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Jul 1, 2010, 6:31 pm
(This post was last modified: Jul 1, 2010, 6:33 pm by straight forward.)
Žalgiris Kaunas already preparing for the new season. They already signed new coach Aco PetroviÄ. So, let's take a look to the options Žalgiris has for the next season and let's discuss possible signings.
PG: M. Kalnietis (most likely will stay), A. Äapin (He has contract, but I would let him go), Å . Vasiliauskas (He looked like on of the most promising Lithianian point guards, but after these months on the bench I have no idea what kind of a player he is at the moment. Should be loaned, IMO), Ž. JanaviÄius (I think he's ready physically and even technically, but he needs a coach who would trust him and support him, otherwise he should be loaned). And Žalgiris is looking for another PG, I guess for the starting lineup.
SG: M.Brown (He has a contract right? I would let him go with respect, his price is too big for his current effectiveness, but not a tragedy if they'll keep him). M. Pocius (A guy who I would hope will become a starting lineup SG and will improve a lot in upcoming season. He already knows European BB better and he should improve some skills as well. The guys has potential (not a big time though) and the last long, intensive season had to be really useful for him). A. JuÅ¡keviÄius (He's a good prospect, we'll see what they'll decide. I hope he won't warm the bench). A. Milaknis (Despite ability to nail some triples when he's opened I don't see much of the progression in this guys. He should be loaned or sold, IMO. Å iauliai could be a perfect place).
SF: D. Å alenga (He's staying, no doubt), M. Kuzminskas (He confirmed by Žalgiris, I would say he should be a first pick from the bench at the 3 spot), S. Vene (Please, let him go somewhere seriously). V. LipkeviÄius (He could be picked if he will show something in the preparation camps).
PF: T. Watson (I would release him as soon as possible, but I guess he's staying), T. KlimaviÄius (His price was funny compered to that what he produced in the second half of the season), M. DelaÅ¡ (I think he'll get more chances, he deserves that), P. ButkeviÄius (I would loan him). Äepukaitis (He might join here, but I guess he would be come one of these bench warmers for couple of years).
C: M. BegiÄ (They'll give him one more chance. Not the worst option for substitution if he'll improve a little bit), P. Äiukinas (I doubt he'll stay). Žalgiris is looking for the main center (Archibald seems to be the priority).
No idea how they will solve all this, but I guess there will be 14-16 players on the team and again some young prospects will warm the bench big time (let it be, I already used to the fact that Rytas is produsing stuff for the NT), but I would let Äapin, Brown and Watson go and would look for some fresh players.
PG: M. Kalnietis (most likely will stay), A. Äapin (He has contract, but I would let him go), Å . Vasiliauskas (He looked like on of the most promising Lithianian point guards, but after these months on the bench I have no idea what kind of a player he is at the moment. Should be loaned, IMO), Ž. JanaviÄius (I think he's ready physically and even technically, but he needs a coach who would trust him and support him, otherwise he should be loaned). And Žalgiris is looking for another PG, I guess for the starting lineup.
SG: M.Brown (He has a contract right? I would let him go with respect, his price is too big for his current effectiveness, but not a tragedy if they'll keep him). M. Pocius (A guy who I would hope will become a starting lineup SG and will improve a lot in upcoming season. He already knows European BB better and he should improve some skills as well. The guys has potential (not a big time though) and the last long, intensive season had to be really useful for him). A. JuÅ¡keviÄius (He's a good prospect, we'll see what they'll decide. I hope he won't warm the bench). A. Milaknis (Despite ability to nail some triples when he's opened I don't see much of the progression in this guys. He should be loaned or sold, IMO. Å iauliai could be a perfect place).
SF: D. Å alenga (He's staying, no doubt), M. Kuzminskas (He confirmed by Žalgiris, I would say he should be a first pick from the bench at the 3 spot), S. Vene (Please, let him go somewhere seriously). V. LipkeviÄius (He could be picked if he will show something in the preparation camps).
PF: T. Watson (I would release him as soon as possible, but I guess he's staying), T. KlimaviÄius (His price was funny compered to that what he produced in the second half of the season), M. DelaÅ¡ (I think he'll get more chances, he deserves that), P. ButkeviÄius (I would loan him). Äepukaitis (He might join here, but I guess he would be come one of these bench warmers for couple of years).
C: M. BegiÄ (They'll give him one more chance. Not the worst option for substitution if he'll improve a little bit), P. Äiukinas (I doubt he'll stay). Žalgiris is looking for the main center (Archibald seems to be the priority).
No idea how they will solve all this, but I guess there will be 14-16 players on the team and again some young prospects will warm the bench big time (let it be, I already used to the fact that Rytas is produsing stuff for the NT), but I would let Äapin, Brown and Watson go and would look for some fresh players.