X has looked almost as bad as he did in the first half of last season. Looks like he has little control out there and horrible shooting and feel around the rim. Defense ok I guess.
I will make these excuses for him. The slow temp offense and the reality that he is not considered a point guard by the coaching staff put him in positions where he is less likely to succeed. But I am not going to bash Quin for this. He is more astute than I, and he obviously is putting Dante in the positions he thinks he can best help the team.
I am not sure he should see many minutes in the post-season. O'Neale has outplayed him, and Neto probably does what Quin wants with back-up point guard minutes better. I'm thinking Dante will still see the court, just for a few minutes here and there just on the off chance he can spark some good sequences.
I am a bit down about my man X tbh. And this will sound like I am being too quick to judge too early from his comeback... But I think if he gets another option from another team to be a back-up point guard he should trust his instincts and perhaps sign with them. Follow his dream of being a point guard in a different offense where his mistakes and inept shooting may not destroy the system being run.
Dante is a point guard. I am not sure whether he will ever be an NBA calibre one, but he is certainly a bust if he plays any other position imo.
Having said all that. If he was to be offered a multi-year deal from the Jazz, I kind of would understand if he takes it and just tries to become an effective role player etc. Job security is important I understand.
ps Sorry posted this elsewhere initially
