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evevale wrote:Hes_On_Fire wrote:WajaBawl wrote:Looked average in summer league, and have doubts about his game translating with the physicality of the NBA. Rooting for the kid though, but doubt he's even gonna play a single minute for us anywhere in the near future.
He’ll be in a trade package for Harrison Barnes - the prototypical Thibodeau player.
If we do in fact make a move for Mr. Barnes my only request is that we do it mid-game
robillionaire wrote:Clyde_Style wrote:Our baby Joker is looking good
He combines Pace + Penetration
There’s early signs of some Nash tendencies in the way he can navigate in congested paint areas until he finds a seam. That seems to be more about his sensibilities than having an elite handle. He plays with his head up and is always probing for defensive weaknesses which is very encouraging
The biggest thing I see is he has elite body control. He won’t be the quickest guy on the court (though he will compensate for that to some degree by pushing the ball upcourt and with outlet passes). But he could be very savvy.
Look at his footwork. If he is a special player, I think you’ll find the separation there. He has great gravity. Notice how he pony hops a lot. He is already very adept at jab steps and feints. His low center gravity gives him the ability to plant his feet and change direction without any wasted effort. It makes him potentially hard to guard if his handles keep improving.
And that body control extends to getting off shots with contract. He’s not a big guy, but he looks deceptively strong. He seems quite capable of scoring with contact.
Guys who combine pace, intelligence and body control tend to be good NBA prospects as long as they can do the other basics fairly well. Body control is what allows guys to get off shots other players can’t.
Kid looks promising
If he can play like this in the NBA he’s probably a better PG than anyone on our roster now (no disrespect to DRose whom I consider more of a combo guard).
Joku seems more like a combo guard to me as well, not that there’s anything wrong with that
Clyde_Style wrote:You like living in the spite of the moment
evevale wrote:Clyde_Style wrote:You like living in the spite of the moment
You know, I had to google this saying to understand what it meant only to discover that it revealed how dumb I am.
You're all cruel, terrible people.
robillionaire wrote:Clyde_Style wrote:Our baby Joker is looking good
He combines Pace + Penetration
There’s early signs of some Nash tendencies in the way he can navigate in congested paint areas until he finds a seam. That seems to be more about his sensibilities than having an elite handle. He plays with his head up and is always probing for defensive weaknesses which is very encouraging
The biggest thing I see is he has elite body control. He won’t be the quickest guy on the court (though he will compensate for that to some degree by pushing the ball upcourt and with outlet passes). But he could be very savvy.
Look at his footwork. If he is a special player, I think you’ll find the separation there. He has great gravity. Notice how he pony hops a lot. He is already very adept at jab steps and feints. His low center gravity gives him the ability to plant his feet and change direction without any wasted effort. It makes him potentially hard to guard if his handles keep improving.
And that body control extends to getting off shots with contract. He’s not a big guy, but he looks deceptively strong. He seems quite capable of scoring with contact.
Guys who combine pace, intelligence and body control tend to be good NBA prospects as long as they can do the other basics fairly well. Body control is what allows guys to get off shots other players can’t.
Kid looks promising
If he can play like this in the NBA he’s probably a better PG than anyone on our roster now (no disrespect to DRose whom I consider more of a combo guard).
Joku seems more like a combo guard to me as well, not that there’s anything wrong with that
Makar wrote:Jokubaitis scores 12 pts and 4 assists in only 14 minutes in El Classico against Real Madrid.
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He played good first half, but in second coach Jasikevicius not happy becouse of he`s defence. And another PG Laprovittola played good, so just 4 minutes playing time for Rokas in second half, but still overall he did good job in so big big game.
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Makar wrote:Another crazy game for Barca in euroleague, comeback and win from -20, late in the third. Jokubaitis 15 pts in 29 minutes 4/6 2p fg 1/2 3p fg 4/4 ft. he scores the clutch lay up in tye game, 20 seconds left in OT, and 2 free throws after...
Clyde_Style wrote:Makar wrote:Another crazy game for Barca in euroleague, comeback and win from -20, late in the third. Jokubaitis 15 pts in 29 minutes 4/6 2p fg 1/2 3p fg 4/4 ft. he scores the clutch lay up in tye game, 20 seconds left in OT, and 2 free throws after...
How good do you think he is?
Makar wrote:Clyde_Style wrote:Makar wrote:Another crazy game for Barca in euroleague, comeback and win from -20, late in the third. Jokubaitis 15 pts in 29 minutes 4/6 2p fg 1/2 3p fg 4/4 ft. he scores the clutch lay up in tye game, 20 seconds left in OT, and 2 free throws after...
How good do you think he is?
He is my favorite player right now. I don’t know about his future in the NBA, it’s hard to predict, but in Europe, at the age of 21, he’s one of the best pointguards. He has all the skills to be really good. It`s not only about points and assists, but his influence in the game is huge, he just brings the brain in the game. He is a very nice and likeable person to
Clyde_Style wrote:Makar wrote:Clyde_Style wrote:
How good do you think he is?
He is my favorite player right now. I don’t know about his future in the NBA, it’s hard to predict, but in Europe, at the age of 21, he’s one of the best pointguards. He has all the skills to be really good. It`s not only about points and assists, but his influence in the game is huge, he just brings the brain in the game. He is a very nice and likeable person to
I would think one of the best PGs in Europe should be able to play in the NBA
Thanks, keep us posted
Makar wrote:Another crazy game for Barca in euroleague, comeback and win from -20, late in the third. Jokubaitis 15 pts in 29 minutes 4/6 2p fg 1/2 3p fg 4/4 ft. he scores the clutch lay up in tye game, 20 seconds left in OT, and 2 free throws after...
UcanUwill wrote:Lithuanian basketball powerhouse site basketnews.lt, ranked top 10 most promising Lithuanians, and predictably, Rokas Jokubaitis was ranked number 1. Number two was Ąžuolas Tubelis from Arizona university, and third was Deividas Dirvydis from Detroit Pistons. which is kinda sad, cuase hes a scrub, but whatever.
I think Rokas so far has surpassed the most optimistic expectations as a Barcelona player. He stepped up big after star PG Nick Calathes got injured, and already looks like a strong member and one of the key members on a top 3 team in all of Europe.
Isn't he projected as a top-10 pick?
UcanUwill wrote:Lithuanian basketball powerhouse site basketnews.lt, ranked top 10 most promising Lithuanians, and predictably, Rokas Jokubaitis was ranked number 1. Number two was Ąžuolas Tubelis from Arizona university, and third was Deividas Dirvydis from Detroit Pistons. which is kinda sad, cuase hes a scrub, but whatever.
I think Rokas so far has surpassed the most optimistic expectations as a Barcelona player. He stepped up big after star PG Nick Calathes got injured, and already looks like a strong member and one of the key members on a top 3 team in all of Europe.
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