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Lithuania NT 2011
#21
Maybe it explains Kleiza's line "I still don't know why I came back to NBA, I have no good reasons". Well, hopefully the operation will be fine and he'll get back on track even stronger.
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#22
Linas Kleiza denies report of incompetence by Toronto's Medical Staff



http://nba.fanhouse.com/2011/02/05/injur...-torontos/



I hope Linas Kleiza his operation will be fine and he'll get back on track even stronger.
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#23
Having in mind Kleiza is very unlikely to play in Eurobasket, the question of Šaras and Kaukėnas becoming way more important. Kleiza was undisputed leader of NT in of 2010 giving some monster performances. I don't see Pocius or other player filling that hole from the team of 2010 (maybe Gecevičius will be international star when he'll reach his peak). That can do only Šaras and Kaukėnas. Everyone knows what things Šaras can bring, but Kaukėnas somehow left in the shadow of Lithuanian fans though he's not even thinking about slowing down. In fact he's as good as always been and probably better because of experience. Kaukėnas is probably individually strongest players of Lithuania leaving Kleiza aside. I see him coming from the bench and giving his sharpness when there's a need.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8_kgtmC5r0
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#24
You’re right Straight Forward, they’ll need Saras and Kaukenas on the team to make up for the loss of Kleiza. But the loss will still be felt during the tournament in my opinion. But like you said if they’re isn’t anybody else who can fill in the gape. Saras and Kaukenas would help a lot but that doesn’t fill the gap entirely. Gecevičius could be a star in a couple of years if he can keep on developing very well. Like you said if Kaukenas is going to play for the team, they should use him by letting him come off the bench. He would give them an offensive spark off the bench. He and Saras would guide the team with all their experience. And I also have the same opinion as you about the fact that Kaukenas individually is one of the strongest players of Lithuania aside Kleiza.



If I was the coach of Lithuania I would take the following 14 players:



C: Javtokas, Petravičius

PF: Jankūnas, Motiejūnas, K.Lavrinovič

SF: Jasaitis, Mačiulis

SG: Kaukėnas, Gecevičius, Pocius, Delininkatis, Seibutis

PG: Jasikevičius, Kalnietis



Delininkatis could also play point guard. I think if he plays in the tournament he’ll play point guard. Gecevicius could also play Small Forward.



Even without the loss of Kleiza I think that Lithuania is still one of the favorites to win the title.
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#25
Good ideas Kenneth! But Gecevičius can't play at 3, better to try him as a point guard. It would be great if Pocius would fit at 3 as well.
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#26
[quote name='straight forward' timestamp='1297196076' post='28524']

Good ideas Kenneth! But Gecevičius can't play at 3, better to try him as a point guard. It would be great if Pocius would fit at 3 as well.

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Thanks straight forward. You're right maybe they should try Gecevičius as a point guard. they should also try Pocius at 3. To bad that Siska doesn't play for the NT anymore.
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#27
siska repeated that he won't play for the nt. Gecevicius can run the point for a few minutes, i think it has been tried before and the results were not bad
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#28
[quote name='suricata' timestamp='1297210703' post='28540']

siska repeated that he won't play for the nt. Gecevicius can run the point for a few minutes, i think it has been tried before and the results were not bad

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It's too bad that Siska won't return. they could play Gecevicius at point but maybe they could play Delininkatis at point. Maybe that could help. And if they could play Pocius at the 3 maybe that also could help. So you can give your players rest and make sure that they aren't tired when you need them the most
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#29
In this case, we needn't Jasaitis who is absolutely joke (in Lietuvos Rytas), with this we could use Delininkaitis/Gecevičius as PG and other of them as SG, also in SG we would have Kaukėnas and Pocius/Seibutis. One of these two could play as SF.
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#30
[quote name='Sagenas' timestamp='1299880561' post='29527']

In this case, we needn't Jasaitis who is absolutely joke (in Lietuvos Rytas), with this we could use Delininkaitis/Gecevičius as PG and other of them as SG, also in SG we would have Kaukėnas and Pocius/Seibutis. One of these two could play as SF.

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Come on, don't ever write down Jasaitis, did you see how he's dancing? <img src='http://www.talkbasket.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Unsure' /> Seriously, he came to Rytas after a short 6 months vacations...You can't expect him to be at his peak. He's very good option at 3 and he will prove his quality. He already should be 100% ready in BBL and LKL playoffs and he'll deliver.
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#31
[quote name='straight forward' timestamp='1299887011' post='29530']

Come on, don't ever write down Jasaitis, did you see how he's dancing? <img src='http://www.talkbasket.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Unsure' /> Seriously, he came to Rytas after a short 6 months vacations...You can't expect him to be at his peak. He's very good option at 3 and he will prove his quality. He already should be 100% ready in BBL and LKL playoffs and he'll deliver.

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Oh yeah, we should select him because he will attract even more people with his the great dance <img src='http://www.talkbasket.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Biggrin' /> well, right now in Rytas he shows nothing and he is all season like that...I don't know..even Jasikevičius who wasn't playing and is already old, managed to get into shape faster.
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#32
You consider 6 months vacation short? <img src='http://www.talkbasket.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/agree.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Agree' />
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#33
[quote name='Black Urum' timestamp='1299965155' post='29555']

You consider 6 months vacation short? <img src='http://www.talkbasket.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/agree.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Agree' />

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I would, easily.
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#34
Jasaitis will be ready when the tournament begins. For Rytas he'll be ready BBL and LKL playoffs and he'll deliver. Don't count him out yet
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#35
When he will think about ball more than partying, then he will be good but for now...the biggest disappointment of Rytas' players.
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#36
[quote name='Sagenas' timestamp='1300309352' post='29659']

When he will think about ball more than partying, then he will be good but for now...the biggest disappointment of Rytas' players.

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Has he been partying so much? I don't know so much about that situation maybe you can explain it
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#37
[quote name='Kenneth23' timestamp='1300362455' post='29670']

Has he been partying so much? I don't know so much about that situation maybe you can explain it

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Well, before signing with Rytas he was partying really a lot. And he is that kind of guy who likes to do it very much, even right now on the court he looks lazy and without energy...also some people says rumors about him partying. <img src='http://www.talkbasket.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Smile' /> In any case, many of Rytas' players like partying.
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#38
[quote name='Sagenas' timestamp='1300367683' post='29680']

Well, before signing with Rytas he was partying really a lot. And he is that kind of guy who likes to do it very much, even right now on the court he looks lazy and without energy...also some people says rumors about him partying. <img src='http://www.talkbasket.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Smile' /> In any case, many of Rytas' players like partying.

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Then someone must stop the partying. There are pros. Jasaitis is a good player but if you like partying more than playing ball you should quit
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#39
[quote name='Kenneth23' timestamp='1300372334' post='29684']

Then someone must stop the partying. There are pros. Jasaitis is a good player but if you like partying more than playing ball you should quit

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When during summer in training camp with national team he plays, then we can see him playing better because everyone there stays together and don't have chance to party <img src='http://www.talkbasket.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Unsure' />
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#40
[quote name='Kenneth23' timestamp='1297286782' post='28578']

It's too bad that Siska won't return. they could play Gecevicius at point but maybe they could play Delininkatis at point. Maybe that could help. And if they could play Pocius at the 3 maybe that also could help. So you can give your players rest and make sure that they aren't tired when you need them the most

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I'm terrified at the prospect of a Delininkaitis/Gecevicius combination at PG. I agree that Gecevicius can play the point if needed. I disagree whole heartedly that he should. He should only be used at Point if they're really trying to run a crazy lineup to mess with the opposition's defense or in the event of unforeseen injuries to real point guards.



Delininkaitis has always struck me as a player who plays better off the ball yet he is always finding himself running the offense. I'm much more comfortable with him at PG than Gecevicius but he's a backup caliber player at best. If Delininkaitis and Gecevicius is the best tandum we can do at PG, it's going to be a LONG, LONG tournament.
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