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The Jonas Valanciunas Thread

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Are you happy with the Raptors selection 5th overall?

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Post#541 » by Kabookalu » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:51 am

I really thought that it was Utah that was going to determine the outcome of this draft, but nope, it was Cleveland and their terrible management. Now they're stuck with a guy they probably don't even want.
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Post#542 » by wtcantfw » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:51 am

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Scouta wrote:"Bismack Biyombo was Number 2 on our list" -- BC


He said that?? omg, so he really would have picked him.

Actually he said if Val was gone at 5, they had a trade on the table to move down a few spots.
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Post#543 » by cage » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:51 am

i don't know much about him. disappointing that we may have to wait years for him to play. some posters on the general board laughing at us as usual
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Post#544 » by 5DOM » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:51 am

Scouta wrote:"Bismack Biyombo was Number 2 on our list" -- BC


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Post#545 » by Mad Prophet » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:51 am

Good pick, and next year we get our future PG.

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Post#546 » by jigga_man » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:52 am

STEELE_34 wrote:bargnani
gheradini
belli
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kleiza
barbosa-although brazilian
jonas valanciunas

dude definitely trying to build a we are the world team.

mofo needs to be fired.


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Post#547 » by So Clutch » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:52 am

Homer Jay wrote:
bigdirty wrote:Schad, y'all are definitely entitled to your support of Val. I just don't see it at all. =\ The only thing that can change it is if Bargs is somehow gone.


But he is undoubtedly the player that makes that situation most likely. I'm sorry but Knight or Walker would have indicated that Bargs was going nowhere.


How does Bargs have any impact on Val in that sense? It's not like we picked a jump shooting finesse big.....
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Post#548 » by KG1585 » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:52 am

Raps discussed extension with Barbosa's agents.
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Post#549 » by basketball420 » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:53 am

I just feel like we have done this dance so many times and the blind love for Euro talent has led to where we are right now, at the bottom of the NBA ..Sure he could be a major talent but by the time he deveolps he will be on another NBA roster. I think not taking Knight is a huge mistake. PG is the most important position on this team that needs an updgrade. Walker and Knight are going to be very good guards in this league. I am not sold on 7 foot projects that may not be on our roster next season. I'm not an NBA scout jutst a fan and I have blindly held faith for too long with this regime
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Post#550 » by KG1585 » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:53 am

BC...Bargs better suited as 4, Val better suited as a 5.
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Post#551 » by DG88 » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:54 am

Oh no BC talking about a Val/Bargs frontcourt bleh
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Post#552 » by HEDOBALL » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:54 am

Said he had at least two deals on the table involving players and picks.
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Post#553 » by darth_federer » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:54 am

KG1585 wrote:BC...Bargs better suited as 4, Val better suited as a 5.


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Post#554 » by Brinbe » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:54 am

nononononono... No more Bargs. Just let go, BC. Move on.
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Post#555 » by Kabookalu » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:55 am

KG1585 wrote:BC...Bargs better suited as 4, Val better suited as a 5.


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Post#556 » by DG88 » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:55 am

Lol reporter asking about the fanbases hate of the pick on twitter
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Post#557 » by Dr Octagon » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:55 am

"This is a solid pick, trust me."
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Post#558 » by WhatsaTDot » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:56 am

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Magic Bean wrote:Where's Lionel Messi when you need him?

Now is a perfect time for him to say that nobody around here uses the word "euro" pejoratively. :lol:


he got waived


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Post#559 » by Kabookalu » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:56 am

Kind of wish we had the 7th pick now.




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Post#560 » by KG1585 » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:56 am

BC...I cannot worry about fans, cannot worry about my contract status. We are working in getting this team to win games...

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