So what you are saying is he is Patty Mills just without the speed and the lights out shooting.
You know what make up for Patty Mills lack of size.....
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So what you are saying is he is Patty Mills just without the speed and the lights out shooting.
You know what make up for Patty Mills lack of size.....
orangello
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I don't think that Exum is ready for starter minutes. I agree with the others that have said that I like the way Exum is being brought along.
Trey has been bad. He has played as bad if not worse than Kanter but Kanter is an easy scape goat for uneducated fans and uneducated media (I'm looking at you Harpring).
I didn't think we'd see this level of play from Exum this fast into the season. He knows what his weaknesses are and he avoids them. The truly impressive thing to me is that while he is avoiding his weak areas he still manages to be effective on the floor. He not prefect and he's made plenty of mistakes but he looks better with every new game.
I think that by February there will be a real controversy on our hands. The controversy won't be who's better but it will be more about is it too soon to give Exum most of his minutes against the stars that play the PG position in the NBA.
Trey has been bad. He has played as bad if not worse than Kanter but Kanter is an easy scape goat for uneducated fans and uneducated media (I'm looking at you Harpring).
I didn't think we'd see this level of play from Exum this fast into the season. He knows what his weaknesses are and he avoids them. The truly impressive thing to me is that while he is avoiding his weak areas he still manages to be effective on the floor. He not prefect and he's made plenty of mistakes but he looks better with every new game.
I think that by February there will be a real controversy on our hands. The controversy won't be who's better but it will be more about is it too soon to give Exum most of his minutes against the stars that play the PG position in the NBA.
doubledribble
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As of right now Exum has the 5th highest PER of all rookies. The only players ahead of him are Napier (23 years old), Mirotic (23), Daniels (21), and Ennis (24). Dante is simply far ahead of all other players of his age in understanding the game and playing within himself. Oh, and he also plays a very good defense, athletic, coachable and, by all accounts, works hard in practice. He will become a very good player within a couple of years.
Fishsticks
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I think the difference is that most here had much higher hopes for Kanter and he has been a major disappointment. Trey has always had a much lower ceiling and has been just as, if not more terrible than Kanter. No one is giving him a pass. Longterm he is not much more than a back up. 25th-35th best player at his position. Just lacks the physical tools and skill set to be an everyday starter.
Fishsticks
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Ummm most of the world sees how bad Kanter has been. To not see it yourself and proclaim those who do as uneducated is laughable. Neither Trey or Kanter are cutting it. Not one or the other.
Tarkanian
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+1
every guard with size and a fast first-step should be good at scoring closing to the rim.
This also helps teams offence, for that PG will be defended from a bigger distance than usual to avoid penetration.
This means for that PG the opening up of new passing lanes. This is where great passing instincts of Exum should kick in!
Exum is team-first, pass-first type of PG (or that is what I have wanted to perceive). So, his attacking the rim will enable him to pass more comfortably.
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Good post
Agreed. Funny how DL made sure everyone knew he was Ty's idea, just another crafty move for the tank? No great picks in that draft, so allow a weak one to get a better draft pick?
I think trey can likely be a very good backup pg, if he gets it in his head how he needs to play to succeed. Being number 1 is NOT how he needs to play.
As to Exum, relax folks, he is going to be really good but give him time. And this year will not be his time.
jazzfan1971
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I'm in the minority I guess, but, I like what the coach is doing with Exum right now. I wouldn't fix that a bit, it ain't broke.
If anything I expect Hayward to get some more PG duties....... JUST LIKE CORBIN DID.
Sometimes the new boss is just like the old boss.
If anything I expect Hayward to get some more PG duties....... JUST LIKE CORBIN DID.
Sometimes the new boss is just like the old boss.
addictionary
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Come on now, Burke has his bad nights, maybe a lot more than desired, but he is a baller. A legit PG. He is a great piece to warm the nest for Exum to break his egg.
addictionary
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Also, it is proved by experience that Exum has really good balance once he bumps to the defense up in the air and has the ability to put the ball in the hole and don't usually need to make a circus shot like Burks.
addictionary
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Uhm it appears the name is written without the e. Tong Po.
Hotnick should have warned me.
Hotnick should have warned me.
addictionary
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I agree, but you know what the greatest thing about him is? He's making strides and improving so quickly that the evaluation of people on him went from "He doesn't deserve more than 10-15 minutes playing time" to "Hm, could he be starting?" in two weeks time. We also have to acknowledge that this probably has a lot to do with how frustrating Burke has been playing, though. If Burke gets anywhere near his level from pre-season, I don't think Dante would be getting so many shout-outs for starting spot.
Stifle Tower
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I don't think Dante should start right now, no matter how poorly Burke is playing. What I would do, though, if I were QS is to start to cut Trey's minutes a bit. There's no reason he should be getting 34/per. Cut him back to 30 and give Dante those extra minutes.