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Comment on Who is Jonas Valanciunas? by Nicolas

Nicolas — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:07:09 +0000

Jonas’ potentional is sky-high right now. Hopefully he can live up to it. Many scouts and GM’s believe Jonas could be the best player of the 2011 draft in 5 years. Some say if there wasn’t a contract buy-out situation he could have went first! Let’s hope they’re right!

In regards to DeMar, as much as I love his game, he’ll have to work on his defense and 3 point range if he is to compare with Manu. He’s only been in the league for 2 years so there is much room for improvement. I have faith in him!

As for Bargnani, good call. LOL.

Comment on Who is Jonas Valanciunas? by Andrei

Andrei — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:51:53 +0000

I think if we make Jonas the cornerstone of the franchise – we will be a San Antonio type of team with Duncan as its core – DeMar can be our Manu and Bargnani can be our Matt Bonner..

Comment on Who is Jonas Valanciunas? by Nicolas

Nicolas — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:59:36 +0000

FIBA U19 World Championship, Finals

July 10, 2011 vs Serbia 85-67
Jonas Valanciunas: 40 Min, 13/18 FG, 10/14 FT, 36PTS, 8REB, 0AST, 3STL, 3BLK, 4TO, 3PF.

Lithuania claims Gold. Jonas Valanciunas named MVP and All Star 5.

Notes
- Valanciunas led the tournment in scoring (23.0 ppg), rebounding (13.9 rpg), blocks (3.2 bpg), double-doubles (7) and was 2nd in field goal percentage (59.8%) only behind Canada’s Dyshawn Pierre.

Comment on Who is Jonas Valanciunas? by Nicolas

Nicolas — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:52:30 +0000

FIBA U19 World Championship, Semi-Finals

July 9, 2011 vs Russia 85-68
Jonas Valanciunas: 35 Min, 8/10 FG, 5/7 FT, 21PTS, 13REB, 2AST, 0STL, 0BLK, 0TO, 3PF.

Comment on Who is Jonas Valanciunas? by Nicolas

Nicolas — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:25:20 +0000

FIBA U19 World Championship, Quarter Finals

July 8, 2011 vs Poland 87-75
Jonas Valanciunas: 36 Min, 8/19 FG, 10/11 FT, 26PTS, 24REB, 3AST, 1STL, 5BLK, 1TO, 4PF.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have ourselves a monster.

Notes
- Jonas Valanciunas has now moved up to 3rd in FT%.
- He is now averaging 21.4ppg, 14.9rpg, and 3.7bpg.

Comment on Who is Jonas Valanciunas? by Nicolas

Nicolas — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:22:40 +0000

Jonas Watch @ the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in Latvia.

Exhibition Match:

June 28, 2011. Lithuania U19 108 vs 75 USA
Jonas Valanciunas: 25 Min, 6/11 FG, 11/15 FT, 23PTS, 11REB, 1AST, 0STL, 1BLK, 3TO, 3PF.

Preliminary Round:

June 30, 2011 vs Croatia 75-88
Jonas Valanciunas: 36 Min, 7/17 FG, 5/6 FT, 19PTS, 13REB, 0AST, 0STL, 5BLK, 2TO, 5PF.

July 1, 2011 vs Korea 117-64
Jonas Valanciunas: 19 Min, 11/11 FG, 3/3 FT, 25PTS, 17REB, 1AST, 1STL, 2BLK, 2TO, 2PF.

July 2, 2011 vs Canada 111-68
Jonas Valanciunas: 14 Min, 4/5 FG, 4/6 FT, 15PTS, 9REB, 1AST, 0STL, 4BLK, 1TO, 5PF. (1 3PTS on 1/1 shooting!)

July 4, 2011 vs Serbia 71-54
Jonas Valanciunas: 34 Min, 6/14 FG, 6/7 FT, 18PTS, 13REB, 0AST, 1STL, 3BLK, 4TO, 2PF.

July 5, 2011 vs USA 105-107
Jonas Valanciunas: 38 Min, 11/20 FG, 8/10 FT, 30PTS, 15REB, 1AST, 1STL, 4BLK, 1TO, 4PF.

July 6, 2011 vs Egypt 78-59
Jonas Valanciunas: 26 Min, 4/7 FG, 9/10 FT, 17PTS, 13REB, 1AST, 0STL, 3BLK, 1TO, 3PF.

Throughout the first 6 games, Jonas is averaging 20.7 points per game, 13.3 rebounds per game and 3.5 blocks per game. He is the stat leader in each of those 3 categories. (1st in points per game, 1st in rebounds per game and 1st in blocks per game). He is also 1st in double-doubles with 5.
In regards to percentages, Jonas is 2nd in field goal percentage (58.7%) and is sitting at 4th in free throw percentage (83.3%).

Side note: He is also 1st in 3 point percentage if you consider his lone wild shot against Canada…(1/1 for 100%).

Not bad. If this was fantasy basketball Jonas Valanciunas would be a definite keeper!

Comment on NBA DRAFT 2011: What’s the Scenario? by Nicolas

Nicolas — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:48:25 +0000

Updated 06/23/2011 @ 4:48pm (the time on the site is wrong, everything should be 4 hours back)

Mock Lottery 2011
1) Cleveland – Kyrie Irving
2) Minnesota – Derrick Williams
3) Utah – Enes Kanter
4) Cleveland – Jonas Valanciunas
5) Toronto – Brandon Knight
6) Washington – Jan Vesely
7) Charlotte – Tristan Thompson
8 ) Detroit – Bismack Biyombo
9) Charlotte – Kawhi Leonard
10) Sacramento – Jimmer Fredette
11) Golden State – Klay Thompson
12) Utah – Kemba Walker
13) Phoenix – Alec Burks
14) Houston – Marcus Morris

Bubblin’ (Potential to break into the lottery)
Chris Singleton
Jordan Hamilton
Markieff Morris
Donatas Motiejunas

Comment on NBA DRAFT 2011: What’s the Scenario? by Nicolas

Nicolas — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:36:16 +0000

Per Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports:
Sources have confirmed a 3-way trade between the Bucks, Kings and Bobcats.

Milwaukee will acquire Stephen Jackson, Beno Udrih and the 19th overall selection.

Charlotte will acquire the No. 7 overall pick as well as Corey Maggette. They will keep their own pick, the No. 9 overall selection.

Sacramento will acquire the No. 10 overall pick from Milwaukee, as well as John Salmons.

Comment on NBA DRAFT 2011: What’s the Scenario? by Nicolas

Nicolas — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:03:40 +0000

Notes/Rumours
- Cleveland may draft Valanciunas even if Kanter is still on the board.
- Charlotte and Detroit are both fiending for Tristan Thompson. Cavaliers are also trying to obtain another lottery pick to join the Tristan party as well.
- Spurs and OKC are both trying to get into the lottery reportedly to obtain Valanciunas.
- Early reports have Raptors drafting Knight, plan B being Biyombo. However, we are now hearing that Colangelo might take Biyombo EVEN if Knight is available. The Toronto Sun had a blurb about how Colangelo doesn’t care where Mock Drafts have Biyombo.
- Cavs are interested in swapping 4th and 5th picks with Toronto, no word yet on who/what else may be involved.