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Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 6:48 am
by carrottop12
In 3 games with Lituania he's averaging 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in about 10 minutes a game. He is shooting well, 7/11 over 3 games, but notmspectacular.
What's the deal?
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 6:49 am
by BlueDawn
over hyped?
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 6:52 am
by dhh2h
BlueDawn wrote:over hyped?
the next spencer hawes?
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 6:53 am
by Sofia
Raps in 4?
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 6:55 am
by lemons321
KemzĊĞra basically hates the kid. No other explanation for his rotation in the last game.
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 6:55 am
by sunskerr
Maybe it's a different culture? Dragic used to play off the bench for slovenia a few years back despite being their best player.
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:03 am
by Chocobanana
Seems like the coach hates him.
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:04 am
by Optms
I like to believe he's just not that good. He's 20. His time will come but he is obviously still just a prospect.
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:06 am
by b_mind
So is it because the coach hates his face too much to play him? or is it because the coach just hates playing him because he sucks? or is it because he's too good and the coach doesn't want to showboat his talents?
What team does Val play for again?
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:08 am
by Chocobanana
YoYoa wrote:So is it because the coach hates his face too much to play him? or is it because the coach just hates playing him because he sucks? or is it because he's too good and the coach doesn't want to showboat his talents?
What team does Val play for again?
He plays for Lithuania.
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:09 am
by samueldestroyer
He's probably not very good.
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:14 am
by JoeyGsShoulders
I haven't double checked a lot of the more recent games but he's having foul trouble. Beyond that, his coach, I believe, said earlier that he wasn't even supposed to be starting (which he is). He's a prospect, but foul trouble is fairly common for a young guy.
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:16 am
by cs hauser
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1199470CROSS+ wrote:Right now, he is easily as good as Tyson Chandler.
Defensively, with his length and mobility, he can really impact the game. If given adequate playing he will easily get 1.5 blocks 9+ rebounds per game... the kid is just 20 yrs old, has an NBA ready body and will be ready to contribute from day one.
TylerTheDebater wrote:He`s a lock for runner up for Rookie of the Year. If he gets enough minutes, he could be ROTY. Expect 1.5 blocks, 9.5 RPG and 15 PPG.
fart wrote:Top 3 center in three years.
1. Dwight
2. Bynum
3. Val
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:17 am
by Strange Clouds
LOL^
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:19 am
by OneWhoKnocks
Mats272-GOAT wrote:Raps in 4?
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Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:29 am
by Chalk1
Motiejunas doesn't even get a chance to be on the team and Valanciunas has to fight for PT. Lithuania seems to stress seniority rules with the national team.
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 8:06 am
by Alyosha12
Chalk1 wrote:Motiejunas doesn't even get a chance to be on the team and Valanciunas has to fight for PT. Lithuania seems to stress seniority rules with the national team.
I really don't think its that, because this year Lithuania is really thin on the C possition, but if you look at the PT of the whole roster only Kleiza plays more then 25 mins everybody else plays around 20mins per game. I poersonaly don't like this tactic, but it is somewhat usual in Europe. Still Val should play more, because IMO he is the second most usefull player on his team.
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 8:12 am
by Johnny Firpo
Not worried about the kid, he showed numerous times he can already play against NBA competition, it's just hard for him right now, to contribute much. Also, right now, his strengths are hustle, and energy, also the pick&roll, something they barely use him for. Those things will come much easier for him in the NBA, same as was with Rubio. I think his struggles are a result of team concept. He'll be all right.
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 10:23 am
by begemot
Darko 1.1
Re: Valanciunas can't get on the floor.
Posted: Fri Aug 3, 2012 10:26 am
by Prolific Scorer
Raps in 3