Game 56 DIRKIE:

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This was a very well balanced team on the floor tonight. For the most part, great teamwork. 7 players in double figures.

Aside from the scoring Omax does/did he's a defensive disruptor. Not a finished product yet, but he's inching closer.

Kessler Edwards. Hey...I don't have anything bad to say about him. He's long and defensive minded...and can score a bit.

Dinwiddie! He's certainly nice to have when you need him. I'm not going to mention his shortcomings...because I've already done that ad nauseum.

Dante Exum. I've always been high on him, though I do hope he can stay healthy. The game he played tonight is not a total outlier. He's always been able to score...and play defense. Why he didn't in earlier games (like last year) I don't know...unless he was told not to.

Max Christie? So far this guy is the star of the trade. He has, or will, earn a solid starting job. Great decisions, good scoring, and good defense. What's not to like?

Naji Marshall. He's always looked awkward to me, sort of, but maybe a better description is a Tasmanian Devil basketball player. Very elusive with a big bite.

Brandon Williams provided some good minutes until he fouled out.

So...I figure that Exum and Christie are the two candidates for my Dirkie.

And I choose...Dante Exum.