Lithuanian Players In NBA thread

[Pr1kolaz]

Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Linas Kleiza (Denver Nuggets)
Sarunas Jasikevicius (Golden State Warriors)
Darius Songaila (Washington Wizards)
Martynas Andriuskevicius (Chicago Bulls)







What guys are you thinking about these Lithuanians ?

[Gedas]

I think that Lithuanians arent really ment for the NBA. There a few exceptions, but so far Lithuanian basketball school has producet players ment for European basketball. Of cource, things change, so in a couple of years there might be a new series of Lithuanians in the NBA. Players like Kalnietis, Maciulis, Gecevicius (even though I see him as a European star), Motiejunas, Janavicius, Cepukaitis, ect. ect.


I think Kleiza, in a couple of years, could become a very decent starting role player. He has the character, he has skills, great athletisism, just needs to control his emotions, not get so many fouls.

Ilgauskas is one of the best real NBA centers, a player who will provide you inside presence, range, solid defense. A great all-round player.

Jasikevicius is an incredible player, but not really ment for the NBA. He just struggles to much against American guards defensively. Even though, that, if given a chance, can be one of the better point guards offensively.


Songaila, a great combination of Lithuanian school mixed with American fundamentals. A solid bench role player, that can provide good shooting from mid-range, defense, a hardworking player that will do what is told. I think when he fully recovers from that injury he will be an important part of the Wizards.

Andriuskevicius is a project. If he develops, he could be a very good center. But I really doubt, that with his character he could reach very much, even though he has the talent.

[Gedas]

Linas Kleiza started for the Nuggets tonight against the Warriors with Sarunas.

Kleiza, in 34 minutes, scored 12 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists.

Sarunas Jasikevicius played 17 minutes, scoring 6 points and getting 5 assists.

[Laxation]

What is the point of this thread? I dont think anyone outside of Lithuania gives a shit where they are from...

[Dramacydal]

^ Exactly what I thought.

By the way, I feel sorry for Lithuanian women if all Lithuanian men look like the ones above...

[Heiks]

Hey, Zeke's quite sexy for such an old man.

[Gedas]

Perhaps,, if you would know Lithuanian history, you would understand.

[Matt]

all are role players at best.

[Laxation]

Perhaps,, if you would know Lithuanian history, you would understand.

Well, I dont... in the meantime, this thread still sucks ass

[Ty-Land]

I think I might change the Andrew Bogut thread to the 'Australian Player in the NBA thread'. What do you think?