Sarunas
from espn.com:
And that Indiana's Larry Bird, recently spotted in Israel on a scouting mission, spent some time there huddling with Sarunas Jasikevicius, Maccabi Tel-Aviv's Lithuanian point guard. The Pacers apparently have some interest in signing Jasikevicius, who is well-known to Americans for his play at Maryland and his many stellar showings against Team USA in international play. We've been saying for years that Jasikevicius should be in the NBA, in spite of concerns about his speed and defense, because he's a killer shot maker with boundless confidence and fire. But sources indicate that any NBA move for the pick-and-roll specialist wouldn't come until next season ... and that's assuming Jasikevicius can be lured stateside. He makes good, tax-free money overseas as Europe's best point guard and isn't likely to leave unless an NBA team promises a substantial role.
And that Indiana's Larry Bird, recently spotted in Israel on a scouting mission, spent some time there huddling with Sarunas Jasikevicius, Maccabi Tel-Aviv's Lithuanian point guard. The Pacers apparently have some interest in signing Jasikevicius, who is well-known to Americans for his play at Maryland and his many stellar showings against Team USA in international play. We've been saying for years that Jasikevicius should be in the NBA, in spite of concerns about his speed and defense, because he's a killer shot maker with boundless confidence and fire. But sources indicate that any NBA move for the pick-and-roll specialist wouldn't come until next season ... and that's assuming Jasikevicius can be lured stateside. He makes good, tax-free money overseas as Europe's best point guard and isn't likely to leave unless an NBA team promises a substantial role.
