Gyp Rosetti
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Um, no. I wasn't making your point. I was simply stating how his game is much more indicative of an NBA 3, not a 4, like you've stated he so clearly will be.
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Um, no. I wasn't making your point. I was simply stating how his game is much more indicative of an NBA 3, not a 4, like you've stated he so clearly will be.
Who has some Voodoo doctor contacts in the bayou?
We need a voodoo doll for the Nets starters to make sure they tank the rest of the season.
A 3 game win streak is unacceptable, we need a good pick.
We need a voodoo doll for the Nets starters to make sure they tank the rest of the season.
A 3 game win streak is unacceptable, we need a good pick.
The good news is that they have not exactly beaten any elite teams.
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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Let's not leave anything to chance voodoo it is.
BENTLEY
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read up on 3 euros Vala, Motie, and Vesely
https://basketball.realgm.com/artic...Prospects_(Valanciunas_Motiejunas_And_Vesely)
Examining Europe's Top Draft Prospects (Valanciunas, Motiejunas And Vesely)
By: Erildas Budraitis
Mar 09, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Kevin Seraphin, a rookie with the Wizards, was the only European player selected in the first round in the 2010 NBA Draft.
However, while Seraphin spends symbolic minutes on the court and is waiting for his chance, four big men from Europe -- Enes Kanter, Jonas Valanciunas, Donatas Motiejunas and Jan Vesely -- will likely hear their name in the first round of 2011 NBA Draft and those European talents will try to shake things up in the league.
While Kanter can’t play for UK and is preparing for the NBA without actual game action, here is a quick look at how other three Europeans have been playing this season.
Jonas Valanciunas - Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania)
Quick stats: 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds in 15 minutes in Euroleague, 12.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.2 blocks in 21 minutes in Lithuanian championship.
One of the most promising young European talents, Valanciunas already has a significant role in his Euroelague debut season in Lietuvos Rytas. Valanciunas, who will turn 19 on May, has appeared in 14 Euroleague games, eight starts and being at young age, surprisingly proved himself as one of the most productive big men in the league.
Numbers speak for them selves: the Lithuanian center averages 7.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in only 15 minutes. That means Valanciunas scores 0.51 points (12th result in the league) and grabs 0.36 rebound (second result) per minute. Despite Valanciunas’ productiveness and consistency, head coach Aleksandr Trifunovic has limited center’s minutes as Valanciunas played 20 minutes or more only twice during this Euroleague season. The main reason of that is Valanciunas still lack of muscles and needs to improve his arsenal of offensive moves.
What is more important, Valanciunas shoots an incredible 70 percent from short distance and 92 percent from the free throw line in Euroleague. It seems that Valanciunas has everything what it takes to be a great NBA center - talent, body, experience and relentless work ethic.
Donatas Motiejunas - Benetton Trevizo (Italy)
Quick stats: 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds in 29 minutes in Eurocup, 12.4 points, 4.1 rebounds in 24 minutes in Italian championship.
Donatas Motiejunas, another big man from Lithuania, earned his coach’s trust and received more playing time in Eurocup this season. The 20-year-old forward’s minutes went up from 20 to 29, and so did his scoring and rebounding numbers. However, his inconsistent free throw shooting should make NBA teams worry as Motiejunas made only 31 of his 53 shots in Eurocup this year.
It’s easy to see that Motiejunas body is maturing and its getting ready for the NBA. Nevertheless, his inconsistency, defending and rebounding skills are questionable and that is why Motiejunas will probably miss the Top-5, but it’s difficult to believe that this kind of versatile talent won't be drafted in Top 10 or at least Top 15.
Jan Vesely - Partizan Belgrade (Serbia)
Quick stats: 10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds in 27 minutes in Euroleague, 9.9 points, 4.7 rebounds in 24 minutes in Adratic league.
It seems that Jan Vesely is the most mentally ready for the NBA European player of all prospects. It was the third Euroelague season for Vesely and he feels that it’s time to make it to the NBA - the Czech talent has officially declared that he’s entering this year’s draft.
A lot of people say Vesely probably made a mistake by skipping last year’s draft as he believed that working with coach Dusko Vujosevic would help him progress faster. However, Vujosevic left the team and the 20-year-old forward had a difficult start to the season but lately started “to do his thing”. Vesely scored only 16 points, made 6-of-15 from the field in first three Euroleague games.
Of course, we cannot compare this season with last one, where Vesely helped Partizan reach Euroleague Final Four, but there probably was more good than bad this year.
Vesely scored 17 twice against Montepaschi and Caja Laboral during the Euroleague season and finished maybe his last Euroleague season strong - ending up with season-high 23 points and 6 boards against Efes Pilsen. Vesely proved that he’s the same talented and gifted player as he was last season.
Read more: https://basketball.realgm.com/artic...anciunas_Motiejunas_And_Vesely)#ixzz1GDgD6CL6
https://basketball.realgm.com/artic...Prospects_(Valanciunas_Motiejunas_And_Vesely)
Examining Europe's Top Draft Prospects (Valanciunas, Motiejunas And Vesely)
By: Erildas Budraitis
Mar 09, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Kevin Seraphin, a rookie with the Wizards, was the only European player selected in the first round in the 2010 NBA Draft.
However, while Seraphin spends symbolic minutes on the court and is waiting for his chance, four big men from Europe -- Enes Kanter, Jonas Valanciunas, Donatas Motiejunas and Jan Vesely -- will likely hear their name in the first round of 2011 NBA Draft and those European talents will try to shake things up in the league.
While Kanter can’t play for UK and is preparing for the NBA without actual game action, here is a quick look at how other three Europeans have been playing this season.
Jonas Valanciunas - Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania)
Quick stats: 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds in 15 minutes in Euroleague, 12.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.2 blocks in 21 minutes in Lithuanian championship.
One of the most promising young European talents, Valanciunas already has a significant role in his Euroelague debut season in Lietuvos Rytas. Valanciunas, who will turn 19 on May, has appeared in 14 Euroleague games, eight starts and being at young age, surprisingly proved himself as one of the most productive big men in the league.
Numbers speak for them selves: the Lithuanian center averages 7.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in only 15 minutes. That means Valanciunas scores 0.51 points (12th result in the league) and grabs 0.36 rebound (second result) per minute. Despite Valanciunas’ productiveness and consistency, head coach Aleksandr Trifunovic has limited center’s minutes as Valanciunas played 20 minutes or more only twice during this Euroleague season. The main reason of that is Valanciunas still lack of muscles and needs to improve his arsenal of offensive moves.
What is more important, Valanciunas shoots an incredible 70 percent from short distance and 92 percent from the free throw line in Euroleague. It seems that Valanciunas has everything what it takes to be a great NBA center - talent, body, experience and relentless work ethic.
Donatas Motiejunas - Benetton Trevizo (Italy)
Quick stats: 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds in 29 minutes in Eurocup, 12.4 points, 4.1 rebounds in 24 minutes in Italian championship.
Donatas Motiejunas, another big man from Lithuania, earned his coach’s trust and received more playing time in Eurocup this season. The 20-year-old forward’s minutes went up from 20 to 29, and so did his scoring and rebounding numbers. However, his inconsistent free throw shooting should make NBA teams worry as Motiejunas made only 31 of his 53 shots in Eurocup this year.
It’s easy to see that Motiejunas body is maturing and its getting ready for the NBA. Nevertheless, his inconsistency, defending and rebounding skills are questionable and that is why Motiejunas will probably miss the Top-5, but it’s difficult to believe that this kind of versatile talent won't be drafted in Top 10 or at least Top 15.
Jan Vesely - Partizan Belgrade (Serbia)
Quick stats: 10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds in 27 minutes in Euroleague, 9.9 points, 4.7 rebounds in 24 minutes in Adratic league.
It seems that Jan Vesely is the most mentally ready for the NBA European player of all prospects. It was the third Euroelague season for Vesely and he feels that it’s time to make it to the NBA - the Czech talent has officially declared that he’s entering this year’s draft.
A lot of people say Vesely probably made a mistake by skipping last year’s draft as he believed that working with coach Dusko Vujosevic would help him progress faster. However, Vujosevic left the team and the 20-year-old forward had a difficult start to the season but lately started “to do his thing”. Vesely scored only 16 points, made 6-of-15 from the field in first three Euroleague games.
Of course, we cannot compare this season with last one, where Vesely helped Partizan reach Euroleague Final Four, but there probably was more good than bad this year.
Vesely scored 17 twice against Montepaschi and Caja Laboral during the Euroleague season and finished maybe his last Euroleague season strong - ending up with season-high 23 points and 6 boards against Efes Pilsen. Vesely proved that he’s the same talented and gifted player as he was last season.
Read more: https://basketball.realgm.com/artic...anciunas_Motiejunas_And_Vesely)#ixzz1GDgD6CL6
I like Irving as best talent. Derrick Williams is the 2nd best one to me.
I'm starting to like that Burke kid more and more.
I'm going to have to look up that Colorado Kansas game tomorrow.
If he is a legit 2, that can get to the line 8 times a night, can create off the dribble, and can pick up his shooting like he has the last few.... we should take him with our 2nd pick.
I want to watch him play though so I can see how he plays, and what he does.
We just need a 2 guard, and we don't have a second rounder to take on a flier.
I've never cared about a darft like this one. Wierd.
I'm going to have to look up that Colorado Kansas game tomorrow.
If he is a legit 2, that can get to the line 8 times a night, can create off the dribble, and can pick up his shooting like he has the last few.... we should take him with our 2nd pick.
I want to watch him play though so I can see how he plays, and what he does.
We just need a 2 guard, and we don't have a second rounder to take on a flier.
I've never cared about a darft like this one. Wierd.
Fishsticks
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Burke is looking VERY good down the stretch. He may end up being a top 8 pick. He blew up today. hitting threes, dishing and rebounding and they beat number 23 KSU. I am getting a little excited about him myself.
I watched Derrick Williams tonight. The thing that really jumps out at you is the kid can shoot the rock. He definitely has the ability to play the 3 on the offensive end but I stilll have my doubts that he can guard 3s in the NBA. He is not a shot blocker and isn't the quickest guy but the kid can shoot.
Favors Flave
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What do you guys think of Kawhi Leonard for the 12-14 range?
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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Just looked at nbadraft.com Burke has already climbed to #9 at this rate he may be a top 3-5 pick come draft day. He reminds me of D-Will for most of the season he was slated to get picked in the mid to late first round then had a great NCAA tournament, and climbed all the way to the third pick. Who knows maby Burke will do the same thing. Is Colorado going to play in the tournament this year.
With the 13th pick it has us taking Brandon Knight, a 6-3 pg/sg combo guard. Would he be a good pick for the Jazz? Any thoughts on how he compares to Nolan Smith, who I would love to see the Jazz get?
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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Would he have as much trouble guarding wings as Millsap does, or is he much quicker.
Favors Flave
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D-Will from what I have seen is much quicker and much more athletic.
Joe Bagadonuts
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Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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Well unless we get lucky in the lotto we aren't going to have a chance to pass on him for the Jimmer.
Fishsticks
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Sir...thank you very much for the complement. Btw, how do you do it?
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What are people's views on Kemba Walker? I'll admit I'm just watching the highlights of the Big East tourney...
Fishsticks
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He is decent, but not really a great playmaker. Don't know why but reminds of a taller kahlid el amin.
Chargers Jazz Angels
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Burks can't shoot. Just because he is hot now what about the 29% all season from 3. I use to be high on him but we don't need Ronnie brewer 2.0