Motiejunas has great agility and quickness for a guy that stands almost 7' tall. Honestly, if he's still on the board when the Rockets pick they should take this kid in a heartbeat. Fact is, just about every kid in the draft is based on potential, while some have higher ceilings. Motiejunas is still young and could end up being a great player in the mold of Dirk if he continues to work on his jumper and post moves. And, it's obvious he's been working hard at his game the past few years. He's added some much needed strength, as evidenced by his thicker frame, and he's starting to show signs of being more than just an outside shooter, something the Euro guys are know for.
Here's some more recent footage. Remember, this kid is only 19-years-old! http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?p=6185981&posted=1#post6185981
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I really hope the stuff about us trying to get the #2 pick is serious. Derrick Williams seems to me like a stud, I think he has a good chance of having the best career out of anyone in this draft. If we could manage to get him and play our young guys a lot (Thabeet especially) I could see us being pretty damn good in a few years.
Some odds and ends from TheHoopsReport(not sure how reliable they are so tifwiw) *****I'm hearing that Jeremy Tyler is near the top of a few teams' draft boards in the first round. Teams that could possibly take him in the first round include Portland (21), Houston (23) and Boston (25). It doesn't seem that Tyler received a definite promise from any team because he is still scheduled to work out for Minnesota on Tuesday, but he did cancel a workout in Philadelphia that was scheduled for Sunday. *****I'm also hearing that Josh Selby has moved himself into likely first round status. He is near the top of a few teams' draft boards in the first round, including the Knicks (17), Trail Blazers (21), Rockets (23) and Thunder (24). *****The Rockets also have expressed interest in Fredette at No. 14, but he won't get that far. *****The Houston Rockets are very high on Donatas Motiejunas and he appears to be at the top of their draft board. They were the first NBA team to bring him in for a workout in this country, as he visited Houston on Friday. The Sixers are also very high on Motiejunas but they'll likely have to trade up to get him. Motiejunas will not get past the Sixers at No. 16. After working out in Houston on Friday, Motiejunas worked out for the Spurs on Saturday. He'll work out for the Sixers on Monday and the Knicks on Tuesday. He will then fly to Chicago to watch the draft with his agent Herb Rudoy.
Jonathan Givony on talking draft with some Bulls guy. Mainly all Bulls talk but one small segment regarding the draft in general: (Givony)People are waiting for the first big trade to pop. Hearing about the big contracts available in trade. Draft picks would be additions or throw ins. A lot of owners want to move salary off their cap before the new CBA kicks in. Some teams have big TEs like the Cavs, Nuggets, maybe the Raptors and couple others. We could see a real marquee name get moved early next week or tomorrow or Tuesday/Wednesday. Something like the Ray Allen trade a couple years ago. We're all on pins and needles waiting because we're making all these mock drafts, wasting time talking about scenarios and floors, and this team likes this guy but if he dont go here, he goes there. Im pretty sure something big is going to happen here and when including draft picks, looking at a whole new draft board then. Who have you heard of/teams looking to dump salary? Danny Granger in fact I heard that Indiana in the right deal they would consider moving. Heard some other big names that umm...not to speculate too much but umm...yeah nothing for Bulls fans unfortunately. Havent heard much on Boozer which Im surprised. Im sure teams are lining up to get him! If you wish to listen: http://www.bullspodcasters.com/bullsbeat/bullsbeat_195.mp3
