The Jonas Valanciunas Thread

Prestige · Post #721 » by **Prestige** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:03 am

I'm happy with the pick. Never thought I would be, but I see something different in Jonas than a guy like Bargnani or Donatas. Seeing Asik's impact in the playoffs makes me more intrigued in Val, he's easily better than Asik and if you match him up with Ed nobody will be walking into our paint anymore.

PG
DeRozan
SF
Davis
Valanciunas

We're set up pretty nicely for the future, but we still need a little bit more star power. We need to acquire a franchise type player at the PG or SF position if we want to win a title.

James_Raptors · Post #722 » by **James_Raptors** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:03 am

Like a few others , I expected BC to pick Biyombo or Knight.
Honestly, I simply assumed Jonas would be gone by the time we were up.
So I'm happy with this pick and glad that we not only went with the BPA but it also fills a need.
Overall a win-win situation. Granted, like all drafts , this isn't a sure thing. He could still be a bust. We don't know and we'll have to see how it plays out.

But I have been very happy with the past 3 drafts.
In fact, including this year's pick, I firmly believe we've drafted a player that will end up being ranked higher than we drafted him. For all the grief BC gets, I am giving him credit where I believe it's deserved.

Tough Tony D · Post #723 » by **Tough Tony D** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:06 am

will people stop with the spurs wanted him, so he's good theory.....Its based on nothing! Just a rumor about them wanting to move up to select Val, guess what they moved up and picked Leonard. I guess maybe they just wanted to move up to select one of the guys they liked, not valanciunas for sure.

So Clutch · Post #724 » by **So Clutch** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:06 am

They're talking Jova on the FAN right now.

So Clutch · Post #725 » by **So Clutch** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:06 am

They're talking Jova on the FAN right now.

Truthrising · Post #726 » by **Truthrising** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:08 am

Tbh, Jonas wasn't my first choice but am glad with the pick. I feel now thinking about it he's the best fit among the C's in the draft to play beside Davis and happy that he's not playing right away as he still needs time to develop, the biggest question is hopefully he can fill out his frame a bit more by the time he plays here.

ForeverTFC · Post #727 » by **ForeverTFC** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:08 am

PRESTIGE wrote:I'm happy with the pick. Never thought I would be, but I see something different in Jonas than a guy like Bargnani or Donatas. Seeing Asik's impact in the playoffs makes me more intrigued in Val, he's easily better than Asik and if you match him up with Ed nobody will be walking into our paint anymore.

PG
DeRozan
SF
Davis
Valanciunas

We're set up pretty nicely for the future, but we still need a little bit more star power. We need to acquire a franchise type player at the PG or SF position if we want to win a title.

I completely agree, although I see it more as:

PG
Derorzan
SF
Bargnani
Valanciunas

Plug in a offenseive guy at one open spot, an defensive guy at the other and we are set. One more draft and this will be the most complete rebuild in Raptors history. We have secured a slasher at the 2, a scorer at the 4, a defensive guy with inside presence at the 5. Get your stopper and superstar at the open position, and this team is ready to compete.

bakafool · Post #728 » by **bakafool** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:08 am

This is definitely a rebuild. We have 3 core young players in Ed, Demar, and Jonas. Bargs is a lot more expendable right now and he'll definitely be used as trade bait in the future. We get a good wing or PG who can create his shot in next year's draft and we're pretty set. Have them all grow under defensive minded Casey. By the time they become vets we'll be solid.

Jonn · Post #729 » by **Jonn** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:09 am

Kabookalu · Post #730 » by **Kabookalu** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:09 am

PRESTIGE wrote:I'm happy with the pick. Never thought I would be, but I see something different in Jonas than a guy like Bargnani or Donatas. Seeing Asik's impact in the playoffs makes me more intrigued in Val, he's easily better than Asik and if you match him up with Ed nobody will be walking into our paint anymore.

Just going by the games I've seen of Val he doesn't have nearly the defensive instincts and IQ to match up with Asik.

T_Biggums · Post #731 » by **T_Biggums** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:09 am

SkinnyP wrote:

Learn to read...then learn to listen...then think before you type.

1. I never said Leonard would go fifth
2. BC said had Jonas went before our pick, they had moves lined up ...some to involve either moving back or acquiring another pick and movi another player
3. I thought you were done, why are you for looking for reasons to stay?
4. I never said it was going to happen, I was nearly passing on info from my legit source.. I guess I should post a "You Mad?" pic cause your jealous that all you got is your little sister tugging at your drawstrings for inside info.

You're full of horse dung...

SkinnyP wrote:I am pretty certain we are drafting Leonard, like 99.9% certain. It may not be the fifth pick, we may trade down or acquire another pick to get him, but he will be a raptor.

Don't forget I was also the first one to say who our new head coach was gonna be.

SkinnyP wrote:I have connections, and they always tend to be on the money

SkinnyP wrote:+1

He is going to be able to defend, and we need defence. I dont love the guy, but wont cry in my alphabits if we draft him.

I really think we will be grabbing at least two players from the first round. We will be the POR of this years draft class.

SkinnyP wrote:Either Knight or Walker

Who is your source The Raptor mascot? lol.... You have no source...

PHANTOMPHOENIX · Post #732 » by **PHANTOMPHOENIX** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:10 am

PRESTIGE wrote:I'm happy with the pick. Never thought I would be, but I see something different in Jonas than a guy like Bargnani or Donatas. Seeing Asik's impact in the playoffs makes me more intrigued in Val, he's easily better than Asik and if you match him up with Ed nobody will be walking into our paint anymore.

PG
DeRozan
SF
Davis
Valanciunas

We're set up pretty nicely for the future, but we still need a little bit more star power. We need to acquire a franchise type player at the PG or SF position if we want to win a title.

2012 SF Picks... Barnes, Quincy Miller, Gilchrist

I like to see what Kahn does next year if Minny gets a top 5 pick. I know it is early but the top 7 picks are projected to be 3/4s.

ty123 · Post #733 » by **ty123** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:10 am

If Valanciunas ends up as a bust, BC is 100% guilty for this.

No excuses, if any of the guys picked after us like Burks Walker Biyombo, Knight end up being better his ass needs to get fired.

Jonn · Post #734 » by **Jonn** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:11 am

Undefeated wrote:
Jonn wrote:I wonder if Andrea will share his Primo Pasta and Sauce with are new pansy Euro.

Numerous posters have already proved Valaciunas plays nothing like Bargnani.

I know he doesn't. But hes still a pansy European whose weakness once again is his strength.

sinista · Post #735 » by **sinista** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:11 am

Jonn wrote:I wonder if Andrea will share his Primo Pasta and Sauce with are new pansy Euro.

Clever coming from the guy who has a BK sig and confuses "our" with "are". I better not hear you of all people making fun of Jonas' English.

Jonn · Post #736 » by **Jonn** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:11 am

ty123 wrote:If Valanciunas ends up as a bust, BC is 100% responsible for this.

No excuses, if any of the guys picked after us like Burks Walker Biyombo, Knight, his ass needs to get fired.

I can't stand the high praise of Biyombo and I would much rather him over Jonas.

Brinbe · Post #737 » by **Brinbe** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:12 am

Jonn wrote:
Undefeated wrote:
Jonn wrote:I wonder if Andrea will share his Primo Pasta and Sauce with are new pansy Euro.

Numerous posters have already proved Valaciunas plays nothing like Bargnani.

I know he doesn't. But hes still a pansy European whose weakness once again is his strength.

Well, he's 19, he's still a kid. The European part doesn't have much to do with it. He'll bulk up fine.

disoblige · Post #738 » by **disoblige** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:12 am

Jonn wrote:
Undefeated wrote:
Jonn wrote:I wonder if Andrea will share his Primo Pasta and Sauce with are new pansy Euro.

Numerous posters have already proved Valaciunas plays nothing like Bargnani.

I know he doesn't. But hes still a pansy European whose weakness once again is his strength.

95% of the rookies have strength problems.

vado · Post #739 » by **vado** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:12 am

I don't mind the pick...if anybody wants a good laugh read the Cavs board on their opinion of Tristan over Jonas.

JunkYardSubs · Post #740 » by **JunkYardSubs** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:13 am

Jonn wrote:...

This isn't completely racist

Are you happy with the Raptors selection 5th overall?