Report: Thomas Bryant to hire agent

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,775]

3 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Isn't Troy in the D League?

He was called up by the Rockets for the last couple of the weeks of the season and he's on the playoff roster.  He did go back to D-League for the championship game but I believe it was just for that one game.

[GloryDays 5,920]

He should of left after last year. Wait ing cost him alot of money.

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Crean couldnt develop and didn't utilize bigs.Cody regressed his sophmore year.Vonleh figured it out early.

[recker222000 1,010]

Troy's game is much better suited for the NBA than Bryant's is. Troy always had the athleticism and physical characteristics you need for the NBA, he just needed to develop the basketball abilities. Bryant needs to develop both. 

Agreed troy is way better suited for the NBA. Maybe bryant Bryant will prove me wrong but he has a long way to go.

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What he needs to do is sign with a guy who can teach him decent footwork so he can play with his back to the basket.   He does not currently have a single skill that translates well into the NBA game.  He has a ton of work to do.

[Dalton26 16,892]

Isn't Troy in the D League?

He's been in the NBA they recalled him to the dleague for the finals.

[8bucks 6,455]

May need an agent to help overseas. Good luck either way

[Oladipo 130]

This is the best thing for the program considering this year wasn't looking like the year anyways. Give the bigs plenty of playing time this year and development. Bring in Garland or Langford for '18 and that's gonna be one hell of a squad.

[recker222000 1,010]

This is the best thing for the program considering this year wasn't looking like the year anyways. Give the bigs plenty of playing time this year and development. Bring in Garland or Langford for '18 and that's gonna be one hell of a squad.

I think we will be just fine. We have a good coach and return talent. A 22-10 type record could be possible.

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12 hours ago, Oladipo said:

This is the best thing for the program considering this year wasn't looking like the year anyways. Give the bigs plenty of playing time this year and development. Bring in Garland or Langford for '18 and that's gonna be one hell of a squad.

This is where I am on the issue.  While you certainly don't want a mass exodus of players when a coaching change is made, just because the existing players are talented doesn't mean they are a good fit for the new system.  Bryant has definite flaws and strengths and he's the one guy that could possibly retard the transition to CAM's style the most.

Like "O" said, get the young guys some experience so they can improve and become proficient in playing the way Archie wants his team to - this should be the best thing for us long term.

[ramadden13 908]

Good luck Thomas! If I could get paid to develop my skills with no distractions versus doing it for free while balancing school, I would too.

[Lebowski 2,744]

47 minutes ago, Joe DeLow said:

He should go 2nd round. Just another guy to use in 2K. EJ, Zeller, Oladipo, Vonleh, Williams, Yogi. Now Bryant, OG and probably JBJ.


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Indeed.  Looking forward to doing the exact same thing.  Who's EJ though?  Do you mean EG?

[monskisprodigy 1,923]

47 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

Indeed.  Looking forward to doing the exact same thing.  Who's EJ though?  Do you mean EG?

Eric Gordon Jr., he goes by EJ. 

[Lebowski 2,744]

3 hours ago, monskisprodigy said:

Eric Gordon Jr., he goes by EJ. 

Cool.  Thanks.

[Hoosierfan2017 21,461]

1 minute ago, tyappleg said:

Ahhh... it's the annual "Let's be salty a player left IU early to make money" thread.

I don't think anyone is really that salty about it, we just don't think it's a good decision. 

[Indy 133]

On ‎4‎/‎30‎/‎2017 at 0:21 PM, AKHoosier said:

I'm hopeful he gets paid, improves his game, and has a long productive career in the NBA.  And I'll root for him.

But he's going to get his @$$ kicked.

Uggghh.  And this is what is wrong with the system right now.  The people paying outrageous prices for NBA tickets, apparel, parking, and food in and around arenas are the ones fitting the bill for guys like Bryant to improve his game while riding a bench or even playing D-League games. 

Call me old school but the NBA was a much better product when these kids developed their game at the college level and came to the NBA more seasoned and ready to play. 

At any rate, I certainly do wish TB well and sincerely appreciate the energy and enthusiasm he brought to the floor. That's a big loss for this squad, but I do understand the rationale and I know it does help our current "overage" situation as well.

[waitingon6 167]

Oh yes.. all those aged people... funny thing is, the NBA has never had a deeper And or talented pool of players in its existence. Also, the greatest player to play the game... came straight out of high school.


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After a brief stop at Chapel Hill!

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[recker222000 1,010]

Uggghh.  And this is what is wrong with the system right now.  The people paying outrageous prices for NBA tickets, apparel, parking, and food in and around arenas are the ones fitting the bill for guys like Bryant to improve his game while riding a bench or even playing D-League games. 
Call me old school but the NBA was a much better product when these kids developed their game at the college level and came to the NBA more seasoned and ready to play. 
At any rate, I certainly do wish TB well and sincerely appreciate the energy and enthusiasm he brought to the floor. That's a big loss for this squad, but I do understand the rationale and I know it does help our current "overage" situation as well.

I don't spend one dime on the NBA. I'd rather watch college bbal reruns instead

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[recker222000 1,010]

I don't think anyone is really that salty about it, we just don't think it's a good decision. 

Who is salty? I'm fine with him leaving I just don't think he is an nba player. No salt here.

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[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Houston is on fire. They could stop shooting threes and still win by 20+

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11 hours ago, waitingon6 said:

After a brief stop at Chapel Hill!

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I was thinking more like Cincinnati after attending Crispus Attucks.