10-09-2024, 12:19 PM
(10-09-2024, 10:28 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: @ShamsCharania
Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum is expected to miss three months after undergoing right wrist surgery, sources tell ESPN. Extended early loss to Mavericks backcourt.
It doesn't seem to be season ending, which is sort of good news. Sucks, he can't build on solid health and is already hurt.
It opens up an opportunity for someone else. There was going to be someone who wasn't going to be happy with minutes. It will be an opportunity for someone to sink or swim.
Regarding Exum vs Dinwiddie. I think peak Dinwiddie is the better player, but he has been pretty bad since leaving Dallas. I think I like Exum when everyone is healthy. For instance, if I had to pick one player who would be more productive if they only scored 4 points in 12 minutes, I think Exum is the easy answer. He just does a lot of little things. Kidd seemed to lose some confidence in him in the playoffs though. Peak Dinwiddie may be better when Luka is out and we need someone to get some baskets. I expect Dinwiddie will get the minutes early, but I do wonder how long a leash Kidd has if he does not have strong runs early in the season.