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    Default Re: Donatas Motiejunas

    Quote Originally Posted by Jinxed
    Highest drafted European players--in relation to top euro prospect all time..

    1) Bargnagni
    2) Darko
    3)Pau
    5)Rubio


    Dirk was drafted 9th fyi..

    Rubio is EASILY considered the greatest European PG prospect of all time.

    Everyone knew Sabas was top 5 player in the world, but I don't know if 'prospect' is the right word considering we all knew he wasn't leaving the USSR.
    This post is laughable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MPLS Lakers
    I was in Kaunas last summer and saw him play, practicing with some of the local Zalgiris talent. Going back there this May, dunno if he will be there or not.

    Here's a scouting report from a Lithuanian friend of mine who has seen him a lot more, in games not practice:
    I don't see anything similar at all between him and Dirk. I would say more like a taller Troy Murphy. More talented probably than Murphy though. But I just mean more that playing style. He doesn't play like Dirk at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakas Fan Yo
    I don't see anything similar at all between him and Dirk. I would say more like a taller Troy Murphy. More talented probably than Murphy though. But I just mean more that playing style. He doesn't play like Dirk at all.
    actually his best comparison is probably Bargnani and some flavour of Pau Gasol mixed in...he's got a range of italian and some nice clever moves in the post - Murphy is primarily a jumpshooter, Motiejunas doesn't back away from post play though

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    Quote Originally Posted by madmax
    actually his best comparison is probably Bargnani and some flavour of Pau Gasol mixed in...he's got a range of italian and some nice clever moves in the post - Murphy is primarily a jumpshooter, Motiejunas doesn't back away from post play though
    True, but he plays more that way like Murphy, being more athletic than guys like Dirk, Pau, Bargnani. But the Dirk comparison is stupid. He doesn't play like Dirk.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakas Fan Yo
    True, but he plays more that way like Murphy, being more athletic than guys like Dirk, Pau, Bargnani. But the Dirk comparison is stupid. He doesn't play like Dirk.
    agree with lakas 100%

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    Default Re: Donatas Motiejunas

    Quote Originally Posted by InspiredLebowski
    What's his contract situation like? Is he going to be in the NBA next season?
    Still wondering

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    Default Re: Donatas Motiejunas

    Looking good so far for Donatas.
    PPG: 13
    RPG: 6.5
    APG: 0.3
    SPG: 1
    2P%: 53.3%
    3P%: 37.5%
    FT%: 57.9%
    in 26 min.

    And this is some highlights in top 10 of Italian's league.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z9l0ZJXrJo

    4th and 1st place. At 1st. he made first pass ( behind the back)

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    Default Re: Donatas Motiejunas

    yup, he looks to be finally maturing as a player A 7 footer with his skillset has a chance to become special player in NBA

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