Jonas Valanciunas Summer Discussion II

LLJ · Post #241 » by **LLJ** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:23 pm

Call me crazy, but I think 8 rpg is totally within the realm of possibility for VAL. He probably won't average over 12 ppg because our offensive roles are already set. Gasol was the main offence because Memphis had nobody with seniority over him.

It's all predicated on Jonas' ability to control fouls and his fatigue/health though.

Post #242 » by **niQ** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:25 pm

And so the Valanciunas era begins...

mowe · Post #243 » by **mowe** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:30 pm

I obviously knew it was going to happen, but just getting confirmation that Jonas signed a contract made me giddy.

Alepphe · Post #244 » by **Alepphe** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:31 pm

by the way, lithuania veteran center (Javtokas) went down with an injury, so Val will most likely start at center and log heavy minutes during the Olympics.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #245 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:34 pm

ash_k wrote:Well, Paul Gasol started with 17ppg and 8rpg on his way to Rookie of the Year; can Jonas Match that?
That is my question!

there's a chance he could be a better rebounder in his rookie season. But no way he averages that many points in his rookie season.

FirstInkTDot · Post #246 » by **FirstInkTDot** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:35 pm

Glad it could happen.

draft · Post #247 » by **draft** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:35 pm

8 rpg is possible but his playing time will be limited if he constantly gets into foul trouble.

Airball · Post #248 » by **Airball** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:36 pm

Alepphe wrote:by the way, lithuania veteran center (Javtokas) went down with an injury, so Val will most likely start at center and log heavy minutes during the Olympics.

I hope you right, but I have a bad feeling he will foul out in 1q :cry:

Beauge · Post #249 » by **Beauge** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:37 pm

I would be absolutely shocked if Jonas gets 8 rpg in his rookie year. I think people need to calm down with the expectations. If you watched Jonas play at all you know that he has a lot of work to do before he can bang around with NBA bigs in the NBA game. He has a ton of potential - a ton - but he still has a way to go on realizing on that potential. Also, Raps have Bargs, Amir, Ed and Gray that will be eating into those minutes - there are only 96 minutes for bigs in an NBA game to spread around. Do the math.

EFF3KT · Post #250 » by **EFF3KT** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:38 pm

The Olympics are going to bring out the best and the worst in this Raptors board. If he does well, this board explodes with excitement. If he bombs, this board will actually explode.

Brinbe · Post #251 » by **Brinbe** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:39 pm

Beauge wrote:I would be absolutely shocked if Jonas gets 8 rpg in his rookie year. I think people need to calm down with the expectations. If you watched Jonas play at all you know that he has a lot of work to do before he can bang around with NBA bigs in the NBA game. He has a ton of potential - a ton - but he still has a way to go on realizing on that potential. Also, Raps have Bargs, Amir, Ed and Gray that will be eating into those minutes - there are only 96 minutes for bigs in an NBA game to spread around. Do the math.

Very well-put. I know we're all excited, but I hope people keep their expectations in check. Jonas still has a long way to go.

Pooh_Jeter · Post #252 » by **Pooh_Jeter** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:40 pm

If he struggles during the Olympics the Raptors board will explode that BC should have traded him for D12 while his value was still high. They will call it another example of poor asset management.

Alepphe · Post #253 » by **Alepphe** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:40 pm

EFF3KT wrote:The Olympics are going to bring out the best and the worst in this Raptors board. If he does well, this board explodes with excitement. If he bombs, this board will actually explode.

lol, you can count on that.

edquantum · Post #254 » by **edquantum** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:55 pm

So, now he's fourth pick, maybe will become 2nd until season starts :lol:

kingkao · Post #255 » by **kingkao** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:55 pm

I can see him grabbing 8 rebounds too. We else is going to grab them? We know damn well it is not Bargnani. Depends on how many minutes he gets. If he gets 30mpg, I think its possible.

xprt · Post #256 » by **xprt** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:56 pm

Can't wait to see Jonas in NBA. He and Donut is Lith basketball future.Watched other day Sabonis son's highlights only 16 but he should be stud too.In 5-6 years with them three Lithuania could have strongest frountcourt in Europe.

DaFranchise101 · Post #257 » by **DaFranchise101** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:58 pm

all I know is I can't wait till aug. 4th. 8-)

vaff87 · Post #258 » by **vaff87** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:03 pm

kingkao wrote:I can see him grabbing 8 rebounds too. We else is going to grab them? We know damn well it is not Bargnani. Depends on how many minutes he gets. If he gets 30mpg, I think its possible.

If he gets 30 mpg I think it's pretty much a lock he averages 8 rebounds. Or at the very least, close to it.

Just Win Baby · Post #259 » by **Just Win Baby** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:08 pm

vaff87 wrote:
kingkao wrote:I can see him grabbing 8 rebounds too. We else is going to grab them? We know damn well it is not Bargnani. Depends on how many minutes he gets. If he gets 30mpg, I think its possible.

If he gets 30 mpg I think it's pretty much a lock he averages 8 rebounds. Or at the very least, close to it.

No way he comes in and gets 30 mpg early on in the season. Near the end of the season, I would not be surprised if he beats out Gray for the starters spot, even then I dont think he gets more than 25 mpg.

Agimat · Post #260 » by **Agimat** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:28 pm

Brinbe wrote:
Beauge wrote:I would be absolutely shocked if Jonas gets 8 rpg in his rookie year. I think people need to calm down with the expectations. If you watched Jonas play at all you know that he has a lot of work to do before he can bang around with NBA bigs in the NBA game. He has a ton of potential - a ton - but he still has a way to go on realizing on that potential. Also, Raps have Bargs, Amir, Ed and Gray that will be eating into those minutes - there are only 96 minutes for bigs in an NBA game to spread around. Do the math.

Very well-put. I know we're all excited, but I hope people keep their expectations in check. Jonas still has a long way to go.

+1 One bad game by him. People on this board will call him a bust.