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Analyzing The Exum vs. Smart Summer League Duel

by Cameron Schott

Jul 7, 2015 3:09 PM

Summer League action is back in Utah, and Monday’s opening night saw sophomore point guards Dante Exum and Marcus Smart square off. After being drafted with the No. 5 and No. 6 overall pick in 2014, the young floor generals showed why they’ll be valuable pieces for their respective organizations.

While they may play the same position, Smart and Exum differ immensely in their physical stature. Exum, a 6-foot-6, 190-pounder, is a quicker 19-year-old oozing with potential. He played in all 82 games for the Jazz as a rookie, starting in 41 contests, but averaged just 4.