JV at World Cup 2014

tdotboyy · Post #1601 » by **tdotboyy** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 4:41 am

8-11 FG
6-6 FT

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOq1LK78GCM[/youtube]

Beast.

Boogie! · Post #1602 » by **Boogie!** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 4:43 am

reverse turnaround short post jumper was nice.

TheRaptor! · Post #1603 » by **TheRaptor!** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 4:48 am

Oh my god, I can't wait for the '14-'15 season to start.

Lol at him destroying zach galifianakis.

Waylon Mercy · Post #1604 » by **Waylon Mercy** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 4:49 am

Looks like the Haka dance didn't intimidate Val

MEDIC · Post #1605 » by **MEDIC** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 4:51 am

Looks like JV beating up on summer league type talent again.

raptor jesus · Post #1606 » by **raptor jesus** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 4:53 am

The power, the range, the footwork, the -- GLIVEN!

steamed hams · Post #1607 » by **steamed hams** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 4:53 am

He be bringing that pump fake around the world

Rejected · Post #1608 » by **Rejected** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 4:54 am

I want this dude to destroy this year. Hyped

sule · Post #1609 » by **sule** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 5:16 am

Good energy and seemingly improved footwork. Hopefully these types of efforts will translate well enough against NBA talent this upcoming season so his numbers can reflect his improvement. And hopefully he can take that next step.

But really, even though he looks improved, i'm going to have to hold reservation until at least exhibition play during pre-season before excitement supersedes my skepticism.

Kabookalu · Post #1610 » by **Kabookalu** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 5:22 am

Okay this is weird, you posted a video of a prime Tim Duncan beasting against New Zealand in a Jonas Valanciunas highlight thread.

Merit · Post #1611 » by **Merit** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 5:34 am

that second jump putback.

kevindurant1 · Post #1612 » by **kevindurant1** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 5:35 am

Dude is a monster.

Boogie! · Post #1613 » by **Boogie!** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 6:03 am

casey needs to free valanciunas… honestly, it's time to get this man more touches. i hate all this bs about, "oh he's still uncomfortable, he turns the ball over too much" etc… he's in his 3rd year in the NBA, he's been playing pro since he was a teen… he's not a **** baby anymore, it's sink or swim… if demar can be force-fed the ball to develop into a first option scorer, then why not val? he has all the talent in the world for it… he's not gonna get better by AVOIDING it… PASS VAL THE ROCK AND LET HIM WORK! RUN THE OFFENSE INSIDE OUT! LET'S GET IT!

Clementine9 · Post #1614 » by **Clementine9** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 6:11 am

Choker wrote:Okay this is weird, you posted a video of a prime Tim Duncan beasting against New Zealand in a Jonas Valanciunas highlight thread.

The blocks are my favourite. Probably the one stat category I'm not sure he'll ever produce all that well in but he brought them today. Hopefully a good sign.

sca · Post #1615 » by **sca** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 6:17 am

I liked it when he faked himself.

S.W.A.N · Post #1616 » by **S.W.A.N** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 6:17 am

Boogie! wrote:casey needs to free valanciunas… honestly, it's time to get this man more touches. i hate all this bs about, "oh he's still uncomfortable, he turns the ball over too much" etc… he's in his 3rd year in the NBA, he's been playing pro since he was a teen… he's not a **** baby anymore, it's sink or swim… if demar can be force-fed the ball to develop into a first option scorer, then why not val? he has all the talent in the world for it… he's not gonna get better by AVOIDING it… PASS VAL THE ROCK AND LET HIM WORK! RUN THE OFFENSE INSIDE OUT! LET'S GET IT!

Big difference between a sucky team force feeding its young gun and a playoff team force feeding a young post player.

Organic growth for the win

cold_cowboy · Post #1617 » by **cold_cowboy** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 6:22 am

light360 wrote:Kazlauskas expression at 12:18

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff8b9QOOXbE[/youtube]

journalism sure has taken a big hit when the morons can't even remember the last names correctly, nonetheless a Torontonian who should know what JV looks like.

GoSu · Post #1618 » by **GoSu** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 6:25 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG0LjZNFJhw[/youtube]

Few of his plays in better quality.

Stolen Identity · Post #1619 » by **Stolen Identity** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 7:12 am

Boogie! wrote:casey needs to free valanciunas… honestly, it's time to get this man more touches. i hate all this bs about, "oh he's still uncomfortable, he turns the ball over too much" etc… he's in his 3rd year in the NBA, he's been playing pro since he was a teen… he's not a **** baby anymore, it's sink or swim… if demar can be force-fed the ball to develop into a first option scorer, then why not val? he has all the talent in the world for it… he's not gonna get better by AVOIDING it… PASS VAL THE ROCK AND LET HIM WORK! RUN THE OFFENSE INSIDE OUT! LET'S GET IT!

Casey's system is equal opportunity. I think he'll be a 3rd option next year, but he could move up to 2nd depending if Casey wants Kyle to become more of a floor general.

I'm more concerned about how much his overall defense has improved than his offense.

godkingleonidas · Post #1620 » by **godkingleonidas** » Mon Sep 8, 2014 8:24 am

Valanciunas' usage in the Raptors' offensive schemes is quite different from Lithuania's national team. It's better to expect that Jonas will act as a facilitator for the wings in Casey's offense.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQ6AAYtNZQ[/youtube]