(05-17-2024, 01:02 AM)F Gump Wrote: I think you're sleeping on Exum. There's a lot of recency bias on him in these discussions (not just you), and I am in the opposite camp. It wasn't so long ago that he was seen here as the IDEAL 3rd guard to rotate with Luka and Kyrie, because of his skills, his improved shooting, and his defense.
He got injured. While he's healed enough to play, I am guessing he's still a bit hobbled, impacting his effectiveness and shooting in the moment. And now he's seen as yesterdays news, readily discardable.
(05-17-2024, 01:13 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: I’m with FGump on Exum. I saw enough this year not to give up yet. What’s wrong with him might be very fixable. What’s good about him has proven to be hard for the Mavericks to find. In order to have a good team, there will need to be one or two rotation players on minimum contracts, and he represents one of their better chances at that for next season.
I think you guys are misunderstanding my stance. I agree with you that Exum showed good things before he got injured... and I'm not letting recency bias make up my mind.
My point is this.... if the Mavericks get Caruso as well as retain DJJ and Green... then with Caruso + DJJ + Green on the roster, is Exum still needed? Or does he then become surplus to requirements because Caruso, DJJ and Green already give you what he can or might?
I think surplus, because a well-rounded team needs other things too, such as, a shooter with off-ball movement who can hold his own against someone in the same position on defense. Options are nice.