“I think preparation was a really big step for me taking a step forward (in practice and games). Just making sure I’m mentally prepared.”
SALT LAKE CITY — When promising point guard Dante Exum went down with a season-ending knee injury this summer, a bit of gloom and doom loomed over Jazzland.
Two people who didn’t panic about the unfortunate loss of the big and athletic Aussie: Jazz coach Quin Snyder and backup point guard Trey Burke.
Burke felt bad for his teammate, but he also knew this meant his other teammates would need him more than ever.