Comments on: Detroit Pistons Draft Dreams: Jonas Valanciunas

By: Geoff

Geoff — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:41:50 +0000

I’ve watched a lot of footage of this guy.
A very good description of him is a longer version of Jonas Jerebko. It seems like an over simplified comparison, but they really do have a similar style and similar positive attributes. And thats not a knock at all, if Jerebko had another 2 or 3 inches, he would be a hell of a player, potentially an all-star.

So I like Valanciunus. But I’m on the Biyombo band wagon. You cant teach a 9-3 inch reach and 38 inch verticle, mixed with NBA strength.

By: Goblue

Goblue — Tue, 03 May 2011 04:27:42 +0000

I think you should do a draft dream of terrence jones i feel like he would fit in well with the pistons if we loose prince and t mac he can play both the 3 and 4 and we all know how joe likes guys who can play many positions. Many question the way his production dropped at the end of the season but so did guys like tyreke evans and jrue holiday i feel freshmen players who are one and done are risks but in this draft every one is.

By: sop

sop — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:43:01 +0000

Why is impact next season the most important factor? There is no player available in this draft who can make Detroit a playoff contender next year anyways. Next year draft is much deeper so it would be nice to have a high pick. Now if the Pistons draft him and contract keeps Valanciunas in Europe for more than one season or like Rubio, then its a problem, but considering his age (he turns 19 this week) one year to add strength in might actually be helpful.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:23:58 +0000

If they were in contention right now, I would agree whole-heartedly. But face it, the Pistons are rebuilding. It therefore doesn’t make much of a difference if we gain talent immediately or not. Also, there are already more than enough players to sop up all the minutes anyway. I would hope that next year, between Monroe and Jerebko, there are considerably more minutes used up then were used this year by Monroe and Wallace.

By: detroitpcb

detroitpcb — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:02:23 +0000

he’s 18. He will fill out. great skill set and as Patrick notes, huge hands. Could possibly be a Noah-like player but might have more offensive upside.

i don’t know anything about his buyout but if he is going to be in Europe for the next three years i might have to pass on the pick. If Ben Wallace retires, the Pistons need a big, either out of this draft or from a sign and tade, who can step in and play at least 15 minutes a game.

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:56:35 +0000

Thanks for the comments, Stun. I think if he’s anywhere near as good as Joakim Noah, any team that gets him will be extremely happy.

By: Stun

Stun — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:37:03 +0000

I’m from Lithuania so I saw a lot of Valan?i?nas game,I mean a lot of so I will tell you more.First,the right comparison to Valan?i?nas game is Noah.Both guys are energy guys,who play with a lot of effort which compensates their lack of skill.Yes,Valan?i?nas has more potenial than Noah and I think he’ll be a better player,but as Noah don’t expect of him much in the first few years,because his body needs to grow and he needs to learn the NBA game.Other great thing from Valan?i?nas game that he has a high basketball IQ,great motor and the hunger to be better.I mean,if you arrange a summer with Hakeem or Kareem you would see great progress from him.

By: Tiko

Tiko — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:42:14 +0000

this draft is weeeeeeeaaaaaakk.. top 3 or bust…