Knicks select Rokas Jokubaitis (34th overall)

B8RcDeMktfxC · Post #261 » by **B8RcDeMktfxC** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:59 am

thebuzzardman wrote:
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The Knicks drafted some middling talented Euro guy like whose ceiling is probably Shved or Beno Udrih or Sasha Vujačić

I mean, not bad for 33 or 36 or wherever he was drafted.

He can compete with IQ and McBride for those end of bench garbage time minutes if the Knicks ever get guards with real talent.

How do you even know that? I'm encouraged by it. Spurs been doing it for yrs. I thought he looked good in SL. Definitely better than the other euro we picked up. Already forgot his name

I'm just trying to embrace the negativity.

I hope he's good. I think it'll come down to having enough athleticism to turn the corner on NBA players plus however that impacts defense. He has skills.

exuding and embracing.

robillionaire · Post #262 » by **robillionaire** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:15 am

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I hope he comes in and takes over next season. We need a miracle :lol:

UcanUwill · Post #263 » by **UcanUwill** » Sun Feb 20, 2022 7:44 pm

Rokas was a key character in Barcelona winning Copa del Rey final against arch enemy, Real Madrid. Madrid had the lead most the game, Rokas scored his first points in the third quarter, a catch and shoot corner 3 that was part of Barca's comeback. 4th quarter, Rokas hits his second 3 from the exact same corner and takes the lead for Barcelona. In final 3 minutes of the game in anybodies game, Rokas drives to the left after a pick, hits a floater and one, hits the ft, another offensive possession, dejavu, drives to the left layup and one. In defensive 59-64 game, Rokas finishes with 12 points (2/3 three pointers, 2/2 two pointers and ones, 2/2 FT).

Rokas is becoming master of end one finishes at the Euro level.

Boxscore (the game just ended like 5 minutes ago)

https://www.acb.com/partido/ver/id/103079

robillionaire · Post #264 » by **robillionaire** » Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:09 pm

UcanUwill wrote:Rokas was a key character in Barcelona winning Copa del Rey final against arch enemy, Real Madrid. Madrid had the league most the game, Rokas scored his first points in the third quarter, a catch and shoot corner 3 that was part of Barca's comeback. 4th quarter, Rokas hits his second 3 from the exact same corner and takes the lead for Barcelona. In final 3 minutes of the game in anybodies game, Rokas drives to the left after a pick, hits a floater and one, hits the ft, another offensive possession, dejavu, drives to the left layup and one. In defensive 59-64 game, Rokas finishes with 12 points (2/3 three pointers, 2/2 two pointers and ones, 2/2 FT).

Rokas is becoming master of end one finishes at the Euro level.

Boxscore (the game just ended like 5 minutes ago)

https://www.acb.com/partido/ver/id/103079

Thanks, can’t wait to see the highlights

BKlutch · Post #265 » by **BKlutch** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:24 am

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Gorilla Monsoon · Post #266 » by **Gorilla Monsoon** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 7:00 am

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This guy is a lot scarier than Thibs lol.

Jstock12 · Post #267 » by **Jstock12** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:56 am

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This guy is a lot scarier than Thibs lol.

Rokas had already spent a couple seasons under Saras on the Zalgiris team when Saras departed to coach Barcelona. Then, Zalgiris signed the G-League coach of the year Martin Schiller who was very chill compared to Jasikevicius. After spedning a season with Schiller, Rokas chose to go to Barca anyway knowing full well that he will have to deal with Saras and will also have to compete for every minute on the court with Calathes and Lapprovitola (as opposed to staying in Zalgiris and being the main guy).

This alone tells you everything you need to know about the guy. I don't think I remember a more coachable Lithuanian player.

Jstock12 · Post #268 » by **Jstock12** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:58 am

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thebuzzardman · Post #269 » by **thebuzzardman** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 12:55 pm

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This guy is a lot scarier than Thibs lol.

He's like Quinn Synder but with wine instead of blow

thebuzzardman · Post #270 » by **thebuzzardman** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 12:57 pm

NOT the Real Madrid highlights:

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UcanUwill · Post #271 » by **UcanUwill** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 1:11 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:
Gorilla Monsoon wrote:
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This guy is a lot scarier than Thibs lol.

He's like Quinn Synder but with wine instead of blow

Not sure who said it, I think it was Hezonja, that Obradovic and Jasikevicius would last 2 practices in the NBA before getting fired. NBA is a players league and you cant coach your players like this in the NBA. European basketball is getting better, and we are getting players who can sometimes carry teams by themselves, but European leagues are still coaches' leagues, not players leagues.

Jstock12 · Post #272 » by **Jstock12** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 1:44 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:
Gorilla Monsoon wrote:
BKlutch wrote:

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This guy is a lot scarier than Thibs lol.

He's like Quinn Synder but with wine instead of blow

I'm reading his lips and I can see that at least 80% of what he said to Rokas are Russian swear words.

G_K_F · Post #273 » by **G_K_F** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 3:49 pm

Roku gained some muscle. Would be interested in seeing how much he’s improved this summer.

Wouldn’t mind seeing him stay in Europe one more year, especially if Tom Thibodeau is going to still be coaching next year.

BKlutch · Post #274 » by **BKlutch** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:02 pm

Jstock12 wrote:
Gorilla Monsoon wrote:
BKlutch wrote:

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This guy is a lot scarier than Thibs lol.

Rokas had already spent a couple seasons under Saras on the Zalgiris team when Saras departed to coach Barcelona. Then, Zalgiris signed the G-League coach of the year Martin Schiller who was very chill compared to Jasikevicius. After spedning a season with Schiller, Rokas chose to go to Barca anyway knowing full well that he will have to deal with Saras and will also have to compete for every minute on the court with Calathes and Lapprovitola (as opposed to staying in Zalgiris and being the main guy).

This alone tells you everything you need to know about the guy. I don't think I remember a more coachable Lithuanian player.

Thank you - this is so reassuring to hear, because he looks like he may be the best option we have for a PG next year. I know we may try to acquire Brunson as FA or sign and trade, but the competition Barca has faced is very high level and Rokas' skills are exactly what we need. I don't want any more 3&D guards playing point guard, I don't want guys so far past their prime they can't stay on the floor long enough, and I don't want any more idiots like Elf, either. If the FO doesn't give him a real chance, then our fortunes are even worse than we think.

Jstock12 · Post #275 » by **Jstock12** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:00 pm

Gorilla Monsoon wrote:
BKlutch wrote:

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This guy is a lot scarier than Thibs lol.

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El Poochio · Post #276 » by **El Poochio** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:18 pm

Rokasanity whennnn

BKlutch · Post #277 » by **BKlutch** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:26 pm

Jstock12 wrote:
Gorilla Monsoon wrote:
BKlutch wrote:

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This guy is a lot scarier than Thibs lol.

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I'll have some of what he's having, please.

It has been too long since we've had that much excitement from our Knicks!

RHODEY · Post #278 » by **RHODEY** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:51 pm

Jstock12 wrote:
Gorilla Monsoon wrote:
BKlutch wrote:

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This guy is a lot scarier than Thibs lol.

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Damn he should work for the WWE...

thebuzzardman · Post #279 » by **thebuzzardman** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:36 pm

Fire Thibs and hire the guy above

movingon · Post #280 » by **movingon** » Tue Feb 22, 2022 6:21 am

Sarunas is an international basketball legend. He can be as mad as he wants.