GS Warriors waive disgruntled Jasikevicius

[CaptainLate]

[ In talking recently with ESPN's Chris Sheridan, Golden State Warriors guard Sarunas Jasikevicius said that he wanted to play for a team "that plays more European. You know my style of basketball is more team-oriented, and I hope to find a team that actually passes the ball and plays team ball."

He also said that he's "sitting by the phone and waiting" to be traded. ]

[ OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Golden State Warriors waived Sarunas Jasikevicius on Thursday, agreeing to a contract buyout with the disgruntled guard.

Jasikevicius joined the Warriors along with Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington in an eight-player trade with Indiana last January, but the Lithuanian point guard never cracked coach Don Nelson's rotation.

He averaged 4.3 points and 2.3 assists for Golden State during the regular season, but played sparingly during the final six weeks. Jasikevicius then played only seven total minutes during the Warriors' run to the second round of the playoffs.

"We think this was in the best interest of both parties," said Chris Mullin, the Warriors' top personnel executive. "As a compe or, Sarunas obviously would like to have an opportunity to play a significant role on a team. This could potentially open up other avenues that will allow him to pursue that opportunity." ]


Weren't we the original NBA team interested in him yrs ago? Well, better late than never since he is a team player who wants to play on a pass-rich team. Better him over JVaughan, who couldn't hit a three if left wide open like the Little General.

[whottt]

Catch 22...

On the one hand, I love this guys at ude and he is a fearless shooter...

OTOH...he doesn't have the athleticism to play in the NBA. This was painfully obvious with him before he ever stepped foot on an NBA court.

You know...I like the idea of a fearless shooter coming off the bench, always have, you can never tell when you will need a guy like that and with Duncan, they can do a lot of damage in a little bit of time...but....

Pop won't play him.

And lastly...I don't think he's even shot particularly well in the NBA when he has been on the court.


I like his firey at ude...I just don't think he has much else going for him, including the ability to knock down big NBA shots, or the athleticism to be on the court to get the chance...especially if Pop is coaching.

[T Park]

Better him over JVaughan

uh, no.

[Darkwaters]

I take Saras in a heartbeat over Udrih.

[DaDakota]

I think he just needs a chance on a team that plays his game, cuts, picks and rolls, team ball.

I believe San Antonio would benefit from having him backup Parker.

[stéphane]

Catch 22...

On the one hand, I love this guys at ude and he is a fearless shooter...

OTOH...he doesn't have the athleticism to play in the NBA. This was painfully obvious with him before he ever stepped foot on an NBA court.

You know...I like the idea of a fearless shooter coming off the bench, always have, you can never tell when you will need a guy like that and with Duncan, they can do a lot of damage in a little bit of time...but....

Pop won't play him.

And lastly...I don't think he's even shot particularly well in the NBA when he has been on the court.


I like his firey at ude...I just don't think he has much else going for him, including the ability to knock down big NBA shots, or the athleticism to be on the court to get the chance...especially if Pop is coaching.

Saras is a great passer and a great creator off the high pick'n roll. He really can shoot the ball too. Not to mention his amazing will to win and natural leadership.
With the clock ticking down I'd prefer 10times having the ball in his hands than in Vaughn's...

[Indazone]

Hey he can't be any worse than Steve Kerr

[ploto]

He's going back to Europe.

[hater]

he's 100x better than Beno even as slow as he is.

he would be a great 3rd string guard. Vaughns defense still makes Vaughn more valuable.

[SKINNYPIMP210]

I'd Take Him For Sure As A Back-up Pg. Isn't He Tearing It Up Overseas???

[MoSpur]

Invited him for a workout

[SKINNYPIMP210]

Invited him for a workout

THE SPURS DID? ALREADY!?

[Indazone]

I still say you guys need rafer alston, we'll take him for cash. for sale cheap!!

[wildbill2u]

I still say you guys need rafer alston, we'll take him for cash. for sale cheap!!

Get back in touch when his (pending) prison term is completed

[phxspurfan]

How can a guy who makes millions per year be disgruntled? This is getting ridiculous. Send them all back to Europe.

[ShoogarBear]

On the one hand, I love this guys at ude and he is a fearless shooter...

What's the difference between a fearless shooter and a chucker?

[Phenomanul]

What's the difference between a fearless shooter and a chucker?

The difference between Steve Kerr and Van Exel.... one was less disruptive to the offense, but wasn't afraid to take the big shot when it presented itself.

[whottt]

What's the difference between a fearless shooter and a chucker?

I'm glad you asked that...lots of minor differences...but the main one is that a fearless shooter makes the important ones...and a chucker doesn't....he just chucks.

[whottt]

The difference between Steve Kerr and Van Exel.... one was less disruptive to the offense, but wasn't afraid to take the big shot when it presented itself.

I wouldn't classify Steve Kerr as a fearless shooter...and I wouldn't exactly classify Van Exel at the end of his career as a chucker...

NVE's last year in the league he was just old...




Finley's the chucker....

[whottt]

What's the difference between a fearless shooter and a chucker?

Another difference...


You could say that all chuckers are fearless shooters, but not all fearless shooters are chuckers.


And another...if you have two fearless shooters...

The guy you actually want to shoot it is the fearless shooter...the guy who makes you go oh is the chucker.

[ShoogarBear]

Finley's the chucker....

You knew where I was going.

[Phenomanul]

I wouldn't classify Steve Kerr as a fearless shooter...and I wouldn't exactly classify Van Exel at the end of his career as a chucker...

NVE's last year in the league he was just old...




Finley's the chucker....

While I understand your point.... how would Kerr not be classified as a fearless shooter? Especially given your latest definition....

The guy you actually want to shoot it is the fearless shooter...the guy who makes you go oh is the chucker.

Sans '99 it never bothered me in the slightest to see Kerr take a shot in a close 4th quarter game (while doning the silver and black of course).

[ShoogarBear]

If I can speak for whottt (Lord help me), I think his definiton of a "fearless shooter" requires that he take a fair number of bad shots, but hits more than his share of big ones.

Kerr didn't take many bad shots.

This guy, however, qualifies:

[Phenomanul]

If I can speak for whottt (Lord help me), I think his definiton of a "fearless shooter" requires that he take a fair number of bad shots, but hits more than his share of big ones.

Kerr didn't take many bad shots.

This guy, however, qualifies:

I see. I think someone like Jackson personifies the difference then.

[Bruno]

Word is that Jasikevicius will sign with Panathinaikos as soon as tomorrow.