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Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic are starting to affect their home countries basketball development

Now, Slovenia will finally have a lottery pick in Stefan Joksimovic next year. Most mock have him Top 5 or Top 10 in 2027 draft.

Serbia on the other hand will also have another lottery pick in Nikola Kusturica. He is a projected top 5 draftee as well.But in 2028 Nba draft.

But who do you think is the better nba prospect right now?

Will Slovenia and Serbia finally able to produce qualifty players to give help for Luka/Jokic in Fiba/Olympics?

Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic are starting to affect their home countries basketball development

Now, Slovenia will finally have a lottery pick in Joksimovic next year. Most mock have him Top 5 or Top 10 kn 2027 draft.

Serbia on the other hand will also have another lottery pick in Nikola Kusturica. He is a projected top 5 draftee as well.But in 2028 Nba draft.

But who do you think is the better nba prospect right now?

Yes, I am talking about the 2013 Spring Surprise Champions.

I know they are not as known as Itachiyama and Inarizaki inside the universe.

But do you think they are decently known like Kamomedai and Fukurodani?

Or they are a total unknowns like Karasuno. (inside the universe)

2013 Spring Title Run: Ichibayashi defested the 3rd seed, Kamomedai, and Fukurodani.

So by 2014, I think they are known. But I meant before the 2013 run.

After Pavi. Of course we need fire avatar next to complete the cycle.

But after that, do you think avata studios/writers/producers will continue to create new/future avatars?

Or is it better for them to go the past route. And explore avatars like Salai, Gun, and Zalir?

Usually, Outside hitter is more versatile. And need to be good (or at least decent) defender/passer. And of course, usually the sets are commonly going to him.

Opposite hitter is said to be "emergency spiker" when the outside hitter has no opportunity for attack. In his position, he doesn't need to receive/pass much. But he is expected to be an EFFICIENT spiker/scorer since he will be like an offensive specialist.

In the manga we see Aces. Some are Outside, Some are Opposite.

For those who knows more volleyball than me. Is it a big difference?

Is Outside usally the best spiker? And Opposite is the second best spiker? Or Vice Versa?

Are usual competent spikers able to play both positions or not?

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We talk about 2027 nba draft. And how it is relatively weak.But what about 2028? Is it more decent?

Who are the best prospects in this draft class?

Nikola Kusturica from Serbia?

Joaquim Boumtje from Spain?

Nathan Soliman and Messi Yangala from France?

Or you go with Americans like CJ Rosser? Marcus Spears Jr? Beckham Black? Adan Diggs?

I know Hinata might not be really the best. But it is just to remove main character/protagonist bias.

I also didn't include players from Ichibayashi, Inubushi, etc for obvious reasons.

Yeah, I know they play different positions. But that is fine.

People compare different positions in sports lile Bakseball (PG, SG, SF, PF, C)

So, I guess it can also be applied to volleyball. Even if you are comparing players with different positions like Setter, Outside Hitter or Opposite Hitter.

PS: Ushijima and Oikawa didn't qualify for the 2013 Spring Nationals. But I wonder of you guys think they are better than these players.

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Yes, he only need to get one of those. And barring injuries, we know he is capable of getting it all.

His max extension will only start to kick in next season. Based on what I saw, he will get:

$ 251,000, 000 / 5 years IF he doesn't win any major awards in 2026 -2027.

However, he will get

$ 301,000,000 / 5 years IF he wins any of these: MVP, DPOY, or an All Nba selection.

SIDENOTES:

Giannis and Jokic will be eligible for max extension too this upcoming season. They are projected to be eligible for a $ 275,000,000 / 4 years contract.

People are saying it is a relatively weak class compared to the 2 previous classes. But who is the best prospect in their class?

Is it still Stokes? Stokes is always mocked #1 in this draft class even a year ago.

Or others like Bruce Branch, Smith Jr, Joksimovic, etc are already catching up?

Who is the best prospect in this class in your opinion?

How about your top 3?

Some people think they are a top heavy team. Reliant on their big 3 of Sakusa, Komori, and Iizuna.

But as the 2012 IH champions, and frequent #1 seed in both IH and Spring Nationals. I think their whole lineup is good. Just like Inarizaki, but even better.

Remember, Itachiyama beat Inarizaki 3-1. (Interhigh). And Inarizaki even got praised for taking 1 set.

Their Blocker (Jersey #2) is recognized by Tendou to be a great blocker. And their other (younger) players managed to win 2015 Spring Nationals in the future without their Big 3.

Yes, they lost in 2013 Spring to Inubushi due to Iizuna injury. So maybe that's why people are speculating that they are significantly weaker without Iizuna. That is somehow true. But they still made it competitive without their setter. And take note, we don't know how strong Inubushi was. (Fukurodani beat Inubushi in the Semifinals. But maybe it was close)

I think the main players in 2015 Itachiyama (Spring National Champions) were already in the team as freshman in 2013. And they are at least key players supporting Sakusa/Komori/Iizuna.

LIST

Celtics - White, Pritchard, PG, Tatum, Mitchell Robinson, Queta, Hugo, etc

Timberwolves - Lamelo, Ant, Ayo, Jaden, Gobert, etc

Heat - Davion Mitchell,, Tim Hardaway Jr., Andrew Wiggins, Giannis, Bam

Sixers - Maxey, VJ, Brown, Dean Wade, Embiid, etc

Raptors - IQ, RJ, Kawhi, Barnes, Poetl

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Which of these new look teams do you think will do the best?

I meant aside from talent on paper, but also if you think they will gel and complement each other on the floor.

PS: Free Agency still have long ways to go. Duren, Hachimura, Lebron, etc will be on their new teams soon too.

I think people are forgetting that 2023-2024 Mavericks Front Office (Before they lost their minds to do the Luka trade) personnel was able to put a championship contender team around Luka.

If you remember, Mavs traded for PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford that year. Just before the trade deadline.

2024 Mavericks Rotation

Luka

Kyrie

DJJ

PJ

Lively/Gafford

Hardaway Jr

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Believe it or not. That team made the finals in 2024 season. The Mavs won the Western Conference. (And West is always stacked)

Now, do you think Lakers can match or do better in terms of surrounding Luka and Reaves the right personnel in order to contend for a championship?

People here always debate betwen Kageyama, Atsumu, and Oikawa. And also Iizuna to some extent.

What about the tier below them?

Who do you think is the best setter between Kenma, Akaashi, and Semi?

PS: Semi is canonically stated to be better than Shirabu

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Excluding Ippo himslef of course. Lmao.

Ippo did beat all of them at some point in the story.

But who gave Ippo the toughest match among them?

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POTENTIAL TEAMS

France - Wemby, Gobert, Sarr,, Risacher, Coulibaly, Traore, etc (They have a lot of upcoming players)

Canada - SGA, Murray, Barrett, Wiggins, Brooks, Dort, Edey, etc

Serbia - Jokic, Jovic, Petrusev, Bogdanovic, Topic, Djurisic, Micic, Kustorica

Germany - Franz Wagner, Mo Wagner, Schroder, Da Silva, Theis, Obst

Australia - Giddey, Daniels, Green, Cooks, Landale, Zikarsky

Spain - Mara, Garuba, Aldama, Miller, Almansa, De Larrea, Nuñez

Slovenia - Luka Doncic, Jaxon Hayes, Stefan Joksimovic

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The easy answer is France because of Wemby. And they also have. a lot of rising players.

But who else?

Do you think Serbia, Germany, Australia, Spain, and Slovenia will have a chance?

Canada can field a full roster of NBA players too. So they are another easy answer.

**LIST**

1. Shot Range Kamui

2. Long Range Kamui

3. Slow Cooldown Permanent Kotoamatsukami

4. Fast Cooldown Temporary Kotoamatsukami

5. Tsukuyomi

6. Amaterasu

7. Kagatsuchi

8. Ohirume

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How will you rank these 8 known MS abilities from best to worst in terms of usability in combat?

You can factor in power too.

LIST

1. Shot Range Kamui

2. Long Range Kamui

3. Slow Cooldown Permanent Kotoamatsukami

4. Fast Cooldown Temporary Kotoamatsukami

5. Tsukuyomi

6. Amaterasu

7. Kagatsuchi

8. Ohirume

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How will you rank these 8 known MS abilities from best to worst in terms of usability in combat?

You can factor in power too.

Projected Starting Lineup

1. Wizards - Trae, Kyshawn George, AJ Dybantsa, Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr

2. Jazz - Keyonte George, Darryn Peterson, Lauri, JJJ, Kessler, (I think Ace will be ok as a 6th man)

3. Grizzlies - Ja, Coward, Wells, Cameron Boozer, Edey

4. Bulls - Giddey, Tre Jones, Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Nic Claxton

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Based on their team. As well as their teammates to guide and complement them.

Who among Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, and Wilson is in the best situation and chance right now?