Evolution of the D-League

Thank you. I have made two post about it in the last week and no one is interested. It is a great thing young players how normally wouldn’t be getting minutes now get them and it boosts local economys in those citys, win win.

Thank you. I have made two post about it in the last week and no one is interested. It is a great thing young players how normally wouldn’t be getting minutes now get them and it boosts local economys in those citys, win win.

Thank you. I have made two post about it in the last week and no one is interested. It is a great thing young players how normally wouldn’t be getting minutes now get them and it boosts local economys in those citys, win win.

wonder why B.J. Mullens isn’t in the D-League, he’s seem like a prime candidate.

wonder why B.J. Mullens isn’t in the D-League, he’s seem like a prime candidate.

wonder why B.J. Mullens isn’t in the D-League, he’s seem like a prime candidate.

Good post.  I’ve noticed that it has become more of a true development tool lately, rather than just the place that players with no hope are relegated for minimal pay.  It seems like there are more quality young players being sent there, probably to make sure they stay sharp with the increased playing time or to actually develop certain skills.

Good post.  I’ve noticed that it has become more of a true development tool lately, rather than just the place that players with no hope are relegated for minimal pay.  It seems like there are more quality young players being sent there, probably to make sure they stay sharp with the increased playing time or to actually develop certain skills.

Good post.  I’ve noticed that it has become more of a true development tool lately, rather than just the place that players with no hope are relegated for minimal pay.  It seems like there are more quality young players being sent there, probably to make sure they stay sharp with the increased playing time or to actually develop certain skills.

I agree Joewolf its improved alot compared to 3-4 seasons ago when things like players somehow being drafted twice was happening.

I just wish the major attention it does get from ESPN/TNT didnt make it look like such a punishment to be sent down( hasheem thabeet and terrence williams) instead of a way to improve your game and get real playing time.

I agree Joewolf its improved alot compared to 3-4 seasons ago when things like players somehow being drafted twice was happening.

I just wish the major attention it does get from ESPN/TNT didnt make it look like such a punishment to be sent down( hasheem thabeet and terrence williams) instead of a way to improve your game and get real playing time.

I agree Joewolf its improved alot compared to 3-4 seasons ago when things like players somehow being drafted twice was happening.

I just wish the major attention it does get from ESPN/TNT didnt make it look like such a punishment to be sent down( hasheem thabeet and terrence williams) instead of a way to improve your game and get real playing time.

Yea i can see more and more rookies and young players being sent down. I dont think we will ever see a star or Andrew Bynum, Greg Oden being sent down there because teams will not wanna risk a injury

Yea i can see more and more rookies and young players being sent down. I dont think we will ever see a star or Andrew Bynum, Greg Oden being sent down there because teams will not wanna risk a injury

Yea i can see more and more rookies and young players being sent down. I dont think we will ever see a star or Andrew Bynum, Greg Oden being sent down there because teams will not wanna risk a injury

Ya it a few years but the NBDL is starting to take shape & develope into like a NBA (AAA) club for player devolpment & as rehab assaignments for injured player. I think that with the way that its going there should be 2 or 3 new teams next year & u might see more players who are acedemically inelligable & guys want to play for money go to the D-League instead of overseas & college.

Ya it a few years but the NBDL is starting to take shape & develope into like a NBA (AAA) club for player devolpment & as rehab assaignments for injured player. I think that with the way that its going there should be 2 or 3 new teams next year & u might see more players who are acedemically inelligable & guys want to play for money go to the D-League instead of overseas & college.

Ya it a few years but the NBDL is starting to take shape & develope into like a NBA (AAA) club for player devolpment & as rehab assaignments for injured player. I think that with the way that its going there should be 2 or 3 new teams next year & u might see more players who are acedemically inelligable & guys want to play for money go to the D-League instead of overseas & college.

I dont see More Dleague teams being created. I see some getting the Axe. The owners and David Stern are complaining about how much money they are losing and cutting into the Players salaries and creating/running a Dleague team takes alot of money. Its not like they are making money off of it either because there are more fans at alot high school then there is a Dleauge game. And I’m guessing but i bet the players will/are saying " You telling us you wanna take some of our pay because you are losing money but you have enough money to create a team"

I dont see More Dleague teams being created. I see some getting the Axe. The owners and David Stern are complaining about how much money they are losing and cutting into the Players salaries and creating/running a Dleague team takes alot of money. Its not like they are making money off of it either because there are more fans at alot high school then there is a Dleauge game. And I’m guessing but i bet the players will/are saying " You telling us you wanna take some of our pay because you are losing money but you have enough money to create a team"

I dont see More Dleague teams being created. I see some getting the Axe. The owners and David Stern are complaining about how much money they are losing and cutting into the Players salaries and creating/running a Dleague team takes alot of money. Its not like they are making money off of it either because there are more fans at alot high school then there is a Dleauge game. And I’m guessing but i bet the players will/are saying " You telling us you wanna take some of our pay because you are losing money but you have enough money to create a team"

evolution and D-League in the same sentence.

evolution and D-League in the same sentence.

evolution and D-League in the same sentence.

If the new CBA raises the minumum age to 20 or 2 years removed from high school, I expect alot more kids to o the d-league path. It worked for Latavious Williams. I think it is a solid plan B to college, some kids just dont belong in a classroom and kids should have the option to turn pro as soon as their body is ready to be a pro. You never know when an injury is gonna come.

I think every team needs their own D-league team for the system to fully work, 5-10 years down the line. They do a good job of putting the teams in small markets that don’t have a pro team to distract them. If they market the league better, and find ways to improve the talent level, it could be better and more exciting than baseballs minor leagues.

If the new CBA raises the minumum age to 20 or 2 years removed from high school, I expect alot more kids to o the d-league path. It worked for Latavious Williams. I think it is a solid plan B to college, some kids just dont belong in a classroom and kids should have the option to turn pro as soon as their body is ready to be a pro. You never know when an injury is gonna come.

I think every team needs their own D-league team for the system to fully work, 5-10 years down the line. They do a good job of putting the teams in small markets that don’t have a pro team to distract them. If they market the league better, and find ways to improve the talent level, it could be better and more exciting than baseballs minor leagues.

If the new CBA raises the minumum age to 20 or 2 years removed from high school, I expect alot more kids to o the d-league path. It worked for Latavious Williams. I think it is a solid plan B to college, some kids just dont belong in a classroom and kids should have the option to turn pro as soon as their body is ready to be a pro. You never know when an injury is gonna come.

I think every team needs their own D-league team for the system to fully work, 5-10 years down the line. They do a good job of putting the teams in small markets that don’t have a pro team to distract them. If they market the league better, and find ways to improve the talent level, it could be better and more exciting than baseballs minor leagues.

Not sure about that. I can see possible second rounders doing it but first rounders agent will advice them not to for fear of hurting there stock

Not sure about that. I can see possible second rounders doing it but first rounders agent will advice them not to for fear of hurting there stock

Not sure about that. I can see possible second rounders doing it but first rounders agent will advice them not to for fear of hurting there stock

Good post, I love the DLeague and always thought it was a great idea. I think it’s good that starting caliber players are going ot the DLeague to polish up or work through an injury. Hasheem Thabeet seemed to be the starting point where teams were sending bigger names down. I think I heard Anotnio Daniels is in the DLeague, he may be older but he can still ball, better to be in DLeague than sitting at home waiting for someone to sign you.

Good post, I love the DLeague and always thought it was a great idea. I think it’s good that starting caliber players are going ot the DLeague to polish up or work through an injury. Hasheem Thabeet seemed to be the starting point where teams were sending bigger names down. I think I heard Anotnio Daniels is in the DLeague, he may be older but he can still ball, better to be in DLeague than sitting at home waiting for someone to sign you.

Good post, I love the DLeague and always thought it was a great idea. I think it’s good that starting caliber players are going ot the DLeague to polish up or work through an injury. Hasheem Thabeet seemed to be the starting point where teams were sending bigger names down. I think I heard Anotnio Daniels is in the DLeague, he may be older but he can still ball, better to be in DLeague than sitting at home waiting for someone to sign you.

I like what the Dleague is growing to and I wish they could make some money because I think every thing needs a d League team to develop your players.  The Dleague has helped players like Sessions, and other get the minutes and play time needed to develop so they could contribute in the NBA.  I wish in the past more guys went there so they would still be in the league today.

I like what the Dleague is growing to and I wish they could make some money because I think every thing needs a d League team to develop your players.  The Dleague has helped players like Sessions, and other get the minutes and play time needed to develop so they could contribute in the NBA.  I wish in the past more guys went there so they would still be in the league today.

I like what the Dleague is growing to and I wish they could make some money because I think every thing needs a d League team to develop your players.  The Dleague has helped players like Sessions, and other get the minutes and play time needed to develop so they could contribute in the NBA.  I wish in the past more guys went there so they would still be in the league today.