The Jonas Valanciunas Thread

Post #1421 » by **Undefeated** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:18 pm

Damn, was really looking forward to watching Val play.

dagger · Post #1422 » by **dagger** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:24 pm

Undefeated wrote:Damn, was really looking forward to watching Val play.

He'll be playing against the US team twice next week in preps for the U19 worlds. The US U-19 is composed of D-1 collegians. Nobody like a Harrison Barnes. Most familiar name is Tim Hardaway Jr of Michigan. But it should be fun to watch anyway. Wouldn't bet against Lithuania in the formal world championship tournament which begins on June 30.

By the way, they are in Group C of the worlds, as is Canada. While Wiltjer and Kabongo are giving this a pass, Kevin Pangos will be Canada's point guard.

wtcantfw · Post #1423 » by **wtcantfw** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:27 pm

Pablonis wrote:
LithuanianOne wrote:I'm guessing because he actually played an imporant role on the team and they needed him ? Biyombo was unknown so he needed to showcase his talents. Valanciunas game was already scouted very well. No need for him to participate in unimportant all star game.

As far as i've heard, Biyombo actually ditched his team in Spain (Baloncesto Fuenlabrada) and flew to hoop summit without their permission, after which he was immediately fired and sued for a buy-out.

If that's true, then it was an extremely smart move on his part. After all, he did end up getting drafted 7th mainly because of his hoop summit showing.

dagger · Post #1424 » by **dagger** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:29 pm

tarheel06 wrote:
Pablonis wrote:
LithuanianOne wrote:I'm guessing because he actually played an imporant role on the team and they needed him ? Biyombo was unknown so he needed to showcase his talents. Valanciunas game was already scouted very well. No need for him to participate in unimportant all star game.

As far as i've heard, Biyombo actually ditched his team in Spain (Baloncesto Fuenlabrada) and flew to hoop summit without their permission, after which he was immediately fired and sued for a buy-out.

If that's true, then it was an extremely smart move on his part. After all, he did end up getting drafted 7th mainly because of his hoop summit showing.

I'd say it's true if they weren't paying him. Then he had a right to ditch the team but it would speak poorly of him if he quit the team while under contract. It might also make his buyout a lot messier and more adversarial than Jonas'.

Post #1425 » by **5DOM** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:29 pm

Pablonis wrote:
LithuanianOne wrote:I'm guessing because he actually played an imporant role on the team and they needed him ? Biyombo was unknown so he needed to showcase his talents. Valanciunas game was already scouted very well. No need for him to participate in unimportant all star game.

As far as i've heard, Biyombo actually ditched his team in Spain (Baloncesto Fuenlabrada) and flew to hoop summit without their permission, after which he was immediately fired and sued for a buy-out.

Don't think that's true. Heard there was actually a clause in his contract that allowed him to play in the Hoop Summit

LithuanianOne · Post #1426 » by **LithuanianOne** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:33 pm

5DOM wrote:
Pablonis wrote:
LithuanianOne wrote:I'm guessing because he actually played an imporant role on the team and they needed him ? Biyombo was unknown so he needed to showcase his talents. Valanciunas game was already scouted very well. No need for him to participate in unimportant all star game.

As far as i've heard, Biyombo actually ditched his team in Spain (Baloncesto Fuenlabrada) and flew to hoop summit without their permission, after which he was immediately fired and sued for a buy-out.

Don't think that's true. Heard there was actually a clause in his contract that allowed him to play in the Hoop Summit

After he got back from the Summit they didn't play him at all if the information I heard is correct.

xprt · Post #1427 » by **xprt** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:56 pm

The all story is bismack had clause in his contract to play for hoopsummit but his team needed him and didn't want to let him go. He didn't listen and they got pissed. I think they didn't pay him some money or sth and validated contract so his agent terminated it. Team sued bismack as they don't think they did anything wrong and want 1mln euro which was his buyout in contract. Worst case scenario Bismack will have to pay 1mln euro to his former team best case he is free to play in nba.

Pablonis · Post #1428 » by **Pablonis** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:08 pm

but according to league sources, Biyombo doesn’t have a letter of clearance from FIBA, the international basketball governing body, and is subject to a buyout.

Biyombo can’t sign an NBA contract until the matter is cleared up.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ... ut-issues/

demarderozanftw · Post #1429 » by **demarderozanftw** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:18 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0PRXLHFDZg[/youtube]

karolis1221 · Post #1430 » by **karolis1221** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:57 pm

Jonas valanciunas just said on TV in Lithuania : Big V can Play D :lol:

Visceral · Post #1431 » by **Visceral** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:06 pm

karolis1221 wrote:Jonas valanciunas just said on TV in Lithuania : Big V can Play D

Vid please!

lol

Qhawe · Post #1432 » by **Qhawe** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:13 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCEK9ekchcM[/youtube]

This video is against rubio and barcelona

More Game vidoe we're just uploaded by bboyskinny on youtube, same guy who put biyombo game vidoes. I think this guy is a raptor fan

Qhawe · Post #1433 » by **Qhawe** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:14 pm

Its this year action so i thought it would be useful

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1434 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:15 pm

yes indeed I am a Raptor fan

karolis1221 · Post #1435 » by **karolis1221** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:15 pm

Visceral wrote:
karolis1221 wrote:Jonas valanciunas just said on TV in Lithuania : Big V can Play D

Vid please!

lol

I dont have

i was watching game at local pub and at halftime he was talking with media.

J-Roc · Post #1436 » by **J-Roc** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:33 pm

Will our board now get a bunch more Lithuanian fans, or did we already have a bunch from Kleiza?

And, for the Lithuanian guys......is Linas Kleiza considered a good player? Are you more excited about Jonas than you ever were with Linas?

xprt · Post #1437 » by **xprt** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:42 pm

J-Roc wrote:Will our board now get a bunch more Lithuanian fans, or did we already have a bunch from Kleiza?

And, for the Lithuanian guys......is Linas Kleiza considered a good player? Are you more excited about Jonas than you ever were with Linas?

Well I have hope Jonas one day will be allstar so I excited with Jonas more. But Kleiza is national team leader so he is considered best Lithuanian player now.

karolis1221 · Post #1438 » by **karolis1221** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:50 pm

J-Roc wrote:Will our board now get a bunch more Lithuanian fans, or did we already have a bunch from Kleiza?

And, for the Lithuanian guys......is Linas Kleiza considered a good player? Are you more excited about Jonas than you ever were with Linas?

i was really excited about Kleiza after his World championship performance, never really cared about him before and his game changed after season in Europe he was like more team guy thats why i started to liking him and yes he is good player but Raptors lacks of that team game and ball movement for him to shine i think . Jonas for sure is now most interesting player to watch, he is best thing to come after Sabonis IMHO.

yayotube · Post #1439 » by **yayotube** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:53 pm

I love how he keeps the ball high in the air off of passes and goes up strong

tecumseh18 · Post #1440 » by **tecumseh18** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:58 pm

I say this as a fan of the pick, but how tall is Val, really? Judging him against known knowns like BC and Stern, he's not that impressive. More like Ed Davis height.

Are you happy with the Raptors selection 5th overall?