May 20, 2012, 6:11 pm
Quote:As you see there was report on Motiejunas today saying that he might miss NT because of contract issues. Obviously it was denied as he still has contract with Treviso and there won't be any problems with insurance. On other hand, Polish league finals might end only in the midle of June and having in mind Motiejunas' fresh NT "experience" he might very well decide to take a part of NBA summer camp...And you can barely blame him.
On the positive note - Kemzura makes more or less open statements that there is a place for Motiejunas in NT this year so I think he should be there.
Hopefully Motiejunas will be with the national team. In my opinion the NBA summer camp is a bit overrated for European players. Sure it's an opportunity to start working out with the coaching staff but in terms of the pace of the play it is hardly representative of what they'll face when the NBA season kicks off. I think that the Pre-Olympic qualifying tournament and potentially the Olympics is a far better avenue to mature as a player over a month long period.