis on working on his shot in interviews.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

What about his shooting? Liked the guy and he always put emphasis on working on his shot in interviews.

4/5 so far through 2 games.

 

[Hekate]

4/5 so far through 2 games.

Nice.

 

[homeytennis]

Nice.

I noticed that Chris Johnson is playing for Indiana.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

Vince Hunter is looking really good for OKC's SL team.

Vince Hunter is good. Should be getting a shot in the league.

 

[Ron Mexico]

The one part of that comparison that falls flat is that Rondo never played timid. I mean ever. Exum plays timid a lot. The kid needs to get over himself or something and start taking it to the opposition instead of playing in the background. He could learn a lot from watching film of Rondo as he developed.

Exum has never played timid on Defense. He has deferred to better offensive players on offense though.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Jonathan Isaac would have been the perfect fit on Utah.

 

[416Klawzz]

Marcus Paige is playing on the OKC summer league team. Not sure if that means Williams-Goss has replaced him in the Jazz's heirarchy or not.

Great question, I think so though

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[Ron Mexico]

4. He learns how to play basketball

Good news is that is an easy one for a young kid and will just come naturally getting more playing time.

 

[addictionary]

Dante playing in the SL still in his 3rd year does not feel right.

 

[Ron Mexico]

Dante playing in the SL still in his 3rd year does not feel right.

Maybe not but when you miss 2 out of last 4 years at his age the team needs has to get him reps and practice.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Good news is that is an easy one for a young kid and will just come naturally getting more playing time.

Bad news: It's going to be another hard year to get playing time.

 

[Siro]

Maybe not but when you miss 2 out of last 4 years at his age the team needs has to get him reps and practice.

He missed 2 years?

 

[Ron Mexico]

Bad news: It's going to be another hard year to get playing time.

I think as is the roster is pretty clear for him to get the backup PG minutes, which is what he should be getting. I guess if Neto clearly beats him out then he is in trouble.

Last year he was recovering from ACL surgery. He was on a minutes restriction early and missed games due to "swelling." He didnt really get healthy until the last few months of the season. Before that he was struggling to make proper cuts especially on defense. This year coming in healthy will make a huge difference in establishing his role.

 

[Ron Mexico]

He missed 2 years?

Yes he missed a year leading up to the NBA(he sat out after high school), played his rookie year and then missed his 2nd year with the ACL. Then he played last year but was still recovering from surgery.