Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!)
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Wow what a surprise comeback by Sabonis... And they really need a talent like him to qualify to the Olympics.
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TheCustodian wrote:Wow what a surprise comeback by Sabonis... And they really need a talent like him to qualify to the Olympics.
Maybe I am reading this wrong but are you saying that Sabonis is playing with the team? I am pretty sure he is not.
Ajinca fits the Raptors' mold as a skilled player from Europe, but has never shown any signs of succeeding at the NBA level
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No, Sabas isn't playing. He's just sticking with a team, helping out in some drills. Probably teaching Jonas a thing or two.
But if he did play, I bet he would still dominate this competition
But if he did play, I bet he would still dominate this competition

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nelabai wrote:No, Sabas isn't playing. He's just sticking with a team, helping out in some drills. Probably teaching Jonas a thing or two.
But if he did play, I bet he would still dominate this competition
No way...
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trenekas wrote:nelabai wrote:No, Sabas isn't playing. He's just sticking with a team, helping out in some drills. Probably teaching Jonas a thing or two.
But if he did play, I bet he would still dominate this competition
No way...
Just kidding man, he can't run

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nelabai wrote:trenekas wrote:nelabai wrote:No, Sabas isn't playing. He's just sticking with a team, helping out in some drills. Probably teaching Jonas a thing or two.
But if he did play, I bet he would still dominate this competition
No way...
Just kidding man, he can't run
Yeah.. On the other hand he could not run in NBA to due to busted knees and he still pulled up a respectable numbers.
His hands though look softer than any of Lithuanian big players and are quicker as well.
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Darknemo2000 wrote:No, Sabas isn't playing. He's just sticking with a team, helping out in some drills. Probably teaching Jonas a thing or two.
Yeah.. On the other hand he could not run in NBA to due to busted knees and he still pulled up a respectable numbers.
His hands though look softer than any of Lithuanian big players and are quicker as well.
Not just knees... His ankles were busted too

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cannot believe noone posted this crappy video. I guess, the preparation for the draft is over, and Raptors people don't look too happy... Raptors decided to see the LT national team in practice as well and bring Kleiza his accessibility gear...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... FK6tbcXqlk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... FK6tbcXqlk
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blocked wrote:cannot believe noone posted this crappy video. I guess, the preparation for the draft is over, and Raptors people don't look too happy... Raptors decided to see the LT national team in practice as well and bring Kleiza his accessibility gear...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... FK6tbcXqlk
It was posted on the previous page.
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Los Manos wrote:blocked wrote:cannot believe noone posted this crappy video. I guess, the preparation for the draft is over, and Raptors people don't look too happy... Raptors decided to see the LT national team in practice as well and bring Kleiza his accessibility gear...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... FK6tbcXqlk
It was posted on the previous page.
Wow, sorry then... Love this shot...
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Casey's fashion sense continues to impress
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nelabai wrote:trenekas wrote:nelabai wrote:No, Sabas isn't playing. He's just sticking with a team, helping out in some drills. Probably teaching Jonas a thing or two.
But if he did play, I bet he would still dominate this competition
No way...
Just kidding man, he can't run
well, he couldn't run either in 2004 when he was MVP of the Euroleague.
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Lithuania vs Great Britain friendly should be in an hour right? (9:30 EST)
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PapeSowish wrote:Lithuania vs Great Britain friendly should be in an hour right? (9:30 EST)
yup.

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Re: Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion Thread (Olympics!)
Just saw BC, Mckechnie and Casey in the first row

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Link again if anyone needs it: http://tv.lrytas.lt/live
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thanks for the link
*interesting lithuanian - english translation for the 4th top story of the week on the right of the rtyas.tv page "Israel was elected the most beautiful fat bastard"
*interesting lithuanian - english translation for the 4th top story of the week on the right of the rtyas.tv page "Israel was elected the most beautiful fat bastard"
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JV ready to check in.
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Looks like someone got hurt. Was it Javtokas?

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