Good to note, this isn't some U18 game - this is him pushing around grown men in the Euro League.
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Papa Burgundy wrote: View PostGood to note, this isn't some U18 game - this is him pushing around grown men in the Euro League.
With his team finishing as runner ups in their domestic league, they will have to compete with 15 other teams around Europe in a qualifying round for just 2 spots remaining in the Euro league.Last edited by matt; Thu Jun 30, 2011, 08:09 PM.
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charlz wrote: View PostWell he is already better than hoffa ever was - but I am still grumpy until I see him do it against NBA talent.... if he can
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This is the kind of mix you expect to see from a guy that many scouts said could've gone #1 if not for his contract. There is a reason that teams were willing to wait and were reputedly placing strong, rejected offers to acquire him. Expectations are through the roof on JV, but I'll temper those expectations by putting them at a 5 year level. When he gets some bulk, he is going to be a very, very difficult man to handle in the post.
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charlz wrote: View PostWell he is already better than hoffa ever was - but I am still grumpy until I see him do it against NBA talent.... if he can
I am actually quite pleased with the general attitude toward the pick. I was expecting quite a bit more venom to be honest.
I think he'll be a good pick. But we'll have to wait and see.
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joey_hesketh wrote: View PostHoffa did put 18 and 10 as a Sophomore for a pretty decent team... just saying.
I am actually quite pleased with the general attitude toward the pick. I was expecting quite a bit more venom to be honest.
I think he'll be a good pick. But we'll have to wait and see.
There was some hostility on draft day actually, not so much here, but by many Raptor fans across other social media outlets.
Most have warmed up to the pick though. I personally like the choice.
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enlightenment wrote: View PostI want the star to do a feature on his 11/11 25 point 17 rebound 2block game against korea. I think that kind of publicity is needed towards the casual fan (even if it doesnt mean much itll help toronto accept him better no?)
He doesn't have the name recognition that say, a Kemba Walker would have come in with, but he at least has something to show off, and Raptors PR need to get that moving quick time.
And with Kleiza in the mix as well, it's only another tool to take advantage of.
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Just keep in mind that LKL actually has 2 good teams, while all the rest is complete trash and those 2 teams were meeting for the 13th time in a row at the finals - and basketball there is about the same level like in Euroleague. The team who defeated JV's team has won the Euroleague twelve years ago and it has a much larger budget than JV's team. Also, this rivalry and the sad situation with Jonas' team's financial situation was the main reason why they were so greedy with the buyout.
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Rilu wrote: View PostJust keep in mind that LKL actually has 2 good teams, while all the rest is complete trash and those 2 teams were meeting for the 13th time in a row at the finals - and basketball there is about the same level like in Euroleague. The team who defeated JV's team has won the Euroleague twelve years ago and it has a much larger budget than JV's team. Also, this rivalry and the sad situation with Jonas' team's financial situation was the main reason why they were so greedy with the buyout.
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matt wrote: View PostLKL is not in the same as Euro league, LKL only has 2 good teams, ACB spain, Lega Italy, and Greece just to name a few that are better than LKL.
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enlightenment wrote: View PostI want the star to do a feature on his 11/11 25 point 17 rebound 2block game against korea. I think that kind of publicity is needed towards the casual fan (even if it doesnt mean much itll help toronto accept him better no?)joey_hesketh wrote: View PostThis is a good point and I fully agree.
He doesn't have the name recognition that say, a Kemba Walker would have come in with, but he at least has something to show off, and Raptors PR need to get that moving quick time.
And with Kleiza in the mix as well, it's only another tool to take advantage of.
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enlightenment wrote: View PostI want the star to do a feature on his 11/11 25 point 17 rebound 2block game against korea. I think that kind of publicity is needed towards the casual fan (even if it doesnt mean much itll help toronto accept him better no?)Last edited by Quixotic; Sat Jul 2, 2011, 04:47 AM.
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joey_hesketh wrote: View PostI am actually quite pleased with the general attitude toward the pick. I was expecting quite a bit more venom to be honest.
Draft day was a pretty embarrassing day to be a Canadian.Last edited by Quixotic; Sat Jul 2, 2011, 04:50 AM.
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