Isaac
Years ago

Jazz confirm Dante Exum's injury: torn ACL

A possible torn ACL had been reported and the Jazz's team doctors confirmed the worst possible news for Exum.

The Jazz had been hoping for a play-off push in the Western Conference after a promising finish to last season, but general manager Dennis Lindsey said that was not the team's concern at the moment.

"First and foremost, our overriding concern is with Dante and his long-term health," he said.

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lose
Years ago

So will he be unable to play in the upcoming season? Will he miss all of it or just the first half?

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Anonymous
Years ago

All most likely..

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Isaac
Years ago

Precedent suggests all of it.

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Bo Hamburger
Years ago

Zach Lowe (as usual) has done a great job of breaking down a lot of things about this:

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/exum-strategy-how-one-injury-put-a-crimp-in-utahs-plans-and-raised-more-questions-about-offseason-games/

How's this for an interesting grab? "Last season Exum might have been the worst pick-and-roll ball handler in league history."

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Anonymous
Years ago

Big loss for jazz. Big plans for gobert and exum!

Best of luck on the recovery

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AngusH
Years ago

Not surprised re: the pick and roll comment. He wasn't aggressive in taking it to the basket, nor was he a strong shooter off the dribble. If you're the defender you just go under the screen and stop the pass.

I actually think the year off could be a blessing in disguise. Rehab, build up body strength, work on his shot, and then hit the court in 2016.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Eh. Still have Burke

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gwb
Years ago

The article says mills is unavailable, is that based on assumptions or is that updated news?

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Anonymous
Years ago

#541750

He had a year of that before getting drafted.

Its hard to learn the nuances of the pick n roll without getting getting reps against nba level athletes. Coming back with a smooth stroke would help. I'm not sure how big and strong you want a point guard to get. It would be good for him to get stronger although stay at his current body weight.

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Dave
Years ago

If I were the Jazz I would tank for Simmons

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AngusH
Years ago

#541755

He did, but he was also 18 going on 19. Reality is that he's not going to be able to score around the basket without more muscle. It will help his explosiveness too - he doesn't elevate nearly enough when he does go to the basket, just sort of floats up.

He either needs to become a Shaun Livingston type of player who can take guys down low and knock down the midrange jumper, or bulk up.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Biggest bust?

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AngusH
Years ago

Not even close.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Jonny Flynn would be the biggest bust in the last few years. didnt stop everyone being excited he was coming here of course

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