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I don’t think the issue with Exum was on court play.  I loved what I saw last year.  Although Kidd lost some trust in the playoffs.  It is availability.  He has been out this year all year.  Comes back and plays well but is now dealing with Achilles tightness.  I think best case he is a 20 minute player.  Although his body constantly looks like it is a dive away from a season ending injury.


Anyone notice how smart Christie and Edwards are on defense?  Their rotations are very good.  How they effortly switch when players switch positions is really nice.  Not many missed assignments when two guys are guarding one man.  Also despite being skinny, max really battles inside.  He uses leverage good and while over powered at times, he also makes some plays against bigger guys.  I want to see him the rest of the season, but I see now reason why he can’t be a part of a three guard rotation.  The mid range drive pull up jumpers at his length are very promising.

It is a shame we had all these injuries.  We weren’t winning the title regardless but I really think Nico and Kidd thought we would be a tough out with a healthy Davis, PJ and Gafford playing (not sure if Lively will be back or not). The fight and toughness that physical team would play with would have been fun.