And now.... time for something completely different! - Larry Riley Read This!
by BritWarriorGSW on Mar 1, 2011 3:45 AM PST
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6'11", 20 years old, plays Forward...hmmm this sounds familiar eh?
No...this is not a moment of light hearted British humor in the midst of the 'WTF is going on with our Warriors!'... but a quick mention and moment of consideration from across the pond!
In one of the most talked about 'trade deadline' days in recent NBA history, the Warriors made the rather questionable move of effectively giving away Brandan Wright for a 2nd round pick! While there have been many threads discussing the pro's and con's of this move, I for one feel it was a slight waste....
As a player...I actually liked the potential of young Brandan and really hope he may remain healthy at the Net's to possibly show his true potential, which I don't believe we have fully seen yet. However ..... at 210lbs (225lbs possibly now), his lanky 6'10 frame really did get a bit of a beating in the NBA as a Power Forward.
Now... the current management and ownership talks of the future... and building around youth....well... let me take you back to my first line...and offer you a 6 foot 11 inch SMALL Forward, who can also play Power Forward but probably best if he does not in the NBA.... what if said player was 20 years old.... and what....most importantly (and major differentiating item to BWright) if I told you....said youngster was already 240LBS!!!!!????!!!! Interested???
Similar to Epke Udoh... but NOT Epke Udoh...
Now...what if said youngster was delivering an average of 8.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game? Does this sound promising enough to you that we should offer him a seat on the bench??? Read more below if it does...
Now pay attention Mr Riley...this is your International Scout reporting in....
The player I am talking about is Jan Vesely of the Czech Republic and he was recently named the FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year for 2010. In a very close contest he beat Ricky Rubio, gathering more votes from the expert panel and the public than the Spaniard.
Many are describing Jan in and around Europe as a player similar to Toni Kukoc but with potential to be a lot better! He decided not to enter the 2010 NBA draft to instead remain in Europe, however he is considering the 2011 NBA Draft and is predicted to be a Lottery pick if he does.
I have only seen this kid a few times, but what I have seen, I like and I like it a lot... he has good court vision, seems to hustle on D and has a great variety to his game from delicate shots to board bashing drives and considerable dunking ability!
In light of our recent 'young prospect forward' departure and varying views as to whether Udoh has what it takes to make a significant impact in this League, should we not be seriously investigating this kid who is currently 3 years younger than Udoh?
I personally think we should do what we can to get this kid into a GSW uniform immediately and steer him away from a Lottery, which we are unlikely to play any part in. Let him taste the NBA toward the end of this season with some scraps of game time and much more important training time to learn how to fit into the Golden State Warrior style of 'run n gun' play.
Better still... get him into our Summer League squad and into an NBA physical fitness regime that could easily see him become a very, VERY difficult player to defend at the 3 spot! remember...at just 20 years old, Jan has 2 inches of height and 35lbs on Dorrell Wright, who could be an excellent role model for him to focus on within the team.
I am genuinely excited by the prospect of this kid and if Larry Riley reads a single thread from this site, I truly hope he reads this one.... as Ladies and Gentlemen...Boys and Girls...I give you... Jan Vesely...a future Golden State Warrior....(I Hope)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Vesel%C3%BD
This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!
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I'd rather get
One of the Jones’s or Leonard
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
With the soul of a LOST HAWK
Is there a heaven for a Rap Cat, let's talk
I’d love to have Vesely or Valanciunas, but if they’re off the board, I’ve got my eyes on Tarquin Fin Tim Lim Bin Whin Bim Lim BusStop F’tang F’tang Olé Biscuitbarrel…
There will be no extra point!
Draft Express ran a piece on Vesely in Jan
Jonathan Givony’s article was entitled Tracking the Progress of Jan Vesely
Here’s some quick excerpts. First the good:
From a physical standpoint, Vesely remains the same extremely intriguing athletic specimen. He has terrific size and length for a small forward at 6-11 and couples that with incredible explosiveness. He looks a lot more confident in trying to utilize his athleticism as of late, as he’s been responsible for a number of unbelievable dunks this season. He’s gaining a reputation for being somewhat of a Blake Griffin-type spectacle at this level, doing things that people just aren’t accustomed to seeing in European basketball….
Another area in which we’re seeing progress is in Vesely’s post-up game. He will always have a size advantage at the small forward position at 6-11, and he’s slowly learning how to use this better. While he hasn’t added much weight to his frame since we last saw him, he does have the ability to establish position reasonably close to the basketball and then just shoot over his opponent. If he can continue to fill out his frame and improve his footwork in the post, this could become an even more dangerous weapon for him down the road….
And now some concerning analysis:
Even with his prodigious athleticism, Vesely still isn’t much of a presence on the glass. He grabs just one defensive rebound for every 10 ½ minutes he’s on the court, which is a very poor rate. It’s here that his lack of girth and poor instincts seem to show the most. He’s too skinny to put a body on opponents, and he doesn’t pursue the ball off the rim the way you might hope….
Defense is the part of Vesely’s game that is most likely to spark debate when it comes to his future. On one hand, you cannot ignore the terrific physical tools Vesely enjoys – his excellent size, length and athleticism allow him to get his team plenty of extra possessions in the form of steals and blocks. He’s also an intense competitor who’s always willing to stick his nose in to get the job done, which definitely helps….
Check out the full article. It’s a good read and has a link to a pretty sick dunk by Vesely.
A Sonics fan without a team... but after 7 seasons now of GS Warriors season tickets have convinced me to adopt the boys from Oakland.
Thanks for the link..
Will definitely have a read. I am not too concerned at some of the weaknesses at the moment, as he is still incredibly young. Two years of good coaching and physical strength increase and I think he could be a very interesting player indeed and then still only 22 years old!!
'In Lacob We Trust'......
by BritWarriorGSW on Mar 1, 2011 4:45 PM PST up reply actions
I personally think we should do what we can to get this kid into a GSW uniform immediately and steer him away from a Lottery, which we are unlikely to play any part in
we can’t do that unless he’s already declared for a previous draft and not been selected. If he wants to play in the NBA he’s gotta go thru the proper selection process.
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 1, 2011 10:23 AM PST reply actions
Can you clarify that a bit more for me?
I didn’t think players from Europe ‘had’ to go through the draft. I thought a team has the right to offer a contract to any foreign player if they like them?
'In Lacob We Trust'......
by BritWarriorGSW on Mar 1, 2011 4:43 PM PST up reply actions
Can you clarify that a bit more for me?
Hi Brit, I don’t remember the exact rule but it’s something like all players that have graduated or reached a certain age are automatically eligible for the draft the next year and all players in school or under a certain age have to declare for the draft if they want to be eligible. So a player has to meet one of those draft eligibility conditions and go thru the draft phase before a team can sign him. He doesn’t have to be drafted but he has to be draft eligible for his appropriate draft year before he can sign a player contract.
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 1, 2011 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
I'm all for it
We really have to start thinking outside of the box.
"If God made us in his image then he must be dumb too, and a little ugly on the side."
Frank Zappa
Brit NOOOOOOO
I was going to do a big scouting report on him later! Fuuuuuuuuuu.
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Monta Ellis
Hahahah sorry chap!
Will be interesting to read your views on this lad. I like the guy a lot and at just 20 years old, is perfect to mold the way we want.
'In Lacob We Trust'......
by BritWarriorGSW on Mar 1, 2011 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
Can't we give this year's pick to DEN . . .
to finalize that horrendous trade for Marcus Williams a few years back? That transaction has dispropotionately screwed this team for how nondescript the move was viewed at the time. The team has been unable to include first round picks as part of a package to obtain valued players. Maybe Deron Williams could’ve been had with Curry, Udoh, filler and a couple of first rounders . . .
by ChronicMasticator on Mar 1, 2011 8:30 PM PST reply actions
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