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My hope is that he attacks the rim off the pick n' rool like Amare. I think his athleticism will seperate him from any comparisons to Bogut, Vlade, Ilsgauskas etc.. that have been mentioned on this thread. I've only seen limited hilights of him, but he doesn't look like a great low post scorer so much as a guy that gets his points off hustle and put backs. So I'd compare him to a hybrid of Amare and Noah.
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DG88 wrote: View PostHe's waaay ahead of Biedrins and Noah offensively. I still say he's a Tyson Chandler with way better offense imo.
Valanciunas: 0 mins, 0.0 pts, 0.0 reb, 0.0 ast, 0.0 stl, 0.0 blk
Biedrins: 24 mins, 7.7 pts, 8.0 reb, 1.1 ast, 0.7 stl, 1.2 blk
Noah: 26 mins, 8.5 pts, 10.4 reb, 1.6 ast, 0.7 stl, 1.3 blk
Yup, definitely waaay ahead.
Valanciunas: 0 mins, 0.0 pts, 0.0 reb, 0.0 ast, 0.0 stl, 0.0 blk
Chandler: 28 mins, 8.3 pts, 8.8 reb, 0.8 ast, 0.5 stl, 1.3 blk
Right on par with Chandler, for sure. He's certainly beasting it up offensively.your pal,
ebrian
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Tim W. wrote: View PostWhat is it with some of these comparisons? Krstic? Have they actually watched Valanciunas? Is it because they're both European? Krstic has never been known for his defense, but has always been a pretty decent offensive player. Does that sound Like Valanciunas?
I thinner Noah I could see (if you exclude the passing ability Noah has). Biendrins who can hit foul shots is probably a good one though.
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DG88 wrote: View PostHe's waaay ahead of Biedrins and Noah offensively. I still say he's a Tyson Chandler with way better offense imo.
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Yao Ming?
How about the guy who just retired, Yao Ming? Obviously hes not as tall as Yao .. but they have similar touch from the FT and mid range. Needless to say, we would be thrilled if he gets even close to Ming (and stays healthy) .. but I do see the comparisons.
Jonas - more active / athletic (not many guys hes more athletic than, but Yao would be one!), whereas Ming taller and bigger base (which are obviously two HUGE advantages Yao has vs JV in terms of playing the NBA game.
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Rapzilla wrote: View Post
That behind the back dribble on the move is very impressive for a big guy....
Normally guys this big struggle with control, and his FG%/FT% shows his attention to detail, and talent, IMO.Last edited by MyMomLovesMe; Mon Jul 11, 2011, 11:55 AM.
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ebrian wrote: View PostHmm.. let's see:
Valanciunas: 0 mins, 0.0 pts, 0.0 reb, 0.0 ast, 0.0 stl, 0.0 blk
Biedrins: 24 mins, 7.7 pts, 8.0 reb, 1.1 ast, 0.7 stl, 1.2 blk
Noah: 26 mins, 8.5 pts, 10.4 reb, 1.6 ast, 0.7 stl, 1.3 blk
Yup, definitely waaay ahead.
Valanciunas: 0 mins, 0.0 pts, 0.0 reb, 0.0 ast, 0.0 stl, 0.0 blk
Chandler: 28 mins, 8.3 pts, 8.8 reb, 0.8 ast, 0.5 stl, 1.3 blk
Right on par with Chandler, for sure. He's certainly beasting it up offensively.
Speaking of Kemba, it seems that Valanciunas is just as much of a winner as Kemba. Leading his team to the U16, U18 and U19 Championships while earning MVP in all those tournaments.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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GarbageTime wrote: View PostI can say the same thing with some of the comparisons I heard. Dwight? Chandler? Not even close. Sabonis? Pau? I can only imagine people haven't seen these guys play.
It's pretty crazy how similar their games were/are.
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GarbageTime wrote: View PostI can say the same thing with some of the comparisons I heard. Dwight? Chandler? Not even close. Sabonis? Pau? I can only imagine people haven't seen these guys play.
I thinner Noah I could see (if you exclude the passing ability Noah has). Biendrins who can hit foul shots is probably a good one though.
The comparison to Pau is weak, I agree. Other than them both being white, European and 7 feet, I don't see it.
Sabonis doesn't make sense unless you watch early Sabonis, not the one who played in the NBA. If you watch early Sabonis, you can see the comparison.
As for saying he's a thinner Noah, Valanciunas is actually bigger than Noah. Noah, when he was drafted, was 223 lbs. Valanciunas is closer to 240 lbs. And he was 2 years older than Valanciunas when he was drafted.
I think Chandler is far closer than Biedrins. Biedrins is a good rebounder and shot blocker, but he's not nearly as fluid an athlete as Valanciunas is, and Valanciunas is a better offensive player right now than Biedrins is after 6 years in the NBA.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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Tim W. wrote: View PostSabonis doesn't make sense unless you watch early Sabonis, not the one who played in the NBA. If you watch early Sabonis, you can see the comparison.
This is from the 1986 World Championships in Spain. I believe he was 20 or 21 at the time.
All footage is against the USA, and being defended by David "The Admiral" Robinson.
Now heres footage of JV from the U19 Championship:
Note the fire with which they play. The agression. Explosive dunks. Midrange game. Nice passes. Solid Defense.
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