Sep 27, 2011, 11:16 pm
Unfortunately none of young point guards could be ready this summer, specially having in mind Kemzura's mind. Even if Šaras will retire, Delininkaitis will probably be here. In 2010 Delininkaitis was able to deliver as a back up PG (In Lith NT standards) very well, if he could do the same in 2012 it wouldn't be the worst case.
But the fact is that if you want to have PG in NT, you have to go with some young talents. Current "philosophy" that youngsters will play when they'll be ready doesn't work, IMO. As Kazlauskas said once, it took time and a lot of patience till the moment Å aras and Co. started to dominate in Europe. Who knows where Kalnietis would be if not Sireika's balls in 2006.
I would gladly see some more liberal coaches in NT, ready to take some risk.
But the fact is that if you want to have PG in NT, you have to go with some young talents. Current "philosophy" that youngsters will play when they'll be ready doesn't work, IMO. As Kazlauskas said once, it took time and a lot of patience till the moment Å aras and Co. started to dominate in Europe. Who knows where Kalnietis would be if not Sireika's balls in 2006.
I would gladly see some more liberal coaches in NT, ready to take some risk.