International Basketball

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There are quite a few members here from all around the globe. On Tamburello's suggestion ( Thanks Tamb! ) We have added this sub-forum for any International Basketball Talk.

Have Fun!

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Not to nitpick but...



... seems kinda off.

I reckon this sub-forum would be more comfy here - The Rest of the Sports World

Anyway, with the upcoming Eurobasket, this will sure come in handy.

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Not to nitpick but...



... seems kinda off.

I reckon this sub-forum would be more comfy here - The Rest of the Sports World

Anyway, with the upcoming Eurobasket, this will sure come in handy.

That makes sense. It is now in it's new home.

[tamburello]

Thanks ziggy

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So... how about that Donatas Motiejunas? On a scale of 1 to 10, what's his bust potential (<- a blatant oxymoron)?

I'd say 9.

[tamburello]

So... how about that Donatas Motiejunas? On a scale of 1 to 10, what's his bust potential (<- a blatant oxymoron)?

I'd say 9.

I haven't watched him yet. He's compared to Dirk Nowitzki, that gives an idea. He may be Bargnani or he may be Tskitishvili. Any 7 footer European who can shoot a little is labeled as next Dirk, but being Dirk is not that easy. Dirk is not known for his defensive presence, but he's much better defender than any of the names given above.

That's why Donatas might be a bust, but may be good as well. All depends on how he can adapt NBA basketball and how much he can improve his size.

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His poor frame won't be able to support much weight, which leaves him purely as an outside shooter. But, you can never be sure, what with the over-the-counter supplements and what not.

Is he on Lithuanian roster for September?

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Is he on Lithuanian roster for September?

No. If I were their coach, I would have not included him as well, while I still have big men such as Javtokas and Lavrinovic bros. Lithuania will play without their two best players (IMO), Siskauskas and Jasikevicius.

http://www.eurobasket.com/Lithuania/...?NewsID=168908

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I have Motiejunas on my Top 5 To Watch List right now. From what I've read (haven't watched him), he's Dirk reincarnate. Tons of potential. Why do you think he has a bust possibility?

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I have Motiejunas on my Top 5 To Watch List right now. From what I've read (haven't watched him), he's Dirk reincarnate. Tons of potential. Why do you think he has a bust possibility?

Because all Dirk-alikes are not Dirk, and when they are not Dirk, they are potentially Nikoloz Tskitishvili.

Seriously, you know being successful in the NBA requires some physical presence. European players ususally don't adjust NBA just because they have not enough size, regardless how successful they are in Europe. Sarunas Jasikevicius, Igor Rakocevic are the names coming to my mind, whom names are maybe not even remembered by American people, but they have almost legendary careers in Europe.