With the Fifth Pick... Dante Exum

[seattlejazzfan]

Before I make these kind of predictions I want to see their summer league roster, as I'm fairly familiar with the skillset of many players in European leagues.

But if I assume an average summer league roster, I'd say:

Per 36 Minutes:

17Pts, 6 Assists, 4 Reb, 2 Steal, 28% 3pt%, 45% FG%, 70% FT%

So I'll modify that once rosters are leaked.

That seems realistic. Thanks.

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[BTP]

https://instagram.com/p/S7NNo4EoFb/

Dante has some pretty funny pics on his isntagram.

Apparently he also likes Dragonball

 

[Doublea]

One of the best things about Exum is that the Lakers wanted him and we got him!

 

[♪alt13]

I have never searched for these on youpoop. But you can see some sick crossovers in this video. And if you don't think his shake isn't Rose-ish off the dribble, I don't know.

Edit:
Also he's already really good at absorbing contact with his rail thin body. He adds strength and that will get even better. Also you can see instances where he's creative to avoid contact and finish.

His feel for shooting is better than his mechanics. Since then he's worked a ton to improve that and we'll witness that mid July.
I think his shooting will be above average once he getts repetitions in.
Does mechanical flaws and some shots fall in, others barely rattle out.

Free Throw% was low for everyone during the tourney. I think it's normal when you avg 36 min like Exum and play every 24hours for 2 full weeks.
He also had moves to get his pull up in the air mostly uncontested. And with his length and quickness advantage that will translate.

He missed very few open guys and sometimes was able to keep dribbles alive when he saw help in position or scanned the court for an open guy.

lol

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Can't wait til Stock starts working with him. Man.. if this guy learns easily he could be something nasty.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

$5 says his agent placed that there to further the "Exum is a legit PG" hype.

 

[BTP]

lol

Let's meet again after the first summer league game and discuss what we see.

 

[fishonjazz]

This picture is from Dantes Instagram. Notice the book on the left.

https://instagram.com/p/nmf4BGkoHw/?modal=true

Then if you scroll down you see comments by some dumbass name nicdekramer.
Who spell nick without the k?

Also another fan that uses the word "stoked" in his comments....

 

[BTP]

Then if you scroll down you see comments by some dumbass name nicdekramer.
Who spell nick without the k?

Also another fan that uses the word "stoked" in his comments....

Maybe his name is nicolas

 

[fishonjazz]

Maybe his name is nicolas

Good point

 

[UGLI baby]

Maybe his name is nicolas

*Nicholas

 

[Zulu]

Then if you scroll down you see comments by some dumbass name nicdekramer.
Who spell nick without the k?

Also another fan that uses the word "stoked" in his comments....

Srsly.... Dude looks UGLI in his picture!!!

 

[UGLI baby]

#Hotniccc

 

[BTP]

*Nicholas

Some Serbian and Montenegrin guys also are named Nikola. Some of them happen to be badass basketball prodigies.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Then if you scroll down you see comments by some dumbass name nicdekramer.
Who spell nick without the k?

Also another fan that uses the word "stoked" in his comments....

He wanted a "k" but they were gone; Hotttnickkk had already cornered the market.

 

[UGLI baby]

Some Serbian and Montenegrin guys also are named Nikola. Some of them happen to be badass basketball prodigies.

Most of the Nicholas' I know are badass fantasy basketball prodigies.

 

[BTP]

Most of the Nicholas' I know are badass fantasy basketball prodigies.

Didn't know your name is Nicholas. Does it make you feel good or bad that HotttNickkk sports a forum name that's related to yours?

 

[fishonjazz]

Most of the Nicholas' I know are badass fantasy basketball prodigies.

 

[Revolution 9]

Got to give it up to DL.

I was still creaming for Parker or even Gordon. I was depressed when the pick came in.
Now that the dust has settled I'm excited for how things turned out.

We just have to hope these guys pan out. DL made the right choices as of today.

 

[jazzrule]

Just remember how Kobe looked early in his career. Give the kid a few years to put it together before expecting a super star.