Leaving for the NBA....the facts and the myths...

[Hovadipo 55,681]

[quote name="KelleyHoosh" post="53772" timestamp="1395837643"]When's the next CBA in the nba?


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2 years I think. I've heard we're heading for another lockout.


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[Townie 138]

Just this year... a great example would be Marcus Smart.

 

Here's a related article I found on deadspin:

http://deadspin.com/marcus-smart-did-the-right-thing-and-look-where-it-go-1546498463

 

Granted it's deadspin... they still raise some nice arguments refuting that players actually develop quicker once they reach the NBA.

[BlueDevil 8,686]

Thought this was an appropriate thread for this. Things that go into a freshmans mind when deciding whether to leave or not. A great piece written by Jabari Parker himself on why he chose to head to the pros after one season at Duke. [URL][/URL] http://on.si.com/QrB7wn

[Hutch89 2,939]

What about giving the player the option to either..

1.) go to NBA straight from High School

or

2.) go to college for minimum of 2 years

If you are a crazy good HS player and can go pro immediately, then maybe they should be able to. But if the HS player wants to develop a bit more and raise their draft stock, they should be required to at least spend 2 years at the college level.  The one year thing bums me out and I like teams that have a bit more consistent rosters.  (like the hoosiers right now, lol)

[Basketball4iU 2,006]

What do you think about Kevin Ware?


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[Hovadipo 55,681]

[quote name="basketball4u" post="60632" timestamp="1397841352"]What do you think about Kevin Ware?


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What about him?


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[Basketball4iU 2,006]

[quote name="Hovadipo" post="60648" timestamp="1397842719"]What about him?


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Season ending injury and NBA chances


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[Hovadipo 55,681]

[quote name="basketball4u" post="60654" timestamp="1397843447"]Season ending injury and NBA chances


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He wasn't an NBA prospect. Especially before that season when he would've had a choice to go.


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[Basketball4iU 2,006]

But I think athletes look at that scenario and say what if that happens to me. They think, "That could be me and I lose my million or 2."
Not realistic but ..these are kids with little cash, looking for a dream, sooner than later. Crean rides the coattail of wade, Vic, and Cody to promote this as well. It's not the Indiana dream but the NBA dream.


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[Hovadipo 55,681]

[quote name="basketball4u" post="60682" timestamp="1397849482"]But I think athletes look at that scenario and say what if that happens to me. They think, "That could be me and I lose my million or 2."
Not realistic but ..these are kids with little cash, looking for a dream, sooner than later. Crean rides the coattail of wade, Vic, and Cody to promote this as well. It's not the Indiana dream but the NBA dream.


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I understand what you're saying, but I just don't believe that guys look at every serious injury and say "I have to get the money now".


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