12-19-2023, 03:47 PM
(12-19-2023, 03:40 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: SD would go on those heaters and he was baller in clutch time. I don't see Exum getting to that level offensively. But he's way better defensively and over the last 7 games, he's has been more efficient offensively than SD ever was. Kidd used to say SD played downhill and I think Exum has one-up'ed SD there too. It's only been 7 games so I'm also tempering my enthusiasm but Exum is making both Green and Hardy look expendable. Exum pushes the pace offensively, he's a high IQ playmaker, and might be the best point-of-attack defender on the roster. If he keeps it up for another month I think you'll find THJ, Green, Hardy, Prosper, and Kleber all available for the right PF upgrade (e.g. Isaiah Stewart)
He has been great, and probably does make it easier to sent out Timmy, Green or Hardy (although I'm not sure any of those guys have much value). I'm not sure he has much impact on whether we send out Prosper or Maxi, but honestly those guys don't have much value either right now.