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Apparently it was Sasha Obradovic . Why not since he won't be getting a job anyway .
Congrats to Adomaitis , I guess?
Way above Kemzura, Butautas or Kazlauskas as a player . The way I see it , Kurtinaitis and Jasikevicius said no for now.
Good choice .And let that be a lesson to you all. Nobody beats Zalgiris 17 times in a row.
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Seems like federation just decided not to contact with Kurtinaitis. Obviously Kurtinaitis once said something "bad" about Špokas once (like that he's not a man from BB world) and that might do it. Very interesting if that's true. However, we should wait till official news. I don't like Adomaitis option, I would even go with Maskoliunas or Krapikas instead of him. I don't see Adomaitis respected or achieved enough for this position.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 PostSeems like federation just decided not to contact with Kurtinaitis. Obviously Kurtinaitis once said something "bad" about Špokas once (like that he's not a man from BB world) and that might do it. Very interesting if that's true. However, we should wait till official news. I don't like Adomaitis option, I would even go with Maskoliunas or Krapikas instead of him. I don't see Adomaitis respected or achieved enough for this position.
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Originally posted by Mindozas View PostCut that conspirancies, man You don't like Adomaitis and that's your choice, I'm not sold on that either, but it has nothing to do with sympathies... Kazlas refused and it seems Adomaitis was first in rankings to take the place, so why to bother and contact anyone else if Doma agreed? Spokas has no bitterness regarding Kurtinaitis, latter was in preliminar list too, just obviously Adomaitis was higher as it seems. But let's wait for official newsLTU 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 PostAdomaitis above Kurtinaitis in the list? Obviously it has nothing to do with competency, achievements because Adomaitis just can't compete with Kurtinaitis at this point. What was those other reason which put (if it's true...) Adomaitis above Kurtinaitis I would like to know. OK, maybe he seems promising, maybe he's less of a nut case, because Kurtinaitis is a little bit of nut case, but that's pretty much it...
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Originally posted by Mindozas View PostYou missed the obvious - bball philosophy. Adomaitis' one is clearly the same with Kazlauskas. Kazlauskas even could be called as his somekind of teacher. So it'd be like succession. That might be the key for this decision. I'm quite sure that Kazlauskas won't be far from NT either and would help Adomaitis with his decisions, atleast in the beginning. Overall speaking, I was supporting Kurtinaitis as he looks like the best option now, but if to look at it throught longterm perspective (2019-2020), maybe Adomaitis isn't the worst option either, I really see lot of potential in him as a coachOriginally posted by Mindozas View PostYou missed the obvious - bball philosophy. Adomaitis' one is clearly the same with Kazlauskas. Kazlauskas even could be called as his somekind of teacher. So it'd be like succession. That might be the key for this decision. I'm quite sure that Kazlauskas won't be far from NT either and would help Adomaitis with his decisions, atleast in the beginning. Overall speaking, I was supporting Kurtinaitis as he looks like the best option now, but if to look at it throught longterm perspective (2019-2020), maybe Adomaitis isn't the worst option either, I really see lot of potential in him as a coachLTU 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 PostI'm not against all this if it's going to work. If not, I'm here with Kurtinaitis, asking very simple question - who are these days the opposition of Sabonis/Kazlauskas monopoly of Lithuanian BB? When Garastas/Balciunas ruled they were under the glass, everyone followed every step and everyone criticized them and I found that as a very good thing generally. Now who will come and say "listen, Sabas and Jonas, things not going too well maybe it's time for some changes"? I'm not a fan of monarchy.
Originally posted by Straight forward View PostThose 1-8 goals, I can't imagine how incompetent coaches should come that with Lithuanian NT they would go beyond top 8. That happens once in the decade.
Originally posted by Straight forward View PostBTW, how do you think, could it be that Mačiulis and Kalnietis has a bit to do with the fact Kurtinaitis is not exactly very much wanted as a head coach? I mean the way he and Butautas treated them in 2009 and overall in 2007-2009? Wouldn't be surprised that's one of the reasons. Other, Kurtinaitis surely not a puppy that Kazlauskas could control from distance.
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Originally posted by Mindozas View PostCut that conspirancies, man You don't like Adomaitis and that's your choice, I'm not sold on that either, but it has nothing to do with sympathies... Kazlas refused and it seems Adomaitis was first in rankings to take the place, so why to bother and contact anyone else if Doma agreed? Spokas has no bitterness regarding Kurtinaitis, latter was in preliminar list too, just obviously Adomaitis was higher as it seems. But let's wait for official news
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I love how some people reacted to this "election" of new coach. I hated hysteric, paranoid war with the media which Kazlauskas started in 2013, he even wanted that government would control the media regarding basketball Dude is a good coach, but obviously has no idea where and when he is at, some kind of anachronical understanding of the time. Maybe it's stress, maybe heritage of Soviet authoritarian regime, but very often Sabonis and Kazlauskas look like 2 ridiculous people in the public. Now, they just picked comfortable choice and obviously none of other LKF members know much if anything about it and they are not even going to talk with the media after the election of new coach Well hello and sorry Jonas, but it's democracy, it's time to grab a dictionary. About time...They are dealing with Lithuanian national basketball as they would decide what kind of the stake they should grill in their private yard...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 Mindozas View PostSo if Adomaitis will be chosen, Sabas and Kazlauskas are complete idiots, right?
My Guess is that federation dont want a Coach that they cant Control.
p.s. sorry for caps... im using internet Explorer, since other apps dont open this forum anymore. IE for some reason likes to start Words With caps.
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Originally posted by Svajunas View Postif he will be chosen it will be because there is something going between federation and Kurtinaitis.
My Guess is that federation dont want a Coach that they cant Control.
p.s. sorry for caps... im using internet Explorer, since other apps dont open this forum anymore. IE for some reason likes to start Words With caps.
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Mindozas, you trying to cover or ignore any criticism of Kazlauskas and follow him as he would be some messiah who never makes mistakes Particularly, wasn't Kazlauskas who blamed Balciunas writing some bad articles in the basketnews.lt about NT during Eurobasket 2013, blaming LKF that they are controlling media and that they are trying to slander Kazlauskas' NT, while it was young fellows of basktnews.lt not having any ties with LKF? And Jovaiša just laughed at that saying that's complete stupidity. Wasn't Kazlauskas and Sabonis threats to leave federation if Balciunas won't retire ridiculous? Wasn't Sabonis' cry and whining about how bad the media is completely funny and idiotic? Also, is it right that it's only Sabonis and Kazlauskas decide who will be the head coach while even Garastas, ultimate old timer, was able to listen to trainers association and there at least been something like normal elections? Not like now, no-one knows what's going on. If it's all OK for you...than good luck with that kind of conformismLTU 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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