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Originally posted by Giannis34GOD View Post
Ahhh, OK... It just an April fools joke.... But i think Lithuanian federation will think that scenario too (maybe in the future)... Lithuania needs striker that who can score especially if Sabonis will be trapped by the defense of other teams... All four semifinalist of last Eurobasket have very good guard (a Combo guard) that can create for his teammates, aside that they can score too if they needed (Talking about Slaughter/Poland, Schroder/Germany, Brown/Spain and Huertel/De Colo France)....Chances of Lithuania to get back on track as basketball powerhouse will be higher if they will tap Evans... Although i know most of Lithuanians doesn't like that move, But who knows?LTU NT will snatch Eurobasket 2029 title with this roster:
Jokubaitis, Marciulionis, Laurencikas
Indrusaitis, Brazdeikis, Rubstavicius
Buzelis, Lelevicius
Murauskas, Sirvydis
Tubelis, Krivas
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Originally posted by Straight forward View Post
ATM it's impossible. After 10 years, who knows. But knowing how deep bball traditions in the country, it's highly unlikely. We have a good boost of Lithuanian emigrants coming (specially Buzelis off course if he pans out as expected). And even good wave of local Lithuanian prospects. Weaker perimeter is temporary problem, I will dear to claim.
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Actually, I will accept this move of China to hire naturalized a guy that atleast have atleast 1/8 Chinese blood than nothing... CBA and Yao in talks already and Kyle Anderson of Minnesota will likely accept this naturalization spot for China... Getting players that has no blood at all to his country that played for is dumbest move, especially if they have a basketball tradition back then.. Actually i don't like also Joel Embiid's move to transfer nationality to either France or USA... Those countries doesn't need Embiid, especially both have deep talents... Why Embiid doesn't like to play to his home country Cameroon?
News about Kyle Anderson / China naturalized move....
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Originally posted by Giannis34GOD View Post
Also we all know Sabonis will not always available for Lithuania, especially he has a good season in the NBA today... He will likely ask for multi million contract to secure his future career... Just like the big 3 of European basketball (Jokic, Giannis and Luka), He will have a hard time focusing two teams in a same time... And we all know NBA teams are notorious to deny most of international players to participate for their national teams to protect their interest for their ballclubs... Lithuania should have plan B in case Sabonis will be not available in future international competitions...
I think Sabonis is a bit patriot of NT. He's like Luka, Dirk and such. Giannis and Jokic don't have such dedication to NT. So I don't see this changing unless some serious injuries. Actually he currently playing with broken finger, but even with that he's planning to represent Lithuania. I kinda expect him being completely loyal. Besides, we have "baby Sabonis" in Tubelis as some call him. In few years Tubelis will be legitimate piece at 5.
Originally posted by Giannis34GOD View PostActually, I will accept this move of China to hire naturalized a guy that atleast have atleast 1/8 Chinese blood than nothing... CBA and Yao in talks already and Kyle Anderson of Minnesota will likely accept this naturalization spot for China... Getting players that has no blood at all to his country that played for is dumbest move, especially if they have a basketball tradition back then.. Actually i don't like also Joel Embiid's move to transfer nationality to either France or USA... Those countries doesn't need Embiid, especially both have deep talents... Why Embiid doesn't like to play to his home country Cameroon?
News about Kyle Anderson / China naturalized move....
https://www.sohu.com/a/664437530_120723523?scm=1102.xchannel:1479:110036. 0.3.0~9010.68.0.0.0&spm=smpc.content-abroad.fd-d.16.1680964705085iMk5t1n&_f=index_pagerecom_19LTU NT will snatch Eurobasket 2029 title with this roster:
Jokubaitis, Marciulionis, Laurencikas
Indrusaitis, Brazdeikis, Rubstavicius
Buzelis, Lelevicius
Murauskas, Sirvydis
Tubelis, Krivas
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Originally posted by Straight forward View Post
I think Sabonis is a bit patriot of NT. He's like Luka, Dirk and such. Giannis and Jokic don't have such dedication to NT. So I don't see this changing unless some serious injuries. Actually he currently playing with broken finger, but even with that he's planning to represent Lithuania. I kinda expect him being completely loyal. Besides, we have "baby Sabonis" in Tubelis as some call him. In few years Tubelis will be legitimate piece at 5.
This.
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Originally posted by Ridirkulous View Post
Kyle Anderson has the same amount of Chinese blood as Austin Reaves and Nick Weiler-Babb have German blood. Just for completeness...
BTW, speaking about Germany, Simas Lukosius is interesting case. His pops Lithuanian coach and mother is from Germany. He announced that he's going to choose Germany, but some fans and our federation still hope to change his mind. Now that is something new. Cause guys like Lubinas, Brazdeikis, Buzelis, Indrusaitis are 100% Lithuanians per blood, but Simas Lukosius is 50% Lithuanian and 50% German, but Lithuanians wanted him to represent NT.LTU NT will snatch Eurobasket 2029 title with this roster:
Jokubaitis, Marciulionis, Laurencikas
Indrusaitis, Brazdeikis, Rubstavicius
Buzelis, Lelevicius
Murauskas, Sirvydis
Tubelis, Krivas
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Originally posted by Straight forward View Post
I mean, I have less problems with players who at least have some connection with country...Like Larkin for Turkey sucks, but it doesn't suck as badly and ridiculously as random Brown for Spain or Tobey for Slovenia.
BTW, speaking about Germany, Simas Lukosius is interesting case. His pops Lithuanian coach and mother is from Germany. He announced that he's going to choose Germany, but some fans and our federation still hope to change his mind. Now that is something new. Cause guys like Lubinas, Brazdeikis, Buzelis, Indrusaitis are 100% Lithuanians per blood, but Simas Lukosius is 50% Lithuanian and 50% German, but Lithuanians wanted him to represent NT.
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Originally posted by Ridirkulous View Post
I am well aware of Simas Lukosius. He played for Germany in the under 18 or 20 if I remember correctly already, so if he ever switches back to Lithuania he is going to be a naturalised. Does not seem at the moment he is on the right trajectory to earn the spot ahead of Brazdeikis.LTU NT will snatch Eurobasket 2029 title with this roster:
Jokubaitis, Marciulionis, Laurencikas
Indrusaitis, Brazdeikis, Rubstavicius
Buzelis, Lelevicius
Murauskas, Sirvydis
Tubelis, Krivas
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Originally posted by Straight forward View Post
Nope, he only played for Bayern Munich U18 in ANGT. He didn't play in FIBA tournament. I think he planned to play for German U20 NT, but somehow he didn't. So I think he still has completely open path to choose either Germany or Lithuania. In media there was long interview with his father and most fans got an impression that this decision is more about his father and not Simas. His dad has some resentment towards Lithuanian bball federation. Simas had extremely promising second year in NCAA. I think he's gonna be very nice player.
Even if he did not play, he has been registered at FIBA level with Germany (proof: https://www.fiba.basketball/en/playe...monas-Lukosius). He is locked, sorry :P
(I therefore hope you are right and he becomes a good guard). After Paul Zipser's brain surgery and Kostja Mushidi's off court problems we are forced to naturalise guards to cover that spot adequately and it's a pity.
Speaking of Mushidi with a Lithuanian, I remember a heartbreaking under 18 semifinal in which he scored 33 but Arnas Velicka turned into MJ in the final 5 minutes and killed us.
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Originally posted by Ridirkulous View Post
Dude you have to cut this crap a bit. I think Frank Lubin won gold with the US team before representing Lithuania. Two of the three titles you have in your resume have been achieved with a full line-up of players born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Frank Lubin fled your country back to his native California when WWII broke out and continued playing basketball there. So did the others.The Moon Is A SCAM(http://www.revisionism.nl/Moon/The-Mad-Revisionist.htm)!
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Originally posted by Toruko View PostDamn, Justus Hollatz seems to develop in Spain. It forces me to start respecting the German team.
Hehe, I am hyped like never before indeed about our NT, not even the Dirk days had me this hyped.
Straight forward speaking of Dirk, Lukosius wears number 41 :P
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Originally posted by Ridirkulous View PostTadas Sedekerskis always seemed a bust to me, but I had high expectations from Arnoldas Kulboka after seeing him develop in Bamberg, what happened to that guy?The Moon Is A SCAM(http://www.revisionism.nl/Moon/The-Mad-Revisionist.htm)!
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Originally posted by Ridirkulous View Post
Even if he did not play, he has been registered at FIBA level with Germany (proof: https://www.fiba.basketball/en/playe...monas-Lukosius). He is locked, sorry :P
I call Lokosius Lithuanian Doncic. He's really big and heavy guard who can do it all on the court, including fancy, nearly magical passes. Even if he will choose Germany he is more Lithuanian culturally as he spent his time playing in Vilnius bball school, was born in Kaunas, got Lithuanian names, spent most of his time in Lithuania, traveled with his Lithuanian dad, a coach. I think Germany will get a good piece if that's the destiny (luckily for Lithuania position 2 is stacked with prospects - Brazdeikis, Rubstavicius, D. Giedraitis, Lelevicius, Indrusaitis):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50gUSAXVsNw&ab_channel=CollegeBasketballSc outingLTU NT will snatch Eurobasket 2029 title with this roster:
Jokubaitis, Marciulionis, Laurencikas
Indrusaitis, Brazdeikis, Rubstavicius
Buzelis, Lelevicius
Murauskas, Sirvydis
Tubelis, Krivas
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