As one of the few existing Aussie jazz supporters, can I warn u all that there will be a huge influx of Aussies now in this site. That's the way we Aussies work.
Can I just say that it is a given with exum that he will have a high bball iq, his ego will be controllable, and he will be desperate to win. You won't have the attitude issues that might tend to affect American athletes more regularly. He will be down to earth and a hard worker.
Looking forward to seeing him contribute.
Duh! That's exactly why we're dogging on him. I would've preferred a little more of a sure thing.
We took a chance on a guy that could be Kobe...
This, exactly this.I wanted Wiggens, Parker or Gordon. They all went top 4. Crapshoot between Exum, Vonleh, Randle and Smart. I wasn't hug on him because there's just not enough info out there. . . but I trust DL and his staff. So we roll with the Aussie and hope he's not Darko. Gotta say it's a swing for the fences pick. DL isn't playing it safe at all!
You mean someone with a predictable ceiling that continues to lead us towards mediocrity? Yeah, we need more players like that.... . We swung for the fences. I won't say we didn't. He's a risk. At least give him a chance before dogging him is my point. You never know what will happen.
You never know what will happen with someone like Stauskas, either. What if he becomes the white Chris Mullin? People act like this is all some exact science or a video game. Like you can see a player's "potential ability" number.
I full admit that someone picked down beyond 5 could end up being a better player. That's why you have to just trust the front office. They know more than we will ever know about Exum and if you have trusted him so far then why stop now? Give the kid a chance.
My problem isn't that I don't trust the office to evaluate talent, my problem is that the whole approach is wrong. Picking the best player available is a bad idea. You fill needs. The Jazz don't need a PG or a SG.