JV at EuroBasket 2013 is Done, Lithuania Gets Silver

AK47MVP · Post #2081 » by **AK47MVP** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:05 am

Jonas has lots of room to improve his core muscles. Where the heck is Kleiza?

PercyJames_ · Post #2082 » by **PercyJames_** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:12 am

T-D0G wrote:Ugh... I hate these irrelevant tournaments.

Most of the Raptors players are in Toronto, or on their way, and JV will still be with the national team for possibly another 2 weeks.

LOL

Anatomize · Post #2083 » by **Anatomize** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:13 am

^ Haha.. that old guy

Post #2084 » by **DG88** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:18 am

Anatomize wrote:^ Haha.. that old guy

Dammit beat me too

Dri3er · Post #2085 » by **Dri3er** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:16 pm

JV4MVP · Post #2086 » by **JV4MVP** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:17 pm

The games will be now shown live on NBATV,

Wednesday 11:30AM EST
Spain vs. Serbia

vs.

Wednesday 3PM
Slovenia vs. France

vs.

Thursday 11:45AM
Croatia vs. Ukraine

vs.

Thursday 3PM ♔
Lithuania vs. Italy

vs.

MEDIC · Post #2087 » by **MEDIC** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:35 pm

JV4MVP wrote:JV article on FIBA site:

Jonas Valanciunas turned 21 in June. Three months later at EuroBasket 2013, it's clear that the torch of Lithuania's top center is close to being passed to the Toronto Raptors big man.

Valanciunas has already been a dominant force at times in Slovenia - his second EuroBasket and third major tournament despite his tender age. His overall numbers are 7.0 points, a team-best 6.0 rebounds and one block while shooting almost 70% from the floor and 77% from the free-throw line.

But in the five games he has played at least 13 minutes, the Utena native's numbers increase to 11.8 points, 8.6 rebounds (2.2 offensive boards) and 1.4 blocks in just under 22 minutes.

"Right now, he's the main center for us," said 33-year-old Lithuania center Robertas Javtokas...

He's good on offence, but we need him to be good everywhere," said Kleiza...

"He's very positive, he's a good kid, very talented. Sometimes, he misses control of the game. But he's young. We are asking from him [things] like he should be 27 or so. It's impossible," said Lithuanian coach Jonas Kazlauskas, who mentioned 22-year-old Donatas Motiejunas being in the same case.

Thanks. I like this quote.

"He's very positive, he's a good kid, very talented. Sometimes, he misses control of the game. But he's young. We are asking from him [things] like he should be 27 or so. It's impossible," said Lithuanian coach Jonas Kazlauskas, who mentioned 22-year-old Donatas Motiejunas being in the same case

Mototaupa · Post #2088 » by **Mototaupa** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:55 pm

Nah, Kazlauskas rly doesnt think that. He said some complements too JV only to easy Raptors fans rage... for last critics hes one of assistants made, maybe it will soften damage done (pure green, like, Lithuanian green)

And for the lol's TurboZone wannabies : http://www.15min.lt/naujiena/sportas/eurobasket-2013/30-linksmu-fotomontazu-kuo-virsta-lietuvos-rinktines-krepsininkai-ir-treneris-753-369743

Post #2089 » by **pbj** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:08 pm

From a Raptors perspective, I've decided I really don't mind Jonas not playing much. If he was playing 30mpg with only a few weeks to go before training camp, it would be a little concerning.

He's still getting the exposure and most of the development, so I'm happy to compromise in this case.

JV4MVP · Post #2090 » by **JV4MVP** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:22 pm

Mototaupa wrote:And for the lol's TurboZone wannabies : http://www.15min.lt/naujiena/sportas/eurobasket-2013/30-linksmu-fotomontazu-kuo-virsta-lietuvos-rinktines-krepsininkai-ir-treneris-753-369743

haha

Don't think this was racist, just a bad coincedence (in another one they guy was holding potatoes).

killerbs · Post #2091 » by **killerbs** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:11 pm

JV4MVP wrote:

The games will be now shown live on NBATV,

Wednesday 11:30AM EST
Spain vs. Serbia

vs.

Wednesday 3PM
Slovenia vs. France

vs.

Thursday 11:45AM
Croatia vs. Ukraine

vs.

Thursday 3PM ♔
Lithuania vs. Italy

vs.

Does that also mean NBA TV Canada?

JV4MVP · Post #2092 » by **JV4MVP** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:18 pm

killerbs wrote:
JV4MVP wrote:
Spoiler:

The games will be now shown live on NBATV,

Wednesday 11:30AM EST
Spain vs. Serbia

vs.

Wednesday 3PM
Slovenia vs. France

vs.

Thursday 11:45AM
Croatia vs. Ukraine

vs.

Thursday 3PM ♔
Lithuania vs. Italy

vs.

Does that also mean NBA TV Canada?

In the US yes.

Unfortunately after checking this site (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings ... nNum=27201) the Canadian version doesn't look like it will broadcast it.

killerbs · Post #2093 » by **killerbs** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:13 pm

JV4MVP wrote:
killerbs wrote:
JV4MVP wrote:
Spoiler:

The games will be now shown live on NBATV,

Wednesday 11:30AM EST
Spain vs. Serbia

vs.

Wednesday 3PM
Slovenia vs. France

vs.

Thursday 11:45AM
Croatia vs. Ukraine

vs.

Thursday 3PM ♔
Lithuania vs. Italy

vs.

Does that also mean NBA TV Canada?

In the US yes.

Unfortunately after checking this site (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings ... nNum=27201) the Canadian version doesn't look like it will broadcast it.

Im sure its bound to replay it for NBA TV Canada? The evening perhaps?

JV4MVP · Post #2094 » by **JV4MVP** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:22 pm

killerbs wrote:
JV4MVP wrote:
killerbs wrote:
Does that also mean NBA TV Canada?

In the US yes.

Unfortunately after checking this site (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings ... nNum=27201) the Canadian version doesn't look like it will broadcast it.

Im sure its bound to replay it for NBA TV Canada? The evening perhaps?

Check that link... it is the schedule. Unfortunately I don't see any replays.

Try to get access to the US version

JV4MVP · Post #2095 » by **JV4MVP** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:59 pm

And now when it matters Spain beasts on Serbia 41-17 in the 2nd quarter.

Rodriguez shooting around the basket like Steve Nash.

UcanUwill · Post #2096 » by **UcanUwill** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:17 pm

One sided, Rodriguez is a fantastic player.

Post #2097 » by **pbj** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:19 pm

2ND HALF COME-BACK, B**CHES!

JV4MVP · Post #2098 » by **JV4MVP** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:22 pm

pbj wrote:2ND HALF COME-BACK, B**CHES!

It would be an accomplishment if Serbia loses by less than 15 points.

48-23 after 1 half is pretty bad.

Post #2099 » by **pbj** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:25 pm

JV4MVP wrote:
pbj wrote:2ND HALF COME-BACK, B**CHES!

It would be an accomplishment if Serbia loses by less than 15 points.

48-23 after 1 half is pretty bad.

I will be shocked if Spain wins this. SHOCKED!

JV4MVP · Post #2100 » by **JV4MVP** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:27 pm

pbj wrote:I will be shocked if Spain wins this. SHOCKED!

I'm pretty shocked that Sergio Rodriguez is 6-3 and listed as 168 lbs

168 lbs!!