I don't know how long the season is where he is currently playing in Europe but I would think it would be more beneficial to JV to come in this season (after he is done in Europe) where he can get a first taste of the NBA experience and get to know the coach system and his team-mates. Thus he would be more ready for next season and there will be less growing pains and frustrations that are bound to happen.
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I'm sure JV doesn't want to forfeit all that cash hes making in Europe just to come to the team thats 6 games in the season.
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He should just come towards the end of season and hang with the team and soak in some live games and practice sessions (of course no participation). And the city ofcourse. Will ease his transition next year in terms of general familiarity.
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If I know desperate Raptors fans at all - and I believe I do, I am one - they're going to be picking apart every single game of JV's once he arrives here and probably overreacting at every turn he takes, whether it's good or bad. I'd rather he have a full training camp under his belt and a preseason to become adjusted to the city before he is subjected to that.
I'd hate for him to come over just for a handful of games (likely meaningless) at the end of the season and take a shot to his confidence if he struggles a bit. It doesn't seem worth the risk.
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There is no chance he will come this season, because it will not end earlier for him Europe. They will be playing in LKL finals no doubt and in Eurocup and VTB playoffs most likely. So there is not much point to discuss how would it turn, if he would come.
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irgigi wrote: View PostThere is no chance he will come this season, because it will not end earlier for him Europe. They will be playing in LKL finals no doubt and in Eurocup and VTB playoffs most likely. So there is not much point to discuss how would it turn, if he would come.
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Soft Euro wrote: View PostVery unlikely Valanciunas will play in the summer league because of the Olympic qualifying tournament (2–8 July) and, if Lithuania qualifies, the Olympic basketball tournament (28 July – 12 August).
The only exception being that he's be playing with some Raptor teammates in summer league, so it'll help with his familiarity/chemistry. But nothing that can't be achieved through training camp.
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