JV at World Cup 2014

Clementine9 · Post #1361 » by **Clementine9** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:13 pm

Thespianoid wrote:Jonas moved his feet well there guarding Dragic on the switch. Just didn't time the block correctly.

Too bad Lithuania can't defend as a team.

Didn't time the block well a couple possessions ago too when the Slovenian guard had a reverse lay-up. It's one thing he has to work on.

Thespianoid · Post #1362 » by **Thespianoid** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:17 pm

Clementine9 wrote:
Thespianoid wrote:Jonas moved his feet well there guarding Dragic on the switch. Just didn't time the block correctly.

Too bad Lithuania can't defend as a team.

Didn't time the block well a couple possessions ago too when the Slovenian guard had a reverse lay-up. It's one thing he has to work on.

Agreed. He used to use his mobility/quickness to compensate for reacting a bit late, but now he can't anymore. At least he's going for them now, unlike with the Raptors last year.

Joker · Post #1363 » by **Joker** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:18 pm

Jonas might be able to improve his rotations to cut off driving lanes, but at this point I can't see him being a rim-protector-type who's contesting/altering/blocking a lot of shots. Just don't think he has the instincts and athleticism for it.

Clementine9 · Post #1364 » by **Clementine9** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:24 pm

Joker wrote:Jonas might be able to improve his rotations to cut off driving lanes, but at this point I can't see him being a rim-protector-type who's contesting/altering/blocking a lot of shots. Just don't think he has the instincts and athleticism for it.

He already has the stats backing up his ability to protect the rim. Someone had a good thread about it during the regular season. It's not elite but he's pretty good at it. He just doesn't get a ton of blocks and occasionally will miss a block attempt that he definitely should have had.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #1365 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:27 pm

And they benched JV and Donut for no reason again.

Joker · Post #1366 » by **Joker** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:30 pm

Clementine9 wrote:
Joker wrote:Jonas might be able to improve his rotations to cut off driving lanes, but at this point I can't see him being a rim-protector-type who's contesting/altering/blocking a lot of shots. Just don't think he has the instincts and athleticism for it.

He already has the stats backing up his ability to protect the rim. Someone had a good thread about it during the regular season. It's not elite but he's pretty good at it. He just doesn't get a ton of blocks and occasionally will miss a block attempt that he definitely should have had.

I don't care about him getting a ton of blocks per se, but whether he's bothering shots or deterring them (forcing passes out).

AK47MVP · Post #1367 » by **AK47MVP** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:32 pm

LT tanking?
JV leading scorer and sits on the bench? Interesting... maybe they prefer Turkey more then NZ.

Thespianoid · Post #1368 » by **Thespianoid** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:33 pm

Pocius blocked that, not JusKEHViCHus. Not JuskeVEESHEEus. It's getting really annoying, and I don't even speak Lithuanian.

Thespianoid · Post #1369 » by **Thespianoid** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:40 pm

So, how about them substitutions? Some Dwane Casey-like coaching, letting the opponent's momentum go for too long before doing something about it.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #1370 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:42 pm

There's those TOs again.

Not sure I understand why Lithuania is so panicked to score when they have better scoring balance and options than Slovenia. They should be grinding this out.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #1371 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:46 pm

Ridiculous to call two loose ball fouls in a row.

Thespianoid · Post #1372 » by **Thespianoid** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:47 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:Ridiculous to call two loose ball fouls in a row.

First one was a legitimate foul, second one was BS.

Clutch Carter · Post #1373 » by **Clutch Carter** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:53 pm

I have an irrational dislike for JV's tats.

Thespianoid · Post #1374 » by **Thespianoid** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:55 pm

Clutch Carter wrote:I have an irrational dislike for JV's tats.

That's the first step to an irrational dislike for JV himself :noway:

Clutch Carter · Post #1375 » by **Clutch Carter** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 8:58 pm

Thespianoid wrote:
Clutch Carter wrote:I have an irrational dislike for JV's tats.

That's the first step to an irrational dislike for JV himself

Not possible!

Clutch Carter · Post #1376 » by **Clutch Carter** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 9:03 pm

JV done for the night it seems. Sigh.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #1377 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 9:07 pm

No legs for Slovenia. Lithuania just needs to keep pounding it inside.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #1378 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 9:08 pm

Two low % makes in a row.

Thespianoid · Post #1379 » by **Thespianoid** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 9:09 pm

Lavrinovic brothers have really played well this 4th quarter. Good mobility to defend the P&R, swarm, and then grab the rebounds.

Clutch Carter · Post #1380 » by **Clutch Carter** » Thu Sep 4, 2014 9:10 pm

Slovenia with the Raptors patented 4th quarter collapse.