The Dante Exum Thread

[DiplomaticMagic]

eh I see a taller tony parker

hmm i think this is best comp ive seen of exum thus far

[Baka_La Flame]

I see 80% of mock drafts have us taking Exum... which makes me think its going to be anyone but him. OT but i can't wait to play this next 2K with our upgraded roster

[Baka_La Flame]

I see 80% of mock drafts have us taking Exum... which makes me think its going to be anyone but him. OT but i can't wait to play this next 2K with our upgraded roster

[MagicFan32]

Via http://www.nba.com/kings/prospect-profile-dante-exum

“He is skinny, but he is explosive, possessing a dynamic first step that will allow him to get into the lane. He's already an extremely creative passer. His shot is a work in progress, but scouts said it has improved in the last year, to the point where he could be a combo guard in the pros.” - David Aldridge, NBA.com

“Exum has the potential to be a dynamic defender. His quickness and lateral movement enables him to stay with smaller point guards while his size gives him the versatility to defend at the two or three. His size also helps him rebound the ball well at both ends of the court.” - Jim Coughenour, SB Nation

“If you’re an NBA general manager with an Exum fascination, you’re no doubt more fascinated by the idea of what Exum could be, with his 6-6 frame and 6-9.5 wingspan, than by what you’ve actually seen.” – Sean Deveney, Sportingnews.com

“An athletic and intelligent guard with great size, Exum has drawn comparisons to Penny Hardaway and Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams of Philadelphia. Though there's been speculation about his NBA position (largely because of his size), those familiar with his game -- and Dante himself -- are adamant that he's a point guard.” – Jeremy Woo, SI.com

I think us "pro exum" people need to make something clear
we favor drafting him based on his POTENTIAL. he could very well suck his first year in the league, while smart is more productive

i can already see this forum deciding on him based on summer league....he's a project, a long term one, nobody should be expecting him to be good right away

[Smooth_E]

Via http://www.nba.com/kings/prospect-profile-dante-exum

“He is skinny, but he is explosive, possessing a dynamic first step that will allow him to get into the lane. He's already an extremely creative passer. His shot is a work in progress, but scouts said it has improved in the last year, to the point where he could be a combo guard in the pros.” - David Aldridge, NBA.com

“Exum has the potential to be a dynamic defender. His quickness and lateral movement enables him to stay with smaller point guards while his size gives him the versatility to defend at the two or three. His size also helps him rebound the ball well at both ends of the court.” - Jim Coughenour, SB Nation

“If you’re an NBA general manager with an Exum fascination, you’re no doubt more fascinated by the idea of what Exum could be, with his 6-6 frame and 6-9.5 wingspan, than by what you’ve actually seen.” – Sean Deveney, Sportingnews.com

“An athletic and intelligent guard with great size, Exum has drawn comparisons to Penny Hardaway and Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams of Philadelphia. Though there's been speculation about his NBA position (largely because of his size), those familiar with his game -- and Dante himself -- are adamant that he's a point guard.” – Jeremy Woo, SI.com

I think us "pro exum" people need to make something clear
we favor drafting him based on his POTENTIAL. he could very well suck his first year in the league, while smart is more productive

i can already see this forum deciding on him based on summer league....he's a project, a long term one, nobody should be expecting him to be good right away

Without a doubt. I compare this whole Exum/Smart thing to the Wiggins/Parker debate. One is ready now, one is a project with a high ceiling. We have time to wait for Exum. This season and next season he'll go through learning the game.

[MellowRose]

no what need to do is to draft the best talent.....period....by your logic Orthoman we should of drafted Okafor instead of Dwight right? i mean Okafor played against top competition in the NCAA not the high school scrubs Dwight was playing against right? am i right?

damn didnt see this post. even lebron at one point prior to that draft was questioned if he was all hype, the next highschooler to become to a bust. carmelo was the safe pick in that year. now look how that turned out

What happened? LeBron teamed up with 2 other star players and has won 2 championships? Meanwhile, Melo has been **** on by the incompetent Knick's management.

[BadMofoPimp]

Did you all hear the news, Exum is not going to do individual workouts, interviews only. Evidently, there is enough hype about his youtube videos for him to be a top 5 picks anyways.

[Nyce_1]

Did you all hear the news, Exum is not going to do individual workouts, interviews only. Evidently, there is enough hype about his youtube videos for him to be a top 5 picks anyways.

[tranjSAIC]

eh I see a taller tony parker

I agree. If he lives up to that caliber of player, I think that would definitely warrant the #4 selection.

If Exum turns out to be a 4 inch taller Parker, than we have a true alpha dog number one!

[Smooth_E]

eh I see a taller tony parker

I agree. If he lives up to that caliber of player, I think that would definitely warrant the #4 selection.

If Exum turns out to be a 4 inch taller Parker, than we have a true alpha dog number one!

If Dante is truly a taller Tony Parker, and Jabari (is Carmelo) and Wiggins (next McGrady) live up to their respective comparisons, then Exum really is the second best player in this draft.

[orthoman]

I CANNOT BELIEVE IT if it is true.....Exum is not going to do any workouts ?? You've got to be kidding?
My god, IMO I would stay away from this kid..

[thelead]

[tiderulz]

damn didnt see this post. even lebron at one point prior to that draft was questioned if he was all hype, the next highschooler to become to a bust. carmelo was the safe pick in that year. now look how that turned out

no one ever questioned whether Lebron would be a bust. He was always going to be the #1 pick.

[Smooth_E]

I CANNOT BELIEVE IT if it is true.....Exum is not going to do any workouts ?? You've got to be kidding?
My god, IMO I would stay away from this kid..

What won't you believe bro? Consider the source: a guy with a username of "BadMofoPimp".

[Smooth_E]

damn didnt see this post. even lebron at one point prior to that draft was questioned if he was all hype, the next highschooler to become to a bust. carmelo was the safe pick in that year. now look how that turned out

no one ever questioned whether Lebron would be a bust. He was always going to be the #1 pick.

I definitely remember people saying that he was too young to handle the spotlight. This is the same thing with Dwight vs. Emeka

[OrlandO]

I CANNOT BELIEVE IT if it is true.....Exum is not going to do any workouts ?? You've got to be kidding?
My god, IMO I would stay away from this kid..

BMP is a troll. It's not true.

[tiderulz]

damn didnt see this post. even lebron at one point prior to that draft was questioned if he was all hype, the next highschooler to become to a bust. carmelo was the safe pick in that year. now look how that turned out

no one ever questioned whether Lebron would be a bust. He was always going to be the #1 pick.

I definitely remember people saying that he was too young to handle the spotlight. This is the same thing with Dwight vs. Emeka

not being a hater, but do you remember who said that? because he had espn coming to his games as earlier as his sophomore year in the spotlight, so i find this interesting.

[Smooth_E]

I CANNOT BELIEVE IT if it is true.....Exum is not going to do any workouts ?? You've got to be kidding?
My god, IMO I would stay away from this kid..

BMP is a troll. It's not true.

[Smooth_E]

no one ever questioned whether Lebron would be a bust. He was always going to be the #1 pick.

I definitely remember people saying that he was too young to handle the spotlight. This is the same thing with Dwight vs. Emeka

not being a hater, but do you remember who said that? because he had espn coming to his games as earlier as his sophomore year in the spotlight, so i find this interesting.

Honestly and unfortunately, I do not. I truly believe it was ESPN though. May have been Stephen A. Smith or Tom Tolbert that said it after the whole Hummer and throwback jerseys incident before he graduated.

[BadMofoPimp]

I CANNOT BELIEVE IT if it is true.....Exum is not going to do any workouts ?? You've got to be kidding?
My god, IMO I would stay away from this kid..

Evidently, he has been working out with the Lakers already.