David Adelman has surprising plan for Jonas Valančiūnas to counter opposition

Lithuania v Greece: Quarterfinal - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 | Christina Pahnke - sampics/GettyImagesSometimes basketball is complex. The strategy required, the Xs and Os, the artistic play design all combine to create a beautifully intricate game. It continues to evolve even 100-plus years after its invention in 1891.

Sometimes, though, we think so much that we forget... that it's helpful to have players who are really tall on a basketball team. The Nuggets adding Jonas Valan\u010di\u016bnas this offseason is a great sign that they understand the benefits of "tall." Head coach David Adelman is embracing tall this year, and said at media day that Valan\u010di\u016bnas and Nikola Jokic will play…