Lots of Euro big-men get labeled as “The Next Dirk”. If you can shoot a jumper, be white and freakishly tall, and come from Europe, you too can earn the label.
Is Donatas Motiejunas the next Dirk? Maybe. But probably not. That title is reserved for Tim Ohlbrecht. Put he is showing that he can be a good player on an almost playoff-caliber team. He’s pretty good with the corner three, although his range up top seems to die off a a bit. He also has some cool-looking post moves. He might not be strong enough yet or in good enough condition, but give him a few months and he’ll be really good.