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This is the MAN we need at #3 - C Jonas Valanciunas

Only way Jazz should take JV if he can come over immediately.
Jazz should not take an international player in first round unless he can play next season.
 
DX lists Noah at 7' 223 lbs. with a 7' 1.25" wingspan.

DX currently lists JV at 6' 11" 240 lbs. Right now they don't list his wingspan but I imagine that info will be forthcoming.
 
slc said:
Only way Jazz should take JV if he can come over immediately.
Jazz should not take an international player in first round unless he can play next season.
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It sounded like his club needed money so they were gonna work out a way to get him into the NBA and gobble up a portion of his rookie contract.
I don't care if he comes over next year or not.
 
Adidas Euro Camp June 11th -13th in Italy, but Jonas Valunciunus will not be there.

If Jazz had the 6th pick, I'd say the Euros are a real option. BUt the 3rd pick for a guy that may not come over....

I think Jonas is the least exciting Euro, but maybe the most likely to have a 13 year nba career.
 
While he's got a great wingspan and is still growing, his lack of actually basketball IQ and general skills makes him a real r-e-a-c-h at #3, IMO.
Kanter, OTOH, is already quite skilled and is in great condition, which would enable him to play extended minutes very soon if need be...
 
Well, I'm once again reverting back to being intrigued with JV.
I like his height, his decent enough weight (considering he seems to weigh more than Noah did), him being described as having a high motor ala Noah, and if it can be believed - his insane wingspan. Jazz could definitely use a true center more than another PF. Jonas seems like he might be a cross between Kanter and Biyombo.

See, I'm getting myself all excited. Then I go and watch "highlights" of this guy and I come away less than impressed. ...so many gambles this year.
 
BENTLEY said:
Well, I'm once again reverting back to being intrigued with JV.
I like his height, his decent enough weight (considering he seems to weigh more than Noah did), him being described as having a high motor ala Noah, and if it can be believed - his insane wingspan. Jazz could definitely use a true center more than another PF. Jonas seems like he might be a cross between Kanter and Biyombo.

See, I'm getting myself all excited. Then I go and watch "highlights" of this guy and I come away less than impressed. ...so many gambles this year.
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I know it's always a crap shoot, but I would hope to get a guy with more upside than Noah at #3 overall.
 
He is also a really good FT shooter, which would suggest he could develop a midrange game during the course of his career. As of now his offensive skills are probably limited to garbage man, but I heard is a very good pick and roll player.
 
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