Jstock12 wrote:But damn that's a high release.
Looks very easy to block from behind.
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Jstock12 wrote:But damn that's a high release.
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nahom1319 wrote:Jstock12 wrote:But damn that's a high release.
Looks very easy to block from behind.

Joker wrote:Re: practice photos - It's weird seeing Jonas take shots from 10 feet out in non-running-hook form.

cold_cowboy wrote:it's simply that jonas isn't quick and experienced enough to be relied up at crucial stages of the game. his inability to defend the pick and roll consistently and his constant emotional wind-ups are risky. he's the one lithuanian that can be seen constantly showing his frustration when he doesn't receive the ball in the post, constantly waiving his hands in disapproval. he's the future of this team clearly, although he's still immature. in terms of his talent and ability, nobody is disputing that.

Clutch Carter wrote:cold_cowboy wrote:it's simply that jonas isn't quick and experienced enough to be relied up at crucial stages of the game. his inability to defend the pick and roll consistently and his constant emotional wind-ups are risky. he's the one lithuanian that can be seen constantly showing his frustration when he doesn't receive the ball in the post, constantly waiving his hands in disapproval. he's the future of this team clearly, although he's still immature. in terms of his talent and ability, nobody is disputing that.
If he's supposed to be the future and only getting like 6 FGA's a game, he should be pissed. There seems to be a disconnect between his perceived role and his actual role.

BackseatBoss wrote:Clutch Carter wrote:cold_cowboy wrote:it's simply that jonas isn't quick and experienced enough to be relied up at crucial stages of the game. his inability to defend the pick and roll consistently and his constant emotional wind-ups are risky. he's the one lithuanian that can be seen constantly showing his frustration when he doesn't receive the ball in the post, constantly waiving his hands in disapproval. he's the future of this team clearly, although he's still immature. in terms of his talent and ability, nobody is disputing that.
If he's supposed to be the future and only getting like 6 FGA's a game, he should be pissed. There seems to be a disconnect between his perceived role and his actual role.
Fun fact, Jonas has the best FG% in the whole tournament at 78.1% with Faried being second at 74.5%. If Jonas was shooting below 50% I would understand why the team is not going to him more, but now there's absolutely no excuse.
Jstock12 wrote:BackseatBoss wrote:Clutch Carter wrote:
If he's supposed to be the future and only getting like 6 FGA's a game, he should be pissed. There seems to be a disconnect between his perceived role and his actual role.
Fun fact, Jonas has the best FG% in the whole tournament at 78.1% with Faried being second at 74.5%. If Jonas was shooting below 50% I would understand why the team is not going to him more, but now there's absolutely no excuse.
Lithuanian coach explained that they are indeed TRYING to play through Jonas and DMo, the problem is it doesn't always go according to plan for several reasons. One being the terrible issues Lithuania has with its PG position, and the other one the inconsistence of both Jonas and Donatas.
You can't judge everything from FG% since usually Jonas either scores a relatively easy bucket or loses the ball before even taking a shot attempt.
Freeway wrote:Jstock12 wrote:BackseatBoss wrote:Fun fact, Jonas has the best FG% in the whole tournament at 78.1% with Faried being second at 74.5%. If Jonas was shooting below 50% I would understand why the team is not going to him more, but now there's absolutely no excuse.
Lithuanian coach explained that they are indeed TRYING to play through Jonas and DMo, the problem is it doesn't always go according to plan for several reasons. One being the terrible issues Lithuania has with its PG position, and the other one the inconsistence of both Jonas and Donatas.
You can't judge everything from FG% since usually Jonas either scores a relatively easy bucket or loses the ball before even taking a shot attempt.
Really jonas averages two turn over per game this tournament.
Jstock12 wrote:Freeway wrote:Jstock12 wrote:
Lithuanian coach explained that they are indeed TRYING to play through Jonas and DMo, the problem is it doesn't always go according to plan for several reasons. One being the terrible issues Lithuania has with its PG position, and the other one the inconsistence of both Jonas and Donatas.
You can't judge everything from FG% since usually Jonas either scores a relatively easy bucket or loses the ball before even taking a shot attempt.
Really jonas averages two turn over per game this tournament.
2.4 turnovers per 21 minute to be exact. That's almost 5 turnovers PER40.

pbj wrote:Jonas is ****ing with us, making those 18ft jumpers
Jstock12 wrote:LOOOL Jonas just knocked down a long two and then did the Mutombo finger wag! HAHA

BackseatBoss wrote:Jstock12 wrote:LOOOL Jonas just knocked down a long two and then did the Mutombo finger wag! HAHA
That was easily the play of the tournament. I love how NZ's player just ran to the basket once Jonas got the ball as well