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Will Dante Exum Make the Leap In Year 3?

Do you think Dante will make a leap in year 3

  • Yes, to legit Starting Point Guard

    Votes: 15 34.9%

  • Yes, but only as a good back up PG

    Votes: 19 44.2%

  • No, I think Exum needs another year or 2 to develop

    Votes: 6 14.0%

  • No, I think Exum is destined to be a bust

    Votes: 3 7.0%
  • Total voters
    43
Tom Pitt

Tom Pitt

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Just FYI, I'm saying year 3 as in not counting his torn ACL year. If you want you can think in terms of year 4 though. but I think it's much ado about nothing.

Last year, when someone asked me a question about Exum, the first thing I'd often say would be something along these lines: "The pubescent Aussie? that kid has the tools but is there anything he's actually good at offensively?"

I don't think anyone in their right mind would disagree with me. I mean, It doesn't take a genius to figure out the limitations. Just a quarter of causal spectating might suffice. Maybe even less time than that. But obviously he contains intrigue.

That said, I suppose it's easier to drink the Mitchell Koolaid since he hasn't had many opportunities to disappoint, but Exum's performance in summer league felt like more a renaissance than it did a cheap thrill. Because, the truth is I saw Exum do things I had never seen him do-- for the first time, I swear I saw the intrigue of not just gifted athleticism, but gifted athleticism with a dose of budding skill sprinkled in, bubbling at the brim, and rolling down the sides.

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, If I were a betting man, I'd stand to wager Dante makes the kind of leap that will get us excited about his future again.

What do you think?
 
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You write very well dude. It really comes down to his skill development, Mitchell is just so much more skilled. If Exum really has worked on his skills he could still get there. I see him being a bit player defensive specialist, or if he truly does develop I think his leap will be enormous if he can marry skulls with his physical traits. Might not even know for another couple of years
 
I think Exum should be one of the better backup PG's this year. IDK if it will constitute a "leap".
 
I've drunk the Rubio kool-aid though, so I don't see Exum being very happy staying in Utah long-term if he does indeed take a leap. Will probably be an eric bledsoe situation where we basically have to trade him.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
I think Exum should be one of the better backup PG's this year. IDK if it will constitute a "leap".
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Saint Cy of JFC said:
I've drunk the Rubio kool-aid though, so I don't see Exum being very happy staying in Utah long-term if he does indeed take a leap. Will probably be an eric bledsoe situation where we basically have to trade him.
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I think we can get pretty liberal or stingy with what the term leap means. For me, in this context, if he can get to the line, shoot 3's at league average. Shoot above league average in the restricted area, make our defense better when he's in the game. I would say that's a reasonable leap and a certain one as well.

I like Rubio but If Exum's trajectory starts to trend in the kind of way a leap would require, Rubio starts to get expendable right? I think in this case you would rather have Exum because his ceiling would start to look realistically higher.
 
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DownUnder said:
Might not even know for another couple of years
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This.

Any reasonable NBA fan knew Exum was a 3+ year project when drafted, and that was before an entire year missed due to injury.

Best case scenario for the Utah Jazz is that Exum improves slowly this year, allowing the team to re-sign him to a reasonable contract.

This so-called breakout year isn't realistic nor desirable. Slow improvement with a reasonable extension is a great outcome, with a bargain extension being the best case scenario.
 
Crocodile Dante said:
I would love to see exum in the discussion for MIP.

I don't think if he breaks out that the jazz would have to trade him.

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I think it would depend what areas he improves. If he really takes a leap on offense to become that slashing/scoring guard and shoots 3s ok then I don't thinks we'd need to trade him but if his outside shooting remains mediocre while his playmaking/ penetrating game takes off then there's no point having 2 versions of Rubio
 
Probably depends a little on the role that he is given. I'm worried he is not going to be given any real opportunities to run sets.

I have some real fear it's going to be the Rubio, Ingles and DM show at point guard.

Exum should leave if the FO and coach want him to be a 3D guy (even if that means Europe IMO).
 
Et tu Brute said:
Probably depends a little on the role that he is given. I'm worried he is not going to be given any real opportunities to run sets.

I have some real fear it's going to be the Rubio, Ingles and DM show at point guard.

Exum should leave if the FO and coach want him to be a 3D guy (even if that means Europe IMO).
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Europe lol, mate relax ! I think Mitchell this year will back up Hood and Exum plays Rubios backup. Just see what unfolds before fretting too much. And rejoice Mack isn't around or that theon greyjoy doesn't need to be appeased
 
Many of the Jazz players take big leaps in their 3rd and 4th years. DL was talking about it wrt Jingles and how he expects big improvements from last year to this. But I agree that Dante will 1. have every chance to take leaps and bounds. 2. SHOULD be competing for MIP on this team for the season by year's end.
 
I think he turns into a good rotational player. He will have to have a significant jump in multiple facets of the game to become a legit starting PG.
 
It would be awesome if he did. I just don't see it. Maybe in a few more years, but I don't think this is his year.
 
DownUnder said:
Europe lol, mate relax ! I think Mitchell this year will back up Hood and Exum plays Rubios backup. Just see what unfolds before fretting too much. And rejoice Mack isn't around or that theon greyjoy doesn't need to be appeased
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This. But Exum said earlier this summer he wants to be a starter. I think a trade demand gets voiced behind the scenes - and that would be ok. Jazz now have a pretty young PG (Rubio's just 26) and Mitchell may be able to slot in as a combo guard. Jazz really need to get a big SF (Ingles can be a backup at the 2/3)and a PF to replace Favs (unless he fully recovers and is re-signed).

But who knows, maybe Exum continues to develop, the Jazz match a reasonable offer (or make him one) and Exum/Mitchell become the backcourt tandem of the future and Rubio leaves after his contract is up. Too much talent is a good problem to have after the likes of Burke, JLIII, Mack, etc.
 
Jack Strop said:
This. But Exum said earlier this summer he wants to be a starter. I think a trade demand gets voiced behind the scenes - and that would be ok. Jazz now have a pretty young PG (Rubio's just 26) and Mitchell may be able to slot in as a combo guard. Jazz really need to get a big SF (Ingles can be a backup at the 2/3)and a PF to replace Favs (unless he fully recovers and is re-signed).

But who knows, maybe Exum continues to develop, the Jazz match a reasonable offer (or make him one) and Exum/Mitchell become the backcourt tandem of the future and Rubio leaves after his contract is up. Too much talent is a good problem to have after the likes of Burke, JLIII, Mack, etc.
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I just saw that statement as he wants to be that type of player, not so much "i should be starting and i'll be pissed if i'm not" kind of thing
 
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