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NBA lockout
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[quote name='Raze Lupin' timestamp='1322334844' post='36301']

I think both V and Monta are ready for NBA. JV will sit on the bench mostly for the first year regardless. Whats 3 mil to get a NBA ready center? Plus he can sit on the bench with big brother Linas. Work on his game with offensive game with Bargnani. I think a six month understudy would do him good. Whats he missing? I say red rover red rover send Valanciunas on over!!!

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I don't see Valanciunas as being NBA ready at this point. I am very high on him as a talent and I think that he is going to have a fantastic career in the NBA but right now he needs to bulk up, play regularly and continue to expand his confidence. He only has the chance to bulk up in Toronto. I don't see him getting anything more than garbage minutes if he goes to the NBA right now.



His development definitely accelerated during the Eurobasket. It was a chance for him to shine in a controlled capacity. By playing regularly for a good team like Rytas against good competition like Zalgiris/VTB/Eurocup he puts himself in contention for an even larger role for Lietuva next summer whilst enhancing his mental toughness. If Lithuania qualifies for the Olympics and Valanciunas plays a role in their success he is going to go to Tornto flying high. That's the ideal situation for him, the Raptors and Lithuania. He is still only 19, there is no need to rush.
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NBA lockout - by Black Urum - Nov 15, 2011, 8:58 am
NBA lockout - by Raze Lupin - Nov 15, 2011, 11:58 am
NBA lockout - by Raze Lupin - Nov 15, 2011, 12:05 pm
NBA lockout - by skangles - Nov 17, 2011, 2:28 am
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NBA lockout - by Black Urum - Nov 17, 2011, 8:11 am
NBA lockout - by Raze Lupin - Nov 17, 2011, 3:32 pm
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NBA lockout - by skangles - Nov 18, 2011, 12:41 am
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NBA lockout - by Raze Lupin - Nov 26, 2011, 9:42 am
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NBA lockout - by skangles - Nov 29, 2011, 1:54 am
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