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Re: Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!) 

Post#1081 » by Los Manos » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:16 pm

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ZanTabak2 wrote:Jonas is a career backup, all we should expect from this kid is 6 fouls


Quick question: Roughly how many games did Valanciunas play for Rytas this season?

Just intrigued if you have the faintest idea.


I could care less how man games he played, every time I see this guy play against Men he has looked pathetic, I would start Jamal Maglorie over this kid


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Post#1082 » by Throwback24 » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:17 pm

Has Jonas fouled out? Is this the last quarter? rooofl i don't know what this is excuse my ignorance.
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Post#1083 » by UcanUwill » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:18 pm

His Euro numbers are almost identical to Anthony Davis' college numbers, and meantime, AD is a potential superstar. Anthony Davis is much better defender, on the other hand, Jonas faces stronger competition... He is not pathetic, he is one of the most efficient Euro players.
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Post#1084 » by SkywalkerAC » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:23 pm

holy faq how do these Lithuanian veterans have such poor passing ability? I can see why they look Jonas off most of the time, they're completely inept at making any pass into the lane. A 3-point attempt is preferable to a likely turnover. It's crazy. Can you imagine if Jose was on this team to get the ball where it needs to go?
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Post#1085 » by Jstock12 » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:28 pm

SkywalkerAC wrote:holy faq how do these Lithuanian veterans have such poor passing ability? I can see why they look Jonas off most of the time, they're completely inept at making any pass into the lane. A 3-point attempt is preferable to a likely turnover. It's crazy. Can you imagine if Jose was on this team to get the ball where it needs to go?


Jose wouldn't be much better.
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Post#1086 » by lazyscoutin » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:30 pm

SkywalkerAC wrote:holy faq how do these Lithuanian veterans have such poor passing ability? I can see why they look Jonas off most of the time, they're completely inept at making any pass into the lane. A 3-point attempt is preferable to a likely turnover. It's crazy. Can you imagine if Jose was on this team to get the ball where it needs to go?

That's a common misconception. Jonas needs to pick his spots.

If you think Calderon has better passing ability than Jasikevicius in Fiba game, then no, just no.
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Re: Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!) 

Post#1087 » by No-lillard » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:31 pm

ZanTabak2 wrote:
Los Manos wrote:
ZanTabak2 wrote:Jonas is a career backup, all we should expect from this kid is 6 fouls


Quick question: Roughly how many games did Valanciunas play for Rytas this season?

Just intrigued if you have the faintest idea.


I could care less how man games he played, every time I see this guy play against Men he has looked pathetic, I would start Jamal Maglorie over this kid


He played last year against Ibaka, Noah, the Gasol Brothers,Kaman, Krstic and he wasn't pathetic

But they are kids, obviously

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Re: Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!) 

Post#1088 » by Los Manos » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:38 pm

Lithuania need to be careful here. 20+ points loss and they're out.

Oh, as I type the commentators repeat just what I wrote.
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Re: Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!) 

Post#1089 » by Los Manos » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:43 pm

ugghh, the commentators are right. If Lithuania lose this game, they'll play Greece in the first knockout game.
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Post#1090 » by JV4MVP » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:44 pm

WTF LTU
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Post#1091 » by BasketLT » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:45 pm

if lose more than 9 pts.
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Post#1092 » by Los Manos » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:46 pm

Right now the likelyhood should Lithuania lose tonight they would have to beat Greece followed by Russia to make it to the Olympics.

Kleiza needs to keep knocking those 3's.
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Post#1093 » by Airball » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:46 pm

Superstar ROY Jonas in :)
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Re: Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!) 

Post#1094 » by Laure » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:47 pm

How Maciulis is still in the game is beyond everything, he bricks every shot and fails to guard Aminu aswell.
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Re: Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!) 

Post#1095 » by UcanUwill » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:47 pm

Los Manos wrote:ugghh, the commentators are right. If Lithuania lose this game, they'll play Greece in the first knockout game.


Unless Puerto Rico beats Greece... which is possible.

Both teams are good, sure Greece looks more intimidating, but if Lithuania keeps playing like that, Puero Rico could upset them easily. Very nervous about that 4-final.
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Re: Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!) 

Post#1096 » by Inflymous » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:48 pm

Is the three point line the same as NBAs? why can't Kleiza do this for Raptors?
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Re: Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!) 

Post#1097 » by Los Manos » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:49 pm

C'mon JV, gotta knock down the free throws! 0-4.
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Post#1098 » by Laure » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:49 pm

So much for being a good FT shooter, 0/4 today.
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Re: Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!) 

Post#1099 » by JV4MVP » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:50 pm

Nigeria is making miracle 3s. Pretty much the reason they are winning.
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Post#1100 » by Thespianoid » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:51 pm

Is it just me, or has he changed his free throw routine? He never used to dribble like that before shooting.
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