How Dante Exum Failed in the NBA

Dante Exum's NBA career was very short lived, but there's still time for him to make it back. In this video, let's take a look at everything that caused his demise. Enjoy!
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[@cezaire75roche]

He is back, putting great number for the mavs. I saw some higlights when he was playing for Belgrade in the Euroleague he looked in a good shape, hope he is here for the long term.

[@markomarkovic5729]

Dante's problem was terrible injuries early in his career, so Quin Snyder quickly gave up on him. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell appeared and it was all over for Dante in Utah. I watched him live in Belgrade, amazing motor and first step, but most importantly - good character. He didn't come to Europe just to fulfill a contract, nor did he experience Europe as a step back in his career. He had the opportunity to work with the best European coach ever, who put the ball in his hands and after a month it was clear that no one could guard him in Europe. In the end, he was full of confidence and led the team that should have won the Euroleague, but the Partizan players were suspended because of the brawl caused by the Real Madrid players.

[@brucefurlong9804]

this aged well

[@jlrob85]

I’m Australian and yeah, the hype around Dante seemed a little overblown and suspicious. He also missed the draft workouts too which to me was orchestrated so he wouldn’t have been found out before the draft against seasoned college players.

[@CoolioTheMonkey]

Lol

[@ryu-ken]

great jumper in 2k tho

[@Dontresssmith3757]

Lets be real hes trash he was hyped going into the league i use to argue with ppl they use to defend this dude

[@lilkloud]

It’s over for him 😂

[@akendon7260]

Not hype. Dude was mini Giannis when he got into the league, lanky, athletic and well rounded. We actually thought he would grow 2-3 inches more. Injury is what set him back!

[@OhPee_31]

Who’s here after he started cooking with the mavs?

[@jankuklis7716]

Man, how low has he fallen from being your rival in 2K15.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

From what I’ve seen over the years and from the videos I’ve seen, offense is something that can develop in a young player over time but they need to already have a decent base for it.

[@mattmmixes]

Also a will to improve, that’s what separates Jaylen brown from Ben Simmons.

[@Contiiiii]

Bro he had Exum base how tf he fail such an easy release smh

[@ebhs0089]

No shit

[@Nocing]

@@Contiiiii Ong bro base so fye youn even need sniper

[@TuNnL]

@@mattmmixes what's sad is that if the Brooklyn Nets cannot come to terms with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant is going to demand a trade and the Nets will be building around Ben Simmons. 💁🏻‍♂️🏀🤦

[@danmaks1047]

He's now in hands of greatest European basketball coach ever. I wish him all the best!

[@CaesarCassius]

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[@A_Proud_Serb]

Thank you.We are attacking EL title.Dante is adorbed by the fans and enjoys in Partizan.Hope he will stay next years.From his father words he will stay and Dante want to stay.

[@hahuhihu7364]

@@A_Proud_Serbofc he wants to stay that is his skill level he isn’t good enough to play in the nba

[@ivanln1684]

Now he is a mavericks

[@KM-uh8sf]

@@ivanln1684😢

[@hardywoodaway9912]

time for a remake

[@Anakinskywalkerishere]

Dante you think I'm done son?

[@RuinAngel]

Exum could've become a good 3&D player had him not injure so much, but the Jazz obviously wanted more from him which he never achieved.

[@IvanDiaz-fl6ff]

Not really he played like straight garbage even when he was healthy

[@IvanDiaz-fl6ff]

Even if didn’t have injury’s he’d still be a bust

[@xDaChampKayx]

He’s looking like Penny Hardaway overseas now, he, like a lot of NBA players who fell out of the NBA, has blossomed into a pretty good player.

[@shaheedharun445]

3 n D? His shooting is awful! He was 30.5% career from deep

[@RuinAngel]

First of all, I am sure his percentage will go up if he only take spot up catch and shoot open threes. As long as he plays solid defense, shooting around league average is a good 3&D player. I am not saying he would've become the best 3&D or elite 3&D player...

[@lukaskywalker7791]

Thanks! Exum was drafted during a terrible period for my mavs, so I wasn't keeping up with players on other teams like that. I always heard this and that about him but just now got a clear picture

[@tyson3691]

@@loveofmangos001 facts

[@JacksonWalter735]

I'm jealous. I hope my Magic find our cornerstone soon (hopefully with the upcoming draft)

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@loveofmangos001 yeah we suck. Couldn't win with Shaq, Penny, or Dwight in the finals, couldn't give Tmac any help, basically wasted the 2010s (even trading away Oladipo who became an All-Star with the Pacers before his injury), and we'd probably squander the #1 pick this upcoming draft too. At least the Kings and Pistons have won a championship

[@Charsi_Escobar]

@@JacksonWalter735 kings won a chip?!

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@Charsi_Escobar yeah back in the old days where they were still the Royals.

[@danielvasquez3758]

Glad to see you back with another video!! I remember him playing!! He had the talent and potential!! Sad to see how things turned out!

[@markoeror5996]

Dante found his place in partizan

[@williefaulker]

I remember the hype surrounding him during the draft because he was seen as a unknown prospect and apparently there were some kobe comparisons, kinda not surprised to see tht he didn't live to the hype Andy here's some other video suggestions Drose 2011 mvp season Kobe's first yr without Shaq Basketball in the 70's . Most ppl don't know before magic the league was close to being bankrupt I believe

[@mosesdevadass6056]

I mean if I was around during the 70’s I could see why basketball was failing. Before Magic, it seemed kind of boring and no one really had that cool style of play. Magic made basketball fun and enjoyable. Not to mention off court problems as well.

[@dnceprtymusica]

I thought he was gonna nice too

[@cncaliguy09]

Bird and Magic. Magic is my favorite player but without Bird, Magic isn't as magical

[@aariesharris7894]

@@mosesdevadass6056 Dr. J but yeah he was literally in another league the NBA had to buy his league for basketball to survive

[@williefaulker]

@@mosesdevadass6056 what's even more funnier is tht ppl criticize the league for not really having parity ( it's somewhat changed the past few years cause covid/ injuries and teams underperforming) , but tht was the most parity the league had in the 70s and the league wasn't as good

[@cooper71722]

People only know him because of his goated jumpshot in 2k

[@50Calibruh]

Which 2K? I want to try it out

[@dericksmith1267]

Facts🤣😂

[@teobarajas4242]

@@50Calibruh every 2k 🤣

[@440-fishermandrock8]

casual alert 📢

[@ballsballsballs3617]

@@50Calibruh 21 next gen, his jump shot was so broken😂

[@marccastro2444]

He is now back in nba playing very well in dallas😅

[@rodnnet8397]

I’ll always remember him as the base for my jumpshot 😂😂

[@brucelau2023]

If Dante Exum does make it back into the NBA , for sure he’s gonna be a role player legit , there’s no doubt or question about it

[@williefaulker]

Shoot , as a sixers fan I'll take him on our bench

[@Wickedtingzz]

The warriors should give him a 10 day contract next year . That’s probably the best place for him . Or the Spurs

[@hustleman8797]

Yes there is don't assume he can just be good all of sudden the NBA is tough

[@chicagoblackhawks9840]

nobody's expecting him to be a future mvp if he gets back

[@Dakidpepe]

His never coming back

[@generalgenericgdup]

Who’s here after he just signed a new contract with the Mavericks?

[@SexyLosyon]

Anod now 26 pts on the In-season Champs Lakers. Damn

[@mallymal8050]

Who’s here after the mavs signed him to a 1 year deal?

[@mackenzielabar1982]

great vid man, glad you’re still doin it after all these years. here’s to many many more.

[@brucelau2023]

YESSIR another Andy Hoops Saturday video WHOOP 🙌🏻

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

Imagine comparing Exum to Westbrook or Hardaway.

[@jsmoove81519]

If he developed his shot early on, he could have been a solid player and foundational piece with just shooting and defense. I guess he never got the right guidance

[@Gablablin]

He would have been a slightly worse Delon Wright. Which isn't saying much honestly.

[@Jac0b22]

@@Gablablin Delon Wrights solid

[@analcommando1124]

One thing you didn't mention is that when he was on the Cavs he was going off one night, 25 points off the bench but the Cavs were tanking so he got benched for the rest of the game because it was looking like Exum might win the game for the Cavs. Thats a pretty harsh blow. I think Exum made the same mistake as Thon Maker - rushing into the NBA too early and not being physically or mentally ready. Ben Simmons reluctantly played a year in College and then sat out his first year in the NBA and weirdly enough that allowed him time to develop before playing his first game for the Sixers. Josh Giddey wisely spent a year in the NBL before moving to the NBA. Joe Ingles was also a rookie the same year Exum was a rookie on that Jazz team but he had spent years playing in Australia and Europe and was mentally and physically ready for the NBA despite being way less talented than Exum. If you look at the beginning of Exum's 3rd season of play, 2017-18, he was averaging 8.1 ppg on increased fg%, increased assists to 3.1 and was looking good until he got injured for the third time. I believe if he didn't get injured in the 2017-18 season he could have developed into a top player. But when he got injured for the 3rd time I think time had run out. Jazz needed immediately production, not development and Exum never found another home. Also, Exum and Maker joined bad teams that quickly turned their fortunes around - much quicker than their development and they were both left out in cold as a result. I think guys like Devin Booker, Trae Young, Zach LaVine are lucky. They got to develop and make mistakes on bad teams. When Exum returned from his 1st major injury the Jazz were already back in the playoffs.

[@wallacewyche81]

Those guys were also fortunate enough to stay healthy and really develop year after year. Rehab really stunts your growth ad a young player. Also, it's worth noting that Exum was playing the wrong postion. He should've played SG and possible SF, it was also a bad scheme fit for his skillset.

[@guillemdc]

I agree with most of your comment, but I have to disagree with Ingles being "way less talented than Exum". Exum's body may be, but Joe had a special talent to play the game despite his lack of athleticism. Ingle's talents are his shot, court vision and intuition in defense. Exum could hope to compensate them with his: speed, strength and length. Exum's skills are flashier, but Ingles' are maybe even more effective.

[@melvinchapman-wfg6355]

His defense warrants another chance and he was all over his opponent on defense which which can lead to increased injuries and he showed significant improvement in Cleveland on the offense. Give him an opportunity to increase his strength and durability and he is worth the investment because he is 6’6 g/f with his wingspan.

[@dukekong2412]

After that Warrior loss one of the few things that can cure me is a new Andy Hoops vid. Great content as always!

[@dan7440]

Celtics in 6

[@leahcimoyatse5511]

@@dan7440 Bruh

[@guillemdc]

He's playing very good, especially in defense, this year in Barcelona. Some poster dunks here and there and hustle plays. He won't live up to his hype, but he can still ball!

[@BlackGrape97]

If you can't make it in the nba who cares

[@guillemdc]

@@BlackGrape97 believe it or not, there's a whole world beyond the USA. Check out the results of the last world cup in 2019. Tatum, J. brown, D.Mitchell, K.Middleton, etc. lost in quarterfinals to France and Spain won the tournament with most of its roster built up with FIBA players. Also, Exum just signed with Partizan and I bet he's gonna earn waaaay more than you 😉.

[@vsociety820]

@@guillemdc facts

[@camerontillis115]

​@@BlackGrape97well he just did again

[@BlackGrape97]

@@guillemdc lmao he's not going to sleep with you bro. And nooooo you destroyed me! A nba player getting paid millions make more than me??! 🥺🥺🥺

[@trenthorton4227]

Man.. He was one of my favorites coming out of that class but was so disappointing. I wanted him to be good so badly. Him and Wiggins were both guys I loved coming into the league and always rooted for. Wiggins is still one of my favorite players, and Exum I'll still always root for

[@sebbyh9764]

He’s doing ok now at the Mavs

[@adriiiii__6059]

I'm a Barcelona fan and I'm pretty impressed about Exum, he is very good, he has been playing great, but again, injuries. Let's hope he can stay healthy

[@GlenLehane]

His NBA story isn't over yet, he just spent the season in Europe playing for Barcelona, after having an impressive Olympic campaign

[@hjr834]

Great point!

[@KB-ce5sh]

Dont get your hopes up...it's over

[@GlenLehane]

@@KB-ce5sh we shall see....

[@jasonhuang6332]

@@GlenLehane brother he's on 6ppg in Euroleague its over

[@MaineOneV1]

Its over

[@Nets-pn6qt]

Can you make a how good was Nick Van Exel actually vid? Like so Andy can see

[@Daejohn]

he will always be a legend in the 2k community 😤😂

[@averageblackguy777]

Make an updated video

[@bangerisbestjohn8556]

AWSOME VID KEEP IT UP

[@Wyliecoy0te]

Dallas Maverick fan watching this in July 2023

[@TheProfessorFunk]

Part 2: Coming Soon!

[@flibbidyx2]

I watched Exum a lot. The analysis of his game as a rookie is spot on. He was extremely tentative on offense and that would lead to slow decision-making. He would often find himself open and in a position to attack, but because he was too hesitant, the defense would recover and he would then make a decision when it was too late, leading to mistakes. His defense really did shine though, and he was so, so quick! He had speed both laterally and in a straight line. His on-ball defense coupled with the emergence of Rudy Gobert on the interior helped transform the Jazz into one of the league's best defenses when both were on the floor. However, both were offensive liabilities on a team that already lacked scoring punch. From there, the injuries sapped whatever remaining potential he had and he was eventually shipped to Cleveland for Jordan Clarkson. You'd love to see him get another chance because he's a really great guy, but he'll need to develop skills that don't just rely on his athleticism, some of which has been lost due to those injuries. Only time will tell.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

If Dante Exum ever makes it back, it will be as a role player.

[@KITT5]

He is a role player on FC Barcelona.

[@alajuwonhiggins8865]

He not making it back.

[@markjordan5478]

Maybe if someone get hurt bad on a team maybe

[@Byronic19134]

@@alajuwonhiggins8865 he's back.

[@camerontillis115]

​@@alajuwonhiggins8865you're wrong

[@michaelscalzo6716]

Bro was the biggest villain in nba 2k my career storyline history then bounced

[@Demar0187]

Sorry I had to light him up every time we played in 2k

[@LockeDemosthenes2]

I remember the Jazz acting like Dante Exum and Rodney Hood were future stars who were going to become franchise players for the team. I even have a t-shirt from Utah's annual open practice in 2014 that had pictures of Exum and Hood on it. Pretty hilarious in retrospect. Good example of how hype doesn't mean anything. Especially considering that a few years later they drafted Donovan Mitchell with absolutely no hype around him, and he actually DID become a star that turned the franchise around.

[@borisgulic9660]

Dante come back after Partizan he will be ready to Rock the NBA. Dante Exum in Denver with Jokic 😉 that will be fantastic

[@hahuhihu7364]

nah not really just because you are serbian you are just yapping even tho it makes no sense

[@borisgulic9660]

@@hahuhihu7364 Exum was a Great Player he have the first time no Luck with his injury. I posted this message 3 month before he sign a contract in the NBA. And that I'm Serb but I see what Jokic doing in the NBA. Your Post you are Serb... makes not logic. Jokic makes all players better. He plays Team Basketball. Watch what Charles Barkley and Shap talking. Maybe you understood the Game Basketball.

[@meditationkings6025]

Great video

[@brianschanne6941]

In Philadelphia I remember being mad we got Embiid bc we had Noel and everyone wanted Dante Exum. Thank god we didn’t do that. But we missed on every pick after until Maxey

[@AwesomeAmity]

U technically did draft tatum but shouldnt have traded him

[@youngandyx]

the process would've actually worked if ben simmons and markelle fultz didnt randomly forget what a fuckin jumper was

[@AwesomeAmity]

@@youngandyx if they kept tatum

[@hijisfriend9030]

​​@@youngandyx in his defense, Markelle has a health problem. Simmons tho 👀

[@youngandyx]

@@AwesomeAmity they never drafted Tatum bro

[@kirentarrech1992]

Exum is now in FC Barcelona in europe. He is a key player who can carry the team when needed. He can really throw it down!! Has some westbrook like dunks!!

[@papaperc522]

Just got signed to the mavericks!

[@thisguy5777]

These highlights are brutal

[@sherwoodd1]

This aged well

[@johncane2304]

Yeah..we cannot judge one player struggle,it might turned some tables

[@craigslater8227]

He'll get another shot. Won't live up to previous hype but I believe he'll carve a nice career as a role player. Played well in Europe the past season

[@alajuwonhiggins8865]

LMMFBAO.

[@mayor_obrien6751]

Anyone watching this video after the Mavs picked him up?

[@A1KX100]

Lol I remember this dude. He was one of our “rivals” in 2K my career 🤣🤣 can’t remember which 2K game it was.

[@mrgreenelight13]

2k15 😂

[@christianjay3656]

He's doing good as a Mavs now.

[@bannedcommander2932]

"He didn't go to an American college"? Foreign players going to US colleges is very rare because they often grow up playing for professional clubs. Scouts need to do their job properly instead of waiting for it to come to them.

[@bryladam]

I believe that MCW's strong rookie year definitely pushed his draft stock..

[@jacoriadams]

Dante Exum reminds me of Michael Carter-Williams, but more athletic, overall they're both trash.

[@LEBOSH1ER]

Unfinished business

[@bigkev2668]

he used to work out at my college in the offseason/summers back around 2014-2016 time, his austrialian friend went to my school. nicest guy, super timid

[@A_Proud_Serb]

Everything has its own way in life. That's why now Dante plays in b.c. Partizan phenomenally. He is adored by the fans and enjoys being in Belgrade. And we are attacking the title in the Euroleague. What more could a man want? 🖤🤍🖤

[@hahuhihu7364]

he could be on the nba as he was expected to be nba star and not a nba reject who plays in europe instead of nba

[@imdbtruth]

He's in Dallas now, and I really think he's going to be a solid role player for them.

[@cameronnorth4992]

Hey Andy idk how much you read your comments but if you could make a vid about Jarrett Culver and how he went from the lottery to a bust. Thanks big fan!

[@billzglo_1]

Is crazy cus i think about bro all the time & lately too .

[@NebyouSolomon-ek7fy]

Dante exum career is not over he is averaging 21.7 points 5.3 assists 4.7 rebounds shooting 64 from fg and 66 from 3

[@NebyouSolomon-ek7fy]

In the past 3 games

[@NebyouSolomon-ek7fy]

Now with the mavs he is shooting 40 from 3 52 percent from fg

[@runthelikes]

I've never got the hype with this guy especially when the one scout compared him to a young Kobe Bryant

[@bungflop6433]

I always remember seeing Dante Exum in every single ad so it was strange when I found out he did not do well in the NBA

[@youngnick1800]

He balling now

[@johnconnor210]

If exxum comes back to the NBA he would make a great wing/peremiter defender. He could be a bruce bowen or tevor ariza type. But guys like him are great ambassadors for Australian basketball.

[@LIBREPUB]

I’m a big Jazz fan, I was thrilled with the selection of Dante. He showed so much upside, but just couldn’t stay healthy. Yes, he was a beast on D.

[@o_mrfrags1357]

As a jazz fan this always makes me wonder what would happen if he figured it out

[@sarc4sm68]

All u had to do was develop a 3 and play D like ur life depends on it then u always gon have a spot for a roster. Most dude never knew that lol

[@gr8tfishgr8tfish99]

I remember some comparisons to Kobe despite the limit tape available at the time. He was the mystery man

[@ren2871]

The 2014 draft had an insane amount of hype around it. Guys like Wiggins, Exum and Gordon (Marcus Smart also to a degree) were getting so much hype simply based on their physical tools. Then Jabari Parker was seen also seen as surefire player. That draft did give us Jokic and Embiid, Smart did just win defensive player of the year but still, I can recall just how much excitement there was around the first 9 picks of so. So many loved Noah Vonleh too lol

[@shun8733]

Lmao yah . Tht was one of the most overhyped drafts ever

[@hollowendeavor]

I’ve been using Exum’s release in jumpsuit creator for years 😤

[@Showtyme_33]

That exum base be hitting different tho

[@gio6166]

Thanks for this, the other day I couldn't remember the name of the guy that looks exactly like RJ Hampton

[@marlinmcshan4078]

Welcome to the Mavs. As a mavs fans, I have hope that J. KIDD can bring out the best in Exum.

[@imdbtruth]

I think Dallas is his best shot so far. They need his defense, and he's good friends with Green who he's played with on the Australian National Team.

[@harrisonclub]

Amazingly he's only (almost exactly) 2 years older than rookie Chris Duarte... he may not be cut out for an 82 game league but he'd offer a lot at the end of an NBA bench.

[@jumbokevin]

Quin Sydner single handedly destroyed his career. He was benched the moment he made a mistake and he was put behind the likes of Shelvin Mack and Trey Burke for crying out loud

[@KB-qk1ic]

Utah rushed him and he couldn't develop his game. They were determined to get trey Burke off the floor and replaced Burke with an even more flawed pg.

[@hustleman8797]

They literally gave him an extension they definitely gave him time and kept hope for long enough

[@sidneydean.]

How do you develop a guy that keeps suffering from significant injuries?

[@KB-qk1ic]

@@hustleman8797 @Sidney Dean don't misunderstand, I'm not saying it's utah's fault that he couldn't develop. But they did misuse him. Exum should not have been placed at the point, and he needed a true point to play off of. Likely never would have become star like many expected but he still could have become a better role player

[@nolahoops7812]

I feel like he deserves another chance. Could be a decent backup pg

[@LTRUTH334]

The Lakers can used him, 76ers nvm the Nets can used him as the backup pg

[@sladeslaya9487]

He had numerous chances tf

[@lachlaneberle2889]

@@sladeslaya9487 he was good in the olympics

[@hustleman8797]

He had multiple chances he's just not good enough to play in the NBA and that's ok

[@FelixGonzalez-nw2uq]

@@hustleman8797 he was in the rockets for a couple of times, he was an entire year injured, then we let him play a bit in garbage time and he looked like crap too. I think those injuries costed him his career unfortunately.

[@pharaoh6625]

Exum was terrible in the NBA, but his jumpshot base saved my 2K21 career so salute lol

[@abdullahi2x979]

Legendary jump shot on 2k20

[@mattmmixes]

2k20 is wild because the most mid three point shooters would be shooting like Curry, no wonder the game got boring pretty quick.

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

I think Derrick Rose and Kristaps Porzingis and DeMarcus Cousins and Shaun Livingston and Dante Exum would have been great superstar players if not for their anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

[@ChuloInYourCulo]

Rose was already a superstar and cousins was borderline 1st/2nd bear center at one point but I see your point

[@Lordeightbane]

Livingston had a solid career even after that horrible leg injury.

[@Goofbirdent]

That torn ACL right after his rookie year crippled the rest of his career

[@FreshmanMedia1]

I remember he had a commercial featuring him during the draft. I was so upset when Orlando passed on him

[@learninggravybear2880]

As a Jazz fan I fell for all the hype when he came in. I was always super hopeful that he would be our version of Penny Hardaway. I gave up on him the last year the Jazz had him as I finally thought it was time to trade him and they did for Clarkston who's been a lot better for Utah then he was. I don't think he'll find his way back into the NBA due to how much hype he had and how big of a let down it was. I wouldn't mind the Jazz bringing him back as a back up PG to Conley or 3rd string combo guard on a way better contact then the 10 mil he was making before they traded him.

[@jesterpoker]

I remember this dude from 2k15. that was the first game that I started mycareer

[@lostone9700]

He got hurt. The end! Its too bad though. i remember during that one playoff series where he looked like he was going to be a factor then he promptly disappeared right back into obscurity the following season.

[@lifeismtbb]

He's coming back to the NBA, good luck Dante, your grobari love you! 🖤🤍

[@miguelrodriguez5590]

nice! I saw him playing in Barcelona 3 months ago (spanish league), I was impressed by the athleticism but somehow he just couldn't finish very often because he was instantly fouled as soon as he accelerated (in europe the floor is smaller too). incredible athlete but the finishing capabilities lack

[@chrizyzz1008]

he still got potential, just needs to be in the right system. good defender and facilitator, can get to the rim any time he wants (finishing is below average but dunks are still pretty impressive) and has an improved jumpshot. coach synder never let him develop and work through his mistakes, was so frustrating to watch. could see him make an nna comeback especially after his strong olympics and solid play with barcelona, not as a star or anything but a derrick white type of guy who'll contribute on both ends.

[@kryslerb]

Unfortunately no one is going to take a chance on him

[@johntrelthomas841]

He's cooked bro. Never had a great offensive base to work with. Particularly his inability to shoot and finish at the rim.

[@denzelminimo1883]

He needs more time playing in Barcelona, tbh

[@xylynthian753]

He's about to be 27 next month. At that age, you don't see any major leaps in skill unless you're a generational talent.

[@Bally0207]

He back now

[@fashokayy]

Now we all just use his jumpshot in 2k. It's Tuff, he had potential to be a star. But now it's his jumpshot in 2k.

[@Angel818MEX]

Watched him with the jazz for years never saw any glimpse of westbrook athleticism??

[@DDOR164]

this aged like fine wine

[@filebeg6260]

maybe it's not over 😀

[@ChewyChicken589]

It's not all his fault, Quinn didn't trust him enough Also, doesn't he have one of the coolest names ever?

[@poopeata01]

look at dante man...so inspirational

[@AlbertWChang]

Once again, durability is an incredibly important factor in a player’s career success!!

[@benbutter]

He's backkkk

[@billblaski9523]

I remember those I think Foot Locker commercials with Exum lol

[@hellboy30098]

I remember him as your rival from 2k honestly I forgot he was an actual player

[@tripleDsteve]

Welcome back go Mavs🎉

[@bogdanvlajinac3714]

Didn't failed anything.He is a better player on a better place.