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[Epic Battle] Donuts vs Jonas: Who would have a better rookie season?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by _RTM_, Jul 25, 2012.

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Who would have a better rookie season

Poll closed May 11, 2013.
  1. Donuts

    76 vote(s)
    42.5%
  2. Jonas

    49 vote(s)
    27.4%
  3. Both are great

    25 vote(s)
    14.0%
  4. Both are bust

    5 vote(s)
    2.8%
  5. Brian Cook

    24 vote(s)
    13.4%
  1. outlaw96

    outlaw96 Member

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    raptors would give him more minutes, but V will get 6 fouls in like 10 minutes :D My reasons why Donuts will perform better next year.

    1) Young rookie centers always need time to mature and adjust, they very rearely shine during first year and usually transform their game during 3rd year.

    2) Foul trouble. He always got in foul trouble almost every time his team played against strong opponents, same goes with national team. Moreover, he's quite a dirty player. He's always pushing other players, holding hands in the paint and etc. That won't go in NBA, he's not a star there yet :) expect him to get lot of fouls while rebounding at the beginning of the season.

    3) Thing is he dominates against weak opponents due to his athletism, but he lacks skills to outplay strong opponents.

    4) NBA style. Pick&Roll is much more played in europe than in NBA, also in europe more double-teaming is played, leaving him open in the paint. he lacks skills to play 1 on 1 so there will be less opportunities offensively for him.

    In General, I don't see such a big upside in him. All his points are dunks while left open or after offensive rebounds. In NBA he would not have athletism advantage and I expect him to strugle at first.
     
  2. apollo33

    apollo33 Member

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    I have only seen like half a game of Highlights of Jonas

    He seemed to be really aggressive in the lowpost, defense and offense. He can shoot some midrange I guess but nothing really stood out for me about him.

    But apparently everyone is super high on the guy, and the Raptors are seeing him as their new cornerstone.
     
  3. Dreamin

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    So if Donuts is better then why did he picked 15 spots below Jonas?
     
  4. jtr

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    Basketball reasons.
     
  5. apollo33

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    Younger, Mo Potential
     
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    I was there too, and I honestly don't know if he was one of the best players on that court. Like I said before, I see lots of potential but he needs work. This season will be very rough for me but that doesn't mean he can't be a solid starter/All-Star in the future.
     
  7. _RTM_

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  8. _RTM_

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    A few days ago Arvydas Sabonis said that Jonas is certainly a player to watch, because he has a solid chance to be better than Sabas was

    Now you saw that his hype isn't coming from nowhere, it really based on his true potential
     
  9. apollo33

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    I take back my vote

    Jonas is going to be great this year and donuts might not even get off the bench.

    Jonas seems more NBA ready except for foul troubles
     
  10. ashiin

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    Jonas is going to get more play time... So I'm going to say Jonas. If given the same amount of playing time I would say Motie
     
  11. Cstyle42

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    McHale needs to get his head out his a$$ before he embarrasses this franchise
     
  12. Arthurprescott2

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    From the looks of it, JV will get more time and thus a better year/better stats.
     
  13. jlwee

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    No contest.

    One is already a starter. The other one is still warming the bench.
     
  14. trowa

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    jonas isnt as soft tho, but thats why he plays the center and donut shouldve a pf
     
  15. trowa

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    and i think donut wont have a great season because mchale will play him as a center....
    fail
     

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