Here's the thing - 3 NBA bigs coming nearly at the same time (JV, D-mo, Sabonis). They might peak differently, but the fact is we never had 3 highly projected NBA players coming at the same time. 2 of them already contributing. I think it's pretty obvious already that Sabonis is NBA level material.
Kuziminskas having a brake out season and seem finally to become a real player. Looks like a borderline NBA player.
Grigonis shows promise at 2. He's still an enigma, but name 20yo Lith who scored 28 or 25 points at ACB level? I would say his upside is as high as an elite Euroleague's wing.
Kalnietis filled 1 position and peaked as one of the best combos in Europe currently. Still relatively young.
Can this core (and all the long and quality bench as usual) bring Lithuania to the level of 2000-2008 again next Olympic cycle?
PS: Žalgiris youngsters this season also is the reason why the future looks bright now.
Kuziminskas having a brake out season and seem finally to become a real player. Looks like a borderline NBA player.
Grigonis shows promise at 2. He's still an enigma, but name 20yo Lith who scored 28 or 25 points at ACB level? I would say his upside is as high as an elite Euroleague's wing.
Kalnietis filled 1 position and peaked as one of the best combos in Europe currently. Still relatively young.
Can this core (and all the long and quality bench as usual) bring Lithuania to the level of 2000-2008 again next Olympic cycle?
PS: Žalgiris youngsters this season also is the reason why the future looks bright now.
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