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Donatas Motiejunas being assigned to RGV Vipers

Discussion in 'Rio Grande Valley Vipers' started by redhotrox, Jan 6, 2014.

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  1. redhotrox

    redhotrox Member

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>A <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RGV&amp;src=hash">#RGV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Vipers&amp;src=hash">#Vipers</a> team source says the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rockets&amp;src=hash">#Rockets</a> will be assigning Donatas Motiejunas to the Vipers. Should happen this afternoon. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&amp;src=hash">#NBA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBADL&amp;src=hash">#NBADL</a></p>&mdash; Dennis Silva II (@densilva2) <a href="https://twitter.com/densilva2/statuses/420260329172369408">January 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #1 redhotrox, Jan 6, 2014
  2. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Good for him. He'll get some practice for his shooting stroke.
     
    #2 REEKO_HTOWN, Jan 6, 2014
  3. Sydeffect

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    My gut says he will be asking for a trade in the next few days.
     
    #3 Sydeffect, Jan 6, 2014
  4. Haymitch

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    I wonder if he requested to go to RGV. I would bet that's the case.
     
    #4 Haymitch, Jan 6, 2014
  5. Carl Herrera

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    The "DLeague Showcase" tournament is happening right now. Lots of scouts and even team execs at one location, I think.

    Motiejunas being "showcased" for a trade?

    Also, I wonder if this means Asik is close to playing again.
     
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  6. Yellow

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    Good, was sad to see him rot on the bench.
     
    #6 Yellow, Jan 6, 2014
  7. mr. 13 in 33

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    Good for him he barely plays in some of the games but at least he'll get playing time down there
     
    #7 mr. 13 in 33, Jan 6, 2014
  8. ROXTXIA

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    Maaaaaaaaan.....

    Dmo's probably thinking, "Why couldn't I pout my way out of this, like Omer? Now I gotta fly Southwest Airlines back to that bordertown nowheresville...."

    Ach so...... (rep 2 u, my brotha)
     
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  9. TMac'n

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    Seeing that he requested it several times last season, I'm sure this was his request.

    Can't blame the guy, he can't get playing time and needs to freshen up on his skills. You can't do that by riding the pine
     
    #9 TMac'n, Jan 6, 2014
  10. baller4life315

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    I'm wondering this also.
     
    #10 baller4life315, Jan 6, 2014
  11. Carl Herrera

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    #11 Carl Herrera, Jan 6, 2014
  12. KlutchQT

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    That would be my guess as well, and I don't blame him.
     
    #12 KlutchQT, Jan 6, 2014
  13. bmd

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    jtr is going to be upset.
     
    #13 bmd, Jan 6, 2014
  14. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    He's asked to be sent down a few times before. He wants to play, period.
     
    #14 REEKO_HTOWN, Jan 6, 2014
  15. Normalus

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    This!

    And This! Shame after this, there is no chance he is staying with the team.
     
    #15 Normalus, Jan 6, 2014
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    Donatas Motiejunas #NBADLBallot
     
    #16 jacoby, Jan 6, 2014
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    Probably good to get him some burn down there. Guy needs to get his confidence & legs back under him to contribute this season in the big league.

    The "showcasing" thing I dont buy. GM's know who this guy is or they have been living under a rock. Everyone knows what he can and can't do right now.

    IMO this looks more like a way to get his confidence back under him, and get some work in. He's only a second year player, and probably wont hit his stride in the league for another year or two.
     
    #17 dobro1229, Jan 6, 2014
  18. SLRokJok

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    This is good for him. Watching him on the floor he still seems unsure of himself. And doesnt throw his body around as much as i'd like a 7 footer off the bench to.
     
    #18 SLRokJok, Jan 6, 2014
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    Is Asik returning to the lineup?

    Dennis Silva's article - Rockets assign Motiejunas to Vipers
     
    #19 craguin, Jan 6, 2014
  20. KlutchQT

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    We can only have 2 RGV assignees at a time, right? If so, what happens if/when Bev and Asik both return to the rotation (and something needs to happen w/ Canaan)?
     
    #20 KlutchQT, Jan 6, 2014
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