The Jonas Valanciunas Thread

Lawnmower Man · Post #381 » by **Lawnmower Man** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:13 am

For those who are so anti-Val and pro-Kemba or pro-Knight... it's not like teams were jumping through hoops to get these guys.

I didn't hear a work about teams trying to trade up for these two (like the Spurs with Val), nor did Washington and Charlotte feel they were worth more than Vesely and Biyombo.

I like Valanciunas. Lithuanian bigs have a good history of working out well in the NBA.

JunkYardSubs · Post #382 » by **JunkYardSubs** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:13 am

Val/Davis front court?

Bargs must go

baulderdash77 · Post #383 » by **baulderdash77** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:14 am

J-Roc wrote:It will hurt the next couple of years when the guards are making a mark in the NBA, while we're waiting for a project to come around.

It'll hurt worse when we wait forever.

J Dilla · Post #384 » by **J Dilla** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:14 am

rkid wrote:Look on the bright side, if things don't work out then at least BC can use the same tried and tested excuses that he used for Bargnani.

And he will still have people say IN BC I TRUST

Post #385 » by **darth_federer** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:15 am

rkid wrote:Look on the bright side, if things don't work out then at least BC can use the same tried and tested excuses that he used for Bargnani.

You have groupies my friend

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Chosen Guard · Post #386 » by **Chosen Guard** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:15 am

really those PG drop fuggin faaaaaaaaaaaar down so I am guessing we got a big steal

clockwork · Post #387 » by **clockwork** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:15 am

bigdirty wrote:
Brinbe wrote:
J-Roc wrote:It will hurt the next couple of years when the guards are making a mark in the NBA, while we're waiting for a project to come around.

Bayless and DeMar?

Don't worry, DeMar will be signing elsewhere when his contract ends and Andrea, Val and Colangelo will still be around. Oh, and the fanbase will turn on Demar and call him a scrub and say how he didn't deserve a good contract. History will repeat.

history will repeat and hopefully downers like you wont be here.

Visceral · Post #388 » by **Visceral** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:15 am

If we trade Valanciunas for parker, jefferson or someone I will probably break my TV

J Dilla · Post #389 » by **J Dilla** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:15 am

JunkYardSubs wrote:Val/Davis front court?

Bargs must go

Keep dreaming. BC is not trading Bargnani. Get it out of your heads

Brownman06 · Post #390 » by **Brownman06** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:15 am

Laowai wrote:Perfect night.
Got likely the 1st or 2nd best player in the draft.
TT got picked 4th
Think LBJs agent ( Vals agent ) and BC engineered it.
Think the buyout was a canard to ge5t Cleveland to pick someone else.
Filled the Raptors biggest need at C.
Downside is Gortat upside Noah but with more offensive skills.

Happy Camper

Agreed. Great night for us (Raptors and Canadian b-ball fans).

Kabookalu · Post #391 » by **Kabookalu** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:15 am

I've finally come to my senses after raging for the past hour and fantasizing about murdering Bryan Colangelo. Jonas isn't a bad pick. Like I've always said, he reminds me of a bigger Amir Johnson, less intangibles but you have to love the fact that he's bigger nonetheless. Him and Davis will probably be a nice frontcourt.

J-Roc · Post #392 » by **J-Roc** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:16 am

Can Turbozone make a "Jonas Brothers" sig with Andrea and Val? pretty pretty please!

Post #393 » by **DG88** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:16 am

With Val BC needs to trade Bargs

bballsparkin · Post #394 » by **bballsparkin** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:16 am

bigdirty wrote:Your frontcourt of the future: Val and Andrea. You Colangelo-lovers better start getting your excuses ready for why we'll be terrible for the next 10 years.

BC bashers like you are so one sided. I don't mind the pick even if it fails as it points to a willingness to rebuild. And he has the skill set to possibly be a very good pick. And I'm still leary of BC. Especially when it comes to handing out moola to free agents.

HEDOBALL · Post #395 » by **HEDOBALL** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:16 am

J-Roc wrote:Can Turbozone make a "Jonas Brothers" sig with Andrea and Val? pretty pretty please!

I just derp'd out of my nose laughing so hard.

Tough Tony D · Post #396 » by **Tough Tony D** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:16 am

Chosen Guard wrote:really those PG drop fuggin faaaaaaaaaaaar down so I am guessing we got a big steal

what? 4 spots? Thats faaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrr?

bigdirty · Post #397 » by **bigdirty** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:17 am

I've been a fan of this team since day 1 you 100 post wonders. Y'all can cuddle those Araujo jerseys because I'm sure you loved that pick too.

I'll keep speaking the truth and you'll keep getting angry.

HEDOBALL · Post #398 » by **HEDOBALL** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:17 am

HOLY **** ITS GLEN GRUNWALD

andyo · Post #399 » by **andyo** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:17 am

Choker wrote:I've finally come to my senses after raging for the past hour and fantasizing about murdering Bryan Colangelo. Jonas isn't a bad pick. Like I've always said, he reminds me of a bigger Amir Johnson, less intangibles but you have to love the fact that he's bigger nonetheless. Him and Davis will probably be a nice frontcourt.

Pretty much what happened to me. I was on the Bismack bandwagon too. I'm not as mad about the pick as before, I still hope we trade him but I'll support him until he gives me reason not to.

I'm content with the fact Bayless is being given his chance for the PG reins this year, at least that's what I think will happen, pending trade/FA signing.

STEELE_34 · Post #400 » by **STEELE_34** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:18 am

darth_federer wrote:
STEELE_34 wrote:Still want to know what the homers and bandwagoneers have seen from this guy that make they think he is the bpa or something special.??????????????????????????????????

How many times or if at all have yall seen him play.

i cant stop laugh at this pick..

dead****

Ive been watching Jonas highlights and games since November. Ive been pimping him out for ages now. How many times have you seen him play?

You do know that highlights don't mane shyt right??
as for his games am curious to know how much games you actually watched against subpar competition out there in Europe.
As for me watching him play,i haven't seen any of his games as the euro league don't do it for me.
soccer yes,basketball no.
i can tell you this though the comparisons that are made of him arent to flattering
brezic/hawes aren't flattering.plus dude is weak.. :lol:

most importantly there are better players to be had at 5

Like i said before colongelo history being in this town, along with raps fans being delusional will keep me entertained for some time.

Are you happy with the Raptors selection 5th overall?