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[ClutchFans] Donatas Motiejunas works out with Hakeem Olajuwon (Video)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Sep 29, 2013.

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  1. rockets_big

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    I think I'm pretty high on DMo: I'm intrigued by his speed and mobility, but his dreadful %age from 3's, his pathetic rebounding numbers and his weak defense make him a strange oddity among 7 footers.

    I hate to say it, but I think Morey has already sized him up as trade bait in a package deal for an elite 4.
     
    #81 rockets_big, Sep 29, 2013
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    Donuts trying to spin too fast and losing control of the ball. Might need to lower his stance a bit or spin slower to gain more control. But, good to see him trying.
     
    #82 woket, Sep 30, 2013
  3. SeabrookMiglla

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    dmo has a rare skill set. you dont find many players who have offensive post moves like dmo. but he has some serious things he needs to work on. i think he will thrive under hakeem more than anyone on this team. time will tell
     
    #83 SeabrookMiglla, Sep 30, 2013
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    People forget that the Dream is not only a genius on offense but also on defense... this is something he can really teach DMo... defensive positioning...
     
    #84 Morlock O, Sep 30, 2013
  5. xclearscreen

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    that move is so simple, c'mon dmo man
     
    #85 xclearscreen, Sep 30, 2013
  6. Mr. Dominant

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    Hakeem's swift movement is unreal. Wow. So beautiful.
     
    #86 Mr. Dominant, Sep 30, 2013
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    Sad to see he has no control. He almost tripped and decapitated himself. I see why the nba has gotten so soft, the practice drills are just shooting tons free throws.
     
    #87 cheke64, Sep 30, 2013
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    you are very optimistic. He worked all summer getting better, first day of practice, he sucks. Thats my take and advice......
     
    #88 cheke64, Sep 30, 2013
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    Even if he is not cut out to be an NBA starter or player does not make him a sucky player. Remember VSpan was King of Europe not long ago.
     
    #89 daywalker02, Sep 30, 2013
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    Donatas is ~260 for sure. I know better than 2 years old player profile you found on google.

    Lin and Patric played more minutes than DMO.
     
    #90 Zalgiris, Sep 30, 2013
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    #91 daywalker02, Sep 30, 2013
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    freaking hell, dream is able to shake and smoke ! would be awesome if rockets could produce a couple of players with 60% of what he has.
     
    #92 Knickskiller, Sep 30, 2013
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    I'm wondering if he can play 10 minutes a night starting in March.
     
    #93 basketballholic, Sep 30, 2013
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    #94 nobie, Sep 30, 2013
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    Forget about working on his core or balance. DMO needs to work on holding on to the ball when he spins. Half of the time he just loses the ball. That was embarrassing...

    Are his hands too small or something?
     
    #95 duluth111222, Sep 30, 2013
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    Stop being a foolish. He's added 10+ pounds and that is 237 at best if the numbers were old. I would think he started out 215 his rookie year.
    He can't add that much by playing in the Euro Tournament and other friendly games. I followed those games. He was burning calories.

    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=233945&page=14

    http://www.houstonchronicle.com/spo...goes-home-with-goal-of-packing-on-4602050.php
     
    #96 daywalker02, Sep 30, 2013
  17. rockets_big

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    The dream spin is actually a carry every single time; technically an illegal play, but whatever. I guess it's just never called, for whatever reason/s.
     
    #97 rockets_big, Sep 30, 2013
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    He's not faster Donatas, he is just able to handle his own speed.
     
    #98 j3i, Sep 30, 2013
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/SportsDean">@SportsDean</a> 260</p>&mdash; Donatas Motiejunas (@DonatasMot) <a href="https://twitter.com/DonatasMot/statuses/357753187479986177">July 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

    God your a blockhead :confused:
     
    #99 nobie, Sep 30, 2013
  20. SpiceLaneCowboy

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    smdh at dmo losing the ball twice.

    i dont see the upside people here at clutch fans rave about.
     
    #100 SpiceLaneCowboy, Sep 30, 2013
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