Lithuanian Point Guards

[Hepcat]

Really love how he executes the jump shot. To me, it's probably the nicest looking jump shot since Jasikevicius or Macijauskas. Just paradigmatic perfect jump shot. Smooth leap, high release point, terrific form, quick. And he can dance with the ball before releasing the shot.

Once again, basketball is not figure skating. How his shot "looks" doesn't matter. Where it lands is the only thing that counts. His shooting percentage is what's important.

[Straight forward]

Once again, basketball is not figure skating. How his shot "looks" doesn't matter. Where it lands is the only thing that counts. His shooting percentage is what's important.

That's your opinion. Free to have it. To me it's a no brainer that aesthetics is the key for sports. I think all sports. Even when it's wrestling or boxing, there's still tons about aesthetics. How Tayson moved, his mobility agility, certain smoothness.

Second, the shooting form matters. Let's take 15 best shooters of all time. Curry, Thomson, Allen, Bird, Miller, Korver, Nash, Durant, Dirk, Kerr, Redick, Peja, Price, Mulin, Petrovic, Lillard. None of them have ugly shooting form. Maybe say Bird's or Durant's mechanics are not paradigmatic, but still pretty nice, no Ulanovas territory at all So that matters. Top 3 as Curry, Ray Allen, Thomson have just perfect smooth mechanics.

Actually can you name me a great shooter with an ugly shot? From Liths, Siska's shot was a bit strange, but still there's a lot of fundamentals in his shots, how he executes, perfect leaping and releasing point, just as in Jakucionis case.

Best LTU shooters Kurtinaitis, Macijauskas, Karnisovas had perfect mechanics. That's what you want to see.

Some exceptions like Kevin Martin, Eric Gordon, Matt Bonner, Michael Red, Derick Fisher, but those guys are not close being top 20 of all time or even top 50.

[Toruko]

Of course the shooting form matters, the trajectory, the falling angle etc. Shooting performances depend on many variables like experience, shooting form changing release etc. Shooting performances are not god given, sure you can be a born talent but work matters more.

[Straight forward]

Of course the shooting form matters, the trajectory, the falling angle etc. Shooting performances depend on many variables like experience, shooting form changing release etc. Shooting performances are not god given, sure you can have a born talent but work matters more.

I see you all hyped with Biberovic performance The kid has a hand.

[Toruko]

I see you all hyped with Biberovic performance The kid has a hand.

He is a good piece but he needs to be able to create more from the forward positions through pick and roll action. He was showing tremendous potential at the age of 16 being able to create for himself after using screens. Right now he is just a bit more than a very solid finisher. We have very solid scorers on our team including Biberovic. They just need experience thats all.

[Hepcat]

Of course the shooting form matters, the trajectory, the falling angle etc. Shooting performances depend on many variables like experience, shooting form changing release etc. Shooting performances are not god given, sure you can be a born talent but work matters more.

That all washes out into the player's shooting %. That's the bottom line.

[Toruko]

That all washes out into the player's shooting %. That's the bottom line.

Not if you really interested in bb

[Hepcat]

I'm not some kind of hero worshipping fanboy. I'm about Wins versus Losses. I assess players on the basis of the results they achieve in game play as opposed to on the basis of subjective factors.

[Straight forward]

Second game for Augustas with 10 assists. He had 13/10. In his last 8 games he shoots 40,6% threes. That's great to see. That's changing his game. Once commentator said "if he can make his threes, he is virtually unstoppable at this level". This season he improved a lot of things. Shooting, hesitation game (he has more SGA in him than people realize and if that will transit to PROs, look out), sharpen up the lay ups and nearly perfected his left (off) hand finishing. His defense was already stellar even before the season.

Interesting that now he shoots 34% in the season. That more than Jasikevicius had in his third season with Maryland (32%). Overall Marciulionis exceeds Jasikevicius' third season in NCAA. Their team's levels where more or less the same I think. But If I'm not wrong, Jasikevicius could be one year younger at that time. Jasikevicius in his 4th NCAA season already broke out with 40% threes. Marciulionis won't be as good shooter, but he can be a decent shooter, not a bricker.

[Straight forward]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTiHOFQtmWQ&ab_channel=NBA

Went through Jakucionis minutes of the semis and final games. His team became a champs of NBA BWB 2024. It's really frustrating for Euro guys with PRO experience to play in such tournaments Kasparas showed great ability of adjustment, but even he was frustrated with the ballhog and some stupid plays by his teammates. He played next MVP Will Riley (Canada) and he was extreme ball hog. Very talented and potential lottery pick, IMO, but he was taking some wild shots and hesitated to share the ball. Kasparas couple of times asked him just to move the ball. Jakucionis I believe was second best player on the team. I didn't see something new, except maybe that he is really tough. You could feel his physical sheer strength in some moments. Really active at both ends, you could feel he could do more than he did, but his ability to be flexible and not to overdo was a sign of maturity. He nailed some nice threes, he slashed in nicely for quick lay ups, he was effective in p'n'r and active defensively. Defensively he probably won't be so super sticky as D.Giedraitis and Marciulionis, but close and he has very long and strong arms. He got some nice steals too. I liked his positioning defensively, was pretty smart, was able to provide help defense nicely. Overall those camps are messy and no chemistry, but Kasparas was able to show his best traits nevertheless.

Kasparas Jakucionis

6’4.5” 198 lbs. | Guard | Lithuania | FC Barcelona (ESP)

DH: The sharpshooter from Lithuania displayed his shot-making arsenal at a high level all weekend. His ability to convert shots both off the dribble and off the catch was noticeable, creating separation with step-backs from three, alongside numerous makes in catch-and-shoot scenarios. However, Jakucionis is more than just a shooter, as he displays a natural IQ as a processor. He makes the right read often, alongside showing some lob-pass ability to rollers in the pick-and-roll. Defensively, he showed his understanding of positioning and cut off drives with his ability to play angles. In summary, Jakucionis is a high IQ shooter who fits in seamlessly offensively, with flashes of on-ball creation and an endearing commitment to the defensive end.

https://www.prospectiveinsight.com/post/2024-bwb-global-camp

Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis put on a stellar showing in Indy, impacting winning in a myriad of ways on the perimeter. A knockdown shooter and connecting passer with a strong BBIQ, Kasparas slots in seamlessly on the perimeter with just about any type of lineup. Active without the ball and competitive on the defensive end, his ability to drive winning basketball stood out when he wasn't scoring, as well.

https://twitter.com/_proinsight/status/1760346766048993740

[Shawshank]

Rubio made a comeback and when Ricky will get in basketball shape i predict Jokubaitis 17min per game will decrease to like 8-10min.

Jokubaitis 3 years in Barcelona is enough to make conclusion,he isnt level of being main guard or Barcelona/Real superclub.

Sato,Lapro and Rubio in basketball shape is simply better than Rokas + Barcelona every year gonna bring new stars to roster too.


Jokubaitis need to go Zalgiris/Baskonia level team and play 25-30min as one of main guards. He learned everything player can being role player for 15min playing with elite teammates.

In order to make steps further and show what Rokas learned in Barcelona years its time to start playing long 25-30min from next season

[Toruko]

Rubio made a comeback and when Ricky will get in basketball shape i predict Jokubaitis 17min per game will decrease to like 8-10min.

Jokubaitis 3 years in Barcelona is enough to make conclusion,he isnt level of being main guard or Barcelona/Real superclub.

Sato,Lapro and Rubio in basketball shape is simply better than Rokas + Barcelona every year gonna bring new stars to roster too.


Jokubaitis need to go Zalgiris/Baskonia level team and play 25-30min as one of main guards. He learned everything player can being role player for 15min playing with elite teammates.

In order to make steps further and show what Rokas learned in Barcelona years its time to start playing long 25-30min from next season

A guy who knows what he is talking about.

[Straight forward]

If Jasikevicius was still there, It would be out of question Jokuaitis leaving Barca. Now it's possible. Grimao is trash let's face it. I mean he's trash compared to tear 1 coaches as Jasikevicius, Trinchieri, Pascual. I don't trust him and Barca is playing badly. Under Jasikevicius I would know Jokubaitis role is absolutely objective. It was impressive how much Jasikevicius trusted Jokubaitis in season one and how well he played. Now with Rubio truly in, Jokubaitis coming back to Zalgiris becoming realistic. They not gonna pay Evans 1.5mill.

[Straight forward]

Jakucionis official MVP highlights. I see more left hand finishing around the rim. He's a really ball hawk. Shooting is getting even smoother despite missing a lot in this tournament. I think he's pretty much NBA prospect. As most Europeans, he's not overwhelming athlete, but he has all the fundamentals of the game and extreme motor. Fundamentals, shooting, defense. In comparison to Topic, dude's much better defender:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sX4CDPAEfs&t=2s&ab_channel=EUROLEAGUEBASK ETBALL

[Straight forward]

Marciulionis shoots 36,1% threes in the season Mr. Bricker, a guy without shot, Janavicius No.2, point guard who can't shoot and has no future and so on Toruko now nearly in coma My Turkish friend has Augis the most overrated European prospect overall and maybe ever. Shawshank had this guy as Tutis, Sabonis son

Anyway, Marciulionis shoots now better than Jokubaitis in EL this season, the same as Lekavicius, not even talking about Kariniauskas 26% in Eurocup (and he shot 25% in WC and some people treats this as great performance).

In his last 20 games, Marciulionis shoots 41,7% which is elite for a point guard, or more than elite.

Bad days for Marciulionis haters.

https://twitter.com/saintmaryshoops/status/1763423680498221463