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Haven't watched either of the last two games, but just by looking at the box score it is looking like Valanciunas is starting to come around offensively. It isn't just the fact that he has put up back-to-back 18 point games, but he is doing it efficiently. His touch around the basket was one of the things that I liked most about him as a prospect and there have been stretches this year where that touch seemed to completely abandon him. I don't know if it was because of confidence issues or what, but he was missing some real easy shots right around the basket that he usually makes.

 

With his length and motor, he will be able to get 6 points or so a game simply by just being active around the rim and that seems to be the case over these past two games.

 

Other than that, there is literally nothing that makes me want to watch this team. It really is a shame how much I've been turned off by this team. The only reason to even turn the game on is to watch Valanciunas. I

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Once Valanciunas gets comfortable with his mid range jumper (he's shown he can knock it down), he's going to be such a stud off of screens.  He rolls so hard (to never receive a pass, smh), but him being able to pop to the elbow is going to make his game that much more effective.

 

He has averaged 29.6 MPG over the last 5, giving the Raps 13.2 with 7 boards and a block.  Oh look, when you play him he is a good player!

 

I really hope Casey gets fired this summer, Colangelo too if that helps us get a credible coach (give SVG a blank cheque).  I'm not saying this team should win 55 games next year, but they should be way better than they play.  Our team's calling card should be our defense, our starting 5 has such good defensive stats so far (0.78 points per possession), and there's no reason we can't at least be solid offensively, especially running out in transition off stops and misses.

 

If Alan Anderson is brought back, I might seriously walk away until Colangelo is gone.

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