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2011 draft.....

NAOS said:
this guy is definitely intriguing. I'd be shocked if he didn't shoot up the draft board simply because of his length.

My initial reaction was to wonder if we could trade CJ for a pick that would nab him.... then I wondered about trading Memo's expiring...

It seems like I go thru this every year: what would it take to pick up a mid- to late-first round pick?
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The knock on Reggie Jackson is that he was playing in a much weaker conference. Whenever he played the big schools, he didn't perform well.
 
There's always some confusion about measurements. I wasn't sure if you had checked a site I hadn't yet. I guess we'll see at the combine how tall guys really are.

also, it's been awhile but I think I might be warming to Valanciunas.
 
Valanciunas

got this from
https://www.sactownroyalty.com/2011...d-the-bad-and-the-ugly-2010-11-week-21/QUOTE]

This was written March 20, 2011. Dunno where they're getting their info or how old it is but they mention his wingspan is 7-6.

Draft Profile: Jonas Valanciunas, C, 6'11, 240 lbs, Lithuania

Out of all the International Prospects in the draft, Valanciunas might be the most intriguing prospect (note: Not the most NBA ready) of them all. Valanciunas isn't the most skilled player, but he's got a fierce competitive streak and boundless energy.

In fact, my closest comparison to him would probably be if you took Jon Brockman, made him 6-11 with a 7-6 wingspan (Valanciunas measurements) and let him loose. Jonas feasts on the boards, especially offensively, where quite a bit of his baskets come from. It's a large reason why his shooting is so efficient (he's shooting 70% right now, impressive even in Europe). He's also great at utilizing his length and strength to finish around the basket.

But Valanciunas isn't much of a scorer or shot creator, which is fine by me (especially when considering we have DeMarcus Cousins. His post-game needs work, and he doesn't take any jumpers (although his free throw percentage is sky-high at 92%). He also turns the ball over too much.

But his defense is outstanding for a player so young, mostly around the basket. He's not the toughest yet as he still needs to put on some weight, but his length lets him contest most shots, although he'll likely need to be a tad less aggressive to avoid foul trouble in the NBA.

Worst case scenario, he's Andris Biedrins redux. Best case? One of the better centers in the league./QUOTE]
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**** it. I'm sold. In all his previous highlights, I never saw him dunk. He looks like a younger, more athletic Memo. Heck, he actually looks smoother and more natural shooting than Memo.

As long as his measurements (namely max vert reach) don't suck, slot Kanterlingis in at #3.
 
I think Kanter can dunk he just chooses to put it back and lay it up. If it goes in, its fine with me. He has really good post moves, can rebound the **** outta the ball and can shoot. Now, can he play D? I bet if he was allowed to play and did well this year he could have gone number 1. He has dominated every other big Euro in the draft and dominated the Hoops Summit.
 
If we get Kanter at #6 it's the biggest steal of the draft. If Kanter and Valencualsis are both available at 6.....man I don't know what I would do. I would probly take Kanter because he's better at offense and Favors is a pretty good defensive player. But both of those guys are gonna be studs IMO.
 
Favors Flave said:
I think Kanter can dunk he just chooses to put it back and lay it up. If it goes in, its fine with me. He has really good post moves, can rebound the **** outta the ball and can shoot. Now, can he play D? I bet if he was allowed to play and did well this year he could have gone number 1. He has dominated every other big Euro in the draft and dominated the Hoops Summit.
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Evidently he was mediocre out in California before he went UK.
 
The more research I do on Jonas Valanciunas the more I think I would be estatic if he's still there at 6.
Reminds me of a young Anderson Varaejo who can finish at the rim. Maybe those aren't the kind of players who can carry the mail every night, but someone with that length, the mobility to defend screen-roll, and energy will definitely help you win some games.
 
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