I'm a bit torn. There is general over reaction here about Gordons shooting, and he proved it in a lot if workouts. Everybody gives Wiggins a pass on shooting and attitude, and over amplified Gordon's because of FTs. Fact is, Gordon led the country in finishes at the rim and has a very bright future.
I can't find the quote, but essentially it was that Handy had seen enough of Exum and they had Gordon right above Exum.
Personally I trust Jazz scouting, and they had Exum directly above Gordon. The gap among the top 4 is not that big. Gordon was not that far behind Wiggins (I watched the game in high school where they played against each other, and neither of them were the best player on the court). So, if Jazz scouting is right, then we have a player who could potentially be as much of a franchise changer as a Wiggins or Parker... Just needs more time to get there.
Since the next 2 years are going to be slow regardless, I'm content for a developmental pick. Wiggins would be, Gotdon would be, and Exum will be .
There is some encouraging stuff about Exum, particularly him testing through the roof in competitive drive. That I love, that's why I could never get all the way on the wiggins band wagon.
End of the day, I think we should all be ecstatic that we walked away with Exum. Would the a jazz have liked Parker or Wiggins? Sure... But by the Jazz big board we just got the number 3 pick.
As for Gordon, wish him the best.