Jonas showed his potential against the Americans yesterday afternoon as Lithuania demolished the U.S. 108-75. Valanciunas with an impressive performance! 23 points, 11 boards (three offensive), a block and an assist. Keep doin’ watcha ya doin’ big man.
Word on the street is that when these two cool cats begin their careers playing along side one another, that they can work well as a combination from a defensive perspective. Forgive me, but I’ll believe it when I see it.
Check out what ESPN had to say about one of this summer’s coveted free agents, Tyson Chandler. Sure he’s coming off an amazing playoff and championship season, but at what cost should we be interested?
Two of the last twenty-one NBA Champions had a great point guard (Parker – Spurs, Billups – Pistons), all this in what’s called a “point-guard driven league”. Something that all those NBA Championship teams had in common? A loaded front court. Does this mean we really need someone special at the PG spot?
JV is a project with upside, not a focal piece. MU is doing important things right now, but his hires will be as important as firing the old guard like Kelly. We still have to sort out a long-term coach and handle the roster issues mentioned above. I think Lowry IS the backup guard, though.