(2016) C Thon Maker

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I am unsure if Thon was the first to attempt this, being a fifth year player. But, I am unhappy with the NBA decision here. Many will follow.

[BGleas 9,031]

  On 4/14/2016 at 9:31 PM, biteoftheapple said:

I am unsure if Thon was the first to attempt this, being a fifth year player. But, I am unhappy with the NBA decision here. Many will follow.

I don't know that it will happen too much, it's really just for the guys with questionable academics or questionable ethics/handlers. 

Would you rather play at Oak Hill or Orangeville Prep, or at IU, Duke, UK, Kansas, etc.? Play in high school gyms, or play in front of millions on TV? 

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I am not a fan of NBA basketball.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

  On 4/15/2016 at 2:24 AM, BGleas said:

I don't know that it will happen too much, it's really just for the guys with questionable academics or questionable ethics/handlers. 

Would you rather play at Oak Hill or Orangeville Prep, or at IU, Duke, UK, Kansas, etc.? Play in high school gyms, or play in front of millions on TV? 

What I prefer is the college game. In my view, the model that the NCAA And major league baseball have would work just as well in basketball. I seldom watch more than 1 quarter of an NBA game. I just do not care for many facets of it.

[BGleas 9,031]

  On 4/15/2016 at 2:41 AM, biteoftheapple said:

What I prefer is the college game. In my view, the model that the NCAA And major league baseball have would work just as well in basketball. I seldom watch more than 1 quarter of an NBA game. I just do not care for many facets of it.

I think a win-win would be players can go right out of high school but if they go to college they have to stay two years. I think three would be too much and cause a lot of guys to declare out of high school that simply aren't close to ready. 

On the NBA, I think you're missing out. The NBA, especially the playoffs, have been fantastic the last 5 years or so. So many great superstars in their prime, and the NBA has returned to a skill game with ball movement and player movement. It's great right now. 

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Ok. I am happy you, and many enjoy it. I will watch some playoff, but am sure I will not watch a full game. I have nit in a very long time. And we already have too many declare who are not ready.

[Crimson and Cream 5,968]

  On 4/15/2016 at 2:41 AM, biteoftheapple said:

What I prefer is the college game. In my view, the model that the NCAA And major league baseball have would work just as well in basketball. I seldom watch more than 1 quarter of an NBA game. I just do not care for many facets of it.

I enjoy the college game much more, but you really need to check out the Warriors. They are incredibly fun to watch, and I'm a Pacers fan. Steph Curry is probably the most fun player I've ever seen in my life, his handles, shooting ability, passing, etc. 

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

  On 4/15/2016 at 4:23 PM, Crimson and Cream said:

I enjoy the college game much more, but you really need to check out the Warriors. They are incredibly fun to watch, and I'm a Pacers fan. Steph Curry is probably the most fun player I've ever seen in my life, his handles, shooting ability, passing, etc. 

Why do I need to do that. I did not tell anyone not to watch, more power to all fans. The pro game just does not keep my attentions, for whatever reason.

[Crimson and Cream 5,968]

  On 4/15/2016 at 4:33 PM, biteoftheapple said:

Why do I need to do that. I did not tell anyone not to watch, more power to all fans. The pro game just does not keep my attentions, for whatever reason.

They don't play like a typical pro team, it's a much different style that combines a lot of scoring with some solid defense. You're free to do whatever you want.

[hoosierpap 14,300]

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer

Several teams have entirely ruled Thon Maker out of the first round due to his age. Multiple sources believe Maker to be 21-23, not 19.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,585]

  On 6/23/2016 at 3:21 PM, hoosierpap said:

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer

Several teams have entirely ruled Thon Maker out of the first round due to his age. Multiple sources believe Maker to be 21-23, not 19.

Wow. Not surprised though. Still think if you have a first round grade, so be it.

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[Chips&Dipo 1,464]

  On 6/23/2016 at 3:21 PM, hoosierpap said:

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer

Several teams have entirely ruled Thon Maker out of the first round due to his age. Multiple sources believe Maker to be 21-23, not 19.

I heard that he may be as old as 25

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[Stuhoo 89,967]

"King" James

"Magic" Johnson

"AARP" Maker.

If the NBA thing doesn't work out, I hear he's a boffo shuffleboard player. When Thon is fouled, he's rumored to be prone to yelling "I've fallen and I can't get up!" Maybe Alaska Hoosier can meet him for the early-bird special at the family restaurant in Anchorage! 

 

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

Wonder if that makes Matur 19-21?

[Class of '66 Old Fart 91,594]

  On 6/23/2016 at 7:39 PM, HoosierHoops1 said:

Wonder if that makes Matur 19-21?

What does all this make Ed Smith?

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

  On 6/23/2016 at 8:34 PM, Class of said:

What does all this make Ed Smith?

I will just call myself a non-believer in Mr. Smith.

[Hoosier DaDa 3,770]

Wow 103 pages of comments for "Old Man Maker". 

 

[Hoosierfan2017 25,085]

Senior citizen discount will come in clutch when he misses out on 1st round money. 

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

Man. I wish I was playing high school ball at 21

[LIHoosier 27,813]

Thon just got picked 10th by the Bucks. Ed Smith must be dressed like the Monopoly man right now.

I wonder if he did his workouts against the same chair Yi Jianlian did.