Yes, Exum is still a project. Any team wanting him will want him long term not for 1 season.Nobody (with cap space) is going to offer Exum a big short-term contract. It's a completely different situation than KCP.
Yes, Exum is still a project. Any team wanting him will want him long term not for 1 season.Nobody (with cap space) is going to offer Exum a big short-term contract. It's a completely different situation than KCP.
What do you guys think represents a good year for him? What type of progress will give you confidence in pulling the trigger on a 4 year, 40M contract? Put yourself in DL shoes
In my humble opinion:
I'm not sure he will attack the basket aggressively as he may be concerned of getting injured again
- Health the rest of the way
- Good chemistry with DM & Rudy
- Elite defense. His injury shouldn't have affected his ability to stay in front of his man
- Improved 3pt+ ability to shoot off the drible (just like he showed in SL)
- Averages of 8ppg, 3rpg, 3a on 43%/33%
Hopefully that happensI think we see a super aggressive Dante, hes gonna play angry when he gets back. From the little bits and peices Ive seen of him it looks to me like the naive, fun, carefree kid is long gone, these injuries have hardened him.
It's 7 if he was a starter for the season. The QO for players who didn't meet the starter criteria is equivalent to QO of the no. 15 pick of the draft. For comparable situation look at what Nerlens Noel got(about 4.1M).His QO is almost $7 million.
I'd be curious to know Dante's feelings about the organization. There are many whining about letting Hood go but in reality I would wager it was Hood who wanted out. If Dante feels he's been slighted with the short leash he may simply want a change of scenery and fresh start. If that's the case you lowball on a short term and if it's all he can get you have trade potential. If he likes the situation and fits well with the team chemistry you give him the 4/40 with a team option. (Assuming he shows something when he comes back.) I really hope he works out and is a good fit. Young, athletic, long and fits what we're trying to accomplish with defense. The last thing I would want to see is problems in the locker room. I feel this is one of the big advantages we have right now is a united group.
An if he plays anything like what he showed last summer, then we have to let him walk because we have to re-sign DM.Skipped to the end.....no one (including the Jazz) gives him a 4 year, fully guaranteed deal. And no one pays him $10m or more per.
Dude should get nothing more than 2+1 at ~$7m. We will be bidding against ourselves.
Can we agree that worst case he plays off ball as an Andre Roberson type?? Is that reasonable?
I think Roberson is a very reasonable "worst case" comparison.Can we agree that worst case he plays off ball as an Andre Roberson type?? Is that reasonable?
Roberson is one of the best defenders in the NBA.
Robserson "type". Great defender, very limited offensively. You really dont think Quinn and his "amazing development of youth" can develop him into that?
I dont want to argue just trying to find common ground or a base line..
I think Roberson is a very reasonable "worst case" comparison.
Unless Exum regressed, he's a better offensive player. I don't know about worst case, but a reasonable case would be Livingston?
It's 7 if he was a starter for the season. The QO for players who didn't meet the starter criteria is equivalent to QO of the no. 15 pick of the draft. For comparable situation look at what Nerlens Noel got(about 4.1M).
I'd offer 3 years/$24 million as the ceiling.