Deividas Sirvydis

Lietuvos Rytas

Position: Forward

Nationality: Lithuania

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Of 2000 Generation

Born: 10.06.2000

Height: 202cm - 6’8’’

PREDRAFT MEASUREMENTS

YEARSOURCEHEIGHT W/O SHOES HEIGHT W SHOESWEIGHTWINGSPANSTANDING REACHNO STEP VERTMAX VERT
2018NBA Global Camp6'7.56'8.5193.26'7.258'8.521.529.5
Blogging Through Lithuania Part 2
DEIVIDAS SIRVYDIS – Sirvydis had one of the worst games during entire the season. There are some extenuating circumstances like playing extremely important battle for Eurocup promotion against Monaco just two days before but he clearly didn’t help himself with more than 15 NBA scouts in attendance.

Deividas hit small shooting slump lately as he made just 4 from last 20 threes in LKL but it’s quite obvious that’s just a temporary issue. His shooter mentality is really good and he doesn’t overly lose confidence after unsuccesful attempts. Stroke barely hits the rim on warmup, seems really projectable and is the best among all Europeans in that class. Most of the time Sirvydis settles in corners and waits until the ball is kicked out to him to immediately fire it up from distance and punish defensive rotation. However he is really ready to make other kind of plays for someone who is not constantly involved in offense. He can move the ball with good vision, has some knack for catch and go plays as his shot opens a lot in that regard. Also can be easily put into PnR situations to create either for himself and others given his passing lanes, pace shifting and pull up ability. So basically besides being deadly accurate from behind the arc he is also high IQ guy who presents a lot of savviness, has almost maximal positional size and functions flawless within team system.

Now let’s move to the downsides. First of all he lacks physicality badly and it hurts him on both ends. He is not capable of making athletic finishes. His fine without above average explosiveness thanks to shooting, fluidity, length of stride and some flair in terms of attacking closeouts but has no bounce, hangtime or ability to withstand the contact in order to finish plays in the crowded paint. I didn’t notice him developing runners yet. Often he just stops, turns around and make short jump shot over defender. His lacks of explosive athleticism and strength doesn’t allow him to blow by defenders consistently and sometimes even navigating his man on the screens look problematic. We talk about still 18 years old player but his frame is really not too projectable and he won’t be able to take it to completely another level. At least he can really compensate with his step backs and shot creation in general. On the defensive end he can get good stance and slides his feet ok. His hand activity is solid but unfortunately he lacks extra length. On the other hand his foot speed is not great, he stays on screens and can get back down without much troubles by opponents. He was never really very good or willing defender on youth level and if we consider him for NBA standards I simply can’t picture him ever becoming above average or even acceptable defender on the highest level possible.

Anyway Sirvydis is almost surefire candidate to be drafted around 40 to 50 range but in my eyes he is more of a long term stash. Time will show if because of his profile he doesn’t actually become somewhat stationary (Vladimir Micov) kind of player who is more predispositioned to thrive on high European level. Comparing him to draft candidates last seasons we can mention Sergey Karasev who was picked much higher but had more scoring prowess. Also played even bigger role as teenager in Europe but at the end…failed in the league.

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Preview of Draft Prospects in Euroleague and Eurocup
DEIVIDAS SIRVYDIS may be considered someone with higher upside than his older countryman. 6’7 forward is getting more and more attention especially since winning MVP award of Adidas Next Generation final tournament. Talented prospect had partial introduction to the European competition and was given significant minutes late in the season in LKL. Besides leading Perlas (affiliated club) role with the Rytas should keep growing steadily this and next year. Intriguing thanks to size, shot making/creating and ability combined with passing. However length and speed are not great. There is some buzz around his name already regarding the draft but if it happens then probably not in 2019.
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1999, 2000 and 2001 generation post season ranking updates
DEIVIDAS SIRVYDIS – MVP of Adidas Next Generation final tournament. Lithuanian talent got notably stronger and no one could stop him from creating separation even though his burst is far from elite. He has great size for position, great IQ and plays with poise.
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Kaunas AdidasNGT: Prospects
DEIVIDAS SIRVYDIS (6’8, 2000, GUARD/FORWARD, LIETUVOS RYTAS) – stands around 6’8 which is a great size for (point) forward. He is not very explosive and possess just average overall athleticism but his crafty driving angles and smooth footwork still allow him to get to the rim without much troubles. Body frame has ok width but is not toned. Believes in his offensive attitudes. Fires it up from distance whenever he has opportunity and his shot selection may look borderline selfish at times. However can occassionally kick the ball out and is proper executor in transition. On the other hand Sirvydis is not a good facilitator off the ball. Needs big usage on the floor.
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Evaluation 1999-2001

STRENGHTS WEAKNESSESS
  • has nice size for guard/forward who plays a lot with the ball
  • ok well proportionate frame but not toned
  • naturally talented. Game comes easy for him
  • really skilled and crafty. Can get wherever he wants on the court even though he is nothing special as an athlete
  • big usage player but not very selfiish. Kicks the ball out to the teamates as well
  • acceptable shooter with time and space. Numbers look ok while surrounded by better teammates
  • smart player. Has good defensive anticipation
  • lacks degree of explosiveness. Not a good athlete at all
  • shot selection may be questionable at times. Takes plenty of outside shots
  • unproductive off the ball
OUTLOOK
Sirvydis is at least Top 3 prospect in Lithuania from his generation which is very good even for standards of this basketball powerhouse. His father Virginijus had an international career and is currently assistant coach in Pieno Zvaigzdes. Sirvydis signed long term deal with Rytas and can be definitely considered potential impactful player in a couple of years for this team. With greatly improved athleticism he could even be considered Draft prospect.

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League / TeamGMINPTS2%FG3%FG%FTRDRORTASSTTOBFvFCmEff
MKL U17 16/17
KM Vilnius
928:1413.8
AdidasNGT 16/17 16/17
Lietuvos Rytas
125:1011.0

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