Will Valanciunas be the new Great White Bear?

I don't think Valanciunas can be the Grizzlies' new Big White Bear. Let's popularize science, the last white bear was Gasol Jr. As for the specific reasons, please let me tell you in detail. <>

The Grizzlies during the Black and White Bear period are an existence that no team wants to meet in the playoffs. At that time, the Grizzlies were known for their strong defense, and when they met the Grizzlies in the playoffs, they had to lose their skin if they didn't die. 2000 to 01 season.

The Grizzlies staged the Black Eight Miracle in the playoffs, with the Grizzlies led by Zach Randolph and Gasol Jr. Played six games with the Spurs, and finally succeeded in Black Eight 4:2.

Gasol Jr. has played a major role in this, being the heart of the team's interior defense and an important point of response. His excellent defensive awareness, as well as the rare playmaking ability of an interior player, helped the team go further, and Gasol Jr. in his prime also had excellent low-post offense and good half-volley skills. Last season's Raptors also showed us the defensive role of Gasol Jr. in the team, even Embiid, who is known as the king, can only return home every time he encounters Gasol Jr.

Gasol Jr. at the peak of his life is the defensive pillar that every team wants. <>

Looking at Valanciunas, so far this season, he has averaged points, rebounds, assists, and blocks per game. As an interior player, the stats don't look too bad. Nice low post offense.

He can also pull away and shoot three-pointers to create space for his teammates. Offensively, as an inside line, it can be regarded as outstanding. If offense is its strength, then his room for improvement on the defensive end is indeed limited, and his average footwork speed limits his ability to switch defenses and face fast-moving interiors.

They are often unable to keep their position, allowing the opponent to put the ball in the basket with ease. <>

The core of the current Grizzlies team is obvious, with both inside and outside cores, and Morant on the outside and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the insideValanciunas, who has defensive shortcomings, is unlikely to be treated as a core. So Valanciunas has become the new Great White Bear

It's hard, his defense is almost meaningless, and his current style of play makes it difficult for him to mix up as a center forward.

I think Valanciunas will be the new big white bear, this person is very strong, and the strength is not weak at all, and many people are very optimistic about him.

Personally, I feel that it is still very possible, although his ability has not yet been fully shown, but if he develops himself well and practices his pitching skills more, it is still possible.

Valanciunas could not have become the new Great White Bear. Because he was moving too slowly. It's not good to be a starter in the fast-paced NBA, it's good to be a big man off the bench.