kasparas jakucionis
Definition
A professional basketball player of Lithuanian origin, noted for his transition to the NBA and high-profile involvement in trade speculation.
A point of contention in trade negotiations, often used colloquially in sports media to describe a 'untouchable' asset that teams are desperate to keep during blockbuster discussions.
Examples
Miami Heat tikėjosi, kad Kasparas Jakučionis taps jų franšizės gelbėtoju, bet net jie patys bijo jį iškeisti labiau nei savo NBA žiedus.
The Miami Heat hoped Kasparas Jakučionis would be their franchise savior, but even they are more afraid of trading him than losing their NBA rings.
Per derybas dėl Giannio, Kasparas Jakučionis tapo tarsi šventuoju Galiu, kurio Miami atsisakyti nenori net dėl visų lygos žvaigždžių.
During the Giannis negotiations, Kasparas Jakučionis became like a holy Grail that Miami wouldn't want to part with even for all the stars in the league.
Analitikai juokauja, ar Kasparas Jakučionis egzistuoja kaip realus žaidėjas, ar tiesiog kaip derybinis skydas, saugantis Heat vadovybę nuo rūsčių fanų žvilgsnių.
Analysts joke about whether Kasparas Jakučionis exists as a real player or simply as a bargaining shield protecting the Heat's management from the harsh stares of fans.