If the NBA really changes the draft entry rules for players to stay 3 years

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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 8:29am #32555
NashyMing
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There is a recent rumor on twitter by @CoachMikeRice mentioning that the owners may be pushing for a rule that would force college players to stay 3 years.
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I don’t know how credible this guy is, but if the NBA really implements this rules…
1) The 2012 draft would be pretty terrible. Who would be the top 5?
2) I assume they must also change the rules for international players age limit because it would be extremely unfair to the college kids if 18 years old Euro kids can enter the draft. The rule is already on the side of Euro players since they can enter the draft at age of 18~19 while US players must be 1 year out of high school (which in most case would be 19+).
3) If this rule is really in place and no change to international players, then I think a lot of high school top players would consider following Brandon Jennings and Jeremy Tyler to play in Europe instead of NCAA.
I don’t think this rule would be implemented, it doesn’t seem to make much sense.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:04am #587660

JustAFanWithSkills
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highest jr on the mock draft is khris middelton as of now so yeah horrible draft if this rule goes thru
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:04am #587965

JustAFanWithSkills
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highest jr on the mock draft is khris middelton as of now so yeah horrible draft if this rule goes thru
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:04am #587967

JustAFanWithSkills
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highest jr on the mock draft is khris middelton as of now so yeah horrible draft if this rule goes thru
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:17am #587664

providencefriars1
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Why are they trying to make all these changes to NCAA basketball, it was terrffic as is. And seriously everyone knows that most of these guys dont care about class or getting a degree so why is it being pushed on them. Last year my friend went into the athlete study hall at Providence toward the end of the season and saw that one player still had the wrapping on his text book from when he bought it, literally had not opened his book for an entire semester
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:17am #587971

providencefriars1
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Why are they trying to make all these changes to NCAA basketball, it was terrffic as is. And seriously everyone knows that most of these guys dont care about class or getting a degree so why is it being pushed on them. Last year my friend went into the athlete study hall at Providence toward the end of the season and saw that one player still had the wrapping on his text book from when he bought it, literally had not opened his book for an entire semester
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:17am #587973

providencefriars1
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Why are they trying to make all these changes to NCAA basketball, it was terrffic as is. And seriously everyone knows that most of these guys dont care about class or getting a degree so why is it being pushed on them. Last year my friend went into the athlete study hall at Providence toward the end of the season and saw that one player still had the wrapping on his text book from when he bought it, literally had not opened his book for an entire semester
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:18am #587666

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I think that the rule needs to be either stay for three years like in football or let these kids come right out of high school. This one and done thing is a joke.
Personally I think that the majority of these kids need to go to school for three years, not from an athletic standpoint or with regards to their game, but their maturity level and just overall outlook on life. Some of these kids are forced to grow up too fast. Worst case scenario is that they don’t make it in the NBA but have a college degree, or one year away.
That being said, some of these kids CAN handle life in the NBA and it is hard to hold those guys back just because they matured faster and are more equipped to handle life in the NBA.
I agree that this year’s draft class would be weak but it would eventually work itself out in a year or so. I would see the NCAA allowing the players already in college to be grandfathered in to the existing rules though and would allow them to come out after their Sophomore year which would make the 2013 the weak draft class.
Don’t think it will happen but the top 5 would look something like this.
1. Thomas Robinson
2. Khris Middleton
3. John Henson
4. Kris Joseph
5a. Maalik Wayns
5b. William Buford
Man, how many teams would be looking to trade their picks in that draft.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:18am #587974

gopack10
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I think that the rule needs to be either stay for three years like in football or let these kids come right out of high school. This one and done thing is a joke.
Personally I think that the majority of these kids need to go to school for three years, not from an athletic standpoint or with regards to their game, but their maturity level and just overall outlook on life. Some of these kids are forced to grow up too fast. Worst case scenario is that they don’t make it in the NBA but have a college degree, or one year away.
That being said, some of these kids CAN handle life in the NBA and it is hard to hold those guys back just because they matured faster and are more equipped to handle life in the NBA.
I agree that this year’s draft class would be weak but it would eventually work itself out in a year or so. I would see the NCAA allowing the players already in college to be grandfathered in to the existing rules though and would allow them to come out after their Sophomore year which would make the 2013 the weak draft class.
Don’t think it will happen but the top 5 would look something like this.
1. Thomas Robinson
2. Khris Middleton
3. John Henson
4. Kris Joseph
5a. Maalik Wayns
5b. William Buford
Man, how many teams would be looking to trade their picks in that draft.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:18am #587976

gopack10
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I think that the rule needs to be either stay for three years like in football or let these kids come right out of high school. This one and done thing is a joke.
Personally I think that the majority of these kids need to go to school for three years, not from an athletic standpoint or with regards to their game, but their maturity level and just overall outlook on life. Some of these kids are forced to grow up too fast. Worst case scenario is that they don’t make it in the NBA but have a college degree, or one year away.
That being said, some of these kids CAN handle life in the NBA and it is hard to hold those guys back just because they matured faster and are more equipped to handle life in the NBA.
I agree that this year’s draft class would be weak but it would eventually work itself out in a year or so. I would see the NCAA allowing the players already in college to be grandfathered in to the existing rules though and would allow them to come out after their Sophomore year which would make the 2013 the weak draft class.
Don’t think it will happen but the top 5 would look something like this.
1. Thomas Robinson
2. Khris Middleton
3. John Henson
4. Kris Joseph
5a. Maalik Wayns
5b. William Buford
Man, how many teams would be looking to trade their picks in that draft.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:25am #587680

Scottoant93
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mike rice jr. is the rutgers head basketball coach, he is an up coming coach as he coach robert morris where he lead them to a 73-31 overall record, almost coming close to beating villanova one year in the first round. His dad is Mike Rice broadcaster of the portland trailblazers, and former college coach. I think he creditabilty is pretty good even though he said it would be interesting to see it not really agreeing with the rule. Draft would definately be weaker and i think overseas and go pro journey would be on the rise. I think the one and done rule is right where it needs to be at, at most 2 year of college then go pro. also if they were to set the 3 year and done rule, they might as as well say you have to be 21 to enter the draft, or graduate from college. I mean why would you go 3 years of college and then bail out when you have only 1 year left.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:25am #587996

Scottoant93
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mike rice jr. is the rutgers head basketball coach, he is an up coming coach as he coach robert morris where he lead them to a 73-31 overall record, almost coming close to beating villanova one year in the first round. His dad is Mike Rice broadcaster of the portland trailblazers, and former college coach. I think he creditabilty is pretty good even though he said it would be interesting to see it not really agreeing with the rule. Draft would definately be weaker and i think overseas and go pro journey would be on the rise. I think the one and done rule is right where it needs to be at, at most 2 year of college then go pro. also if they were to set the 3 year and done rule, they might as as well say you have to be 21 to enter the draft, or graduate from college. I mean why would you go 3 years of college and then bail out when you have only 1 year left.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:25am #587998

Scottoant93
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mike rice jr. is the rutgers head basketball coach, he is an up coming coach as he coach robert morris where he lead them to a 73-31 overall record, almost coming close to beating villanova one year in the first round. His dad is Mike Rice broadcaster of the portland trailblazers, and former college coach. I think he creditabilty is pretty good even though he said it would be interesting to see it not really agreeing with the rule. Draft would definately be weaker and i think overseas and go pro journey would be on the rise. I think the one and done rule is right where it needs to be at, at most 2 year of college then go pro. also if they were to set the 3 year and done rule, they might as as well say you have to be 21 to enter the draft, or graduate from college. I mean why would you go 3 years of college and then bail out when you have only 1 year left.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:50am #587682

Meditated States
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1 year in college dumb rule. Let them come out in high school or whenever they want after high school. Adults should be able to make a living doing whatever they want if the are physically cable of doing it. No 1 is saying these kids in Hockey and Baseball should wait. So why NBA players?
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:50am #587999

Meditated States
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1 year in college dumb rule. Let them come out in high school or whenever they want after high school. Adults should be able to make a living doing whatever they want if the are physically cable of doing it. No 1 is saying these kids in Hockey and Baseball should wait. So why NBA players?
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:50am #588000

Meditated States
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1 year in college dumb rule. Let them come out in high school or whenever they want after high school. Adults should be able to make a living doing whatever they want if the are physically cable of doing it. No 1 is saying these kids in Hockey and Baseball should wait. So why NBA players?
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:03am #587684

Jlv2011
I’m tired of these players who come in and have a low IQ especially those straight out of high school but I’m glad they fixed that. Don’t get me wrong Lebron is a freak of nature but I’m sure he’s stupid as hell outside of basketball. Still, the NCAA exploits college players at the detriment of those who don’t make the NBA. Moreover, those who do make it lazily push through one year of college and come in with little mental discipline as well as a lack of insight on how to conserve/spend money.
As a preventive measure there should be a system such as those with a 3.5-4.0 gpa can stay only 1 yr, 3.0-3.5 gpa have to stay at least 2 yrs, 3.0 gpa and below must stay 3 years or more. This way players who don’t make the NBA haven’t messed themselves up academically and can still get a degree. Of course, they would need to have a large courseload and be taking legitimate classes not PE.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:03am #588002

Jlv2011
I’m tired of these players who come in and have a low IQ especially those straight out of high school but I’m glad they fixed that. Don’t get me wrong Lebron is a freak of nature but I’m sure he’s stupid as hell outside of basketball. Still, the NCAA exploits college players at the detriment of those who don’t make the NBA. Moreover, those who do make it lazily push through one year of college and come in with little mental discipline as well as a lack of insight on how to conserve/spend money.
As a preventive measure there should be a system such as those with a 3.5-4.0 gpa can stay only 1 yr, 3.0-3.5 gpa have to stay at least 2 yrs, 3.0 gpa and below must stay 3 years or more. This way players who don’t make the NBA haven’t messed themselves up academically and can still get a degree. Of course, they would need to have a large courseload and be taking legitimate classes not PE.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:03am #588003

Jlv2011
I’m tired of these players who come in and have a low IQ especially those straight out of high school but I’m glad they fixed that. Don’t get me wrong Lebron is a freak of nature but I’m sure he’s stupid as hell outside of basketball. Still, the NCAA exploits college players at the detriment of those who don’t make the NBA. Moreover, those who do make it lazily push through one year of college and come in with little mental discipline as well as a lack of insight on how to conserve/spend money.
As a preventive measure there should be a system such as those with a 3.5-4.0 gpa can stay only 1 yr, 3.0-3.5 gpa have to stay at least 2 yrs, 3.0 gpa and below must stay 3 years or more. This way players who don’t make the NBA haven’t messed themselves up academically and can still get a degree. Of course, they would need to have a large courseload and be taking legitimate classes not PE.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:08pm #587690

andxxx
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I hate how some ppl feel the longer you stay in college the better chance you have in the NBA. Of course when you go to college you will improve, but ppl act like you can’t improve once you get to the NBA even with the better coaching and instead of worrying about classes you have the chance to completely focus on basketball. Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, John Wall, Lebron, Amare, Carmelo, Dwight Howard, KG, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Love. Just a few star players who stayed a year or no time at all in college worked out for them.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:08pm #588010

andxxx
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I hate how some ppl feel the longer you stay in college the better chance you have in the NBA. Of course when you go to college you will improve, but ppl act like you can’t improve once you get to the NBA even with the better coaching and instead of worrying about classes you have the chance to completely focus on basketball. Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, John Wall, Lebron, Amare, Carmelo, Dwight Howard, KG, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Love. Just a few star players who stayed a year or no time at all in college worked out for them.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:08pm #588012

andxxx
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I hate how some ppl feel the longer you stay in college the better chance you have in the NBA. Of course when you go to college you will improve, but ppl act like you can’t improve once you get to the NBA even with the better coaching and instead of worrying about classes you have the chance to completely focus on basketball. Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, John Wall, Lebron, Amare, Carmelo, Dwight Howard, KG, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Love. Just a few star players who stayed a year or no time at all in college worked out for them.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:44pm #587701

Lotto Stud
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"Man, how many teams would be looking to trade their picks in that draft."
I was thinking the same thing LOL, but……This was brought to my attention earlier……….."What’s the point of the 1 year rule when guys are wasting scholarships someone else can have. Let them come out of HS or MAKE them stay at least 3 years like the NFL. The NBA is doing no justice to a guy who only goes to college for a year, when his intention is not to learn or make the most of it. The 1 year rule is POINTLESS"
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:44pm #588024

Lotto Stud
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"Man, how many teams would be looking to trade their picks in that draft."
I was thinking the same thing LOL, but……This was brought to my attention earlier……….."What’s the point of the 1 year rule when guys are wasting scholarships someone else can have. Let them come out of HS or MAKE them stay at least 3 years like the NFL. The NBA is doing no justice to a guy who only goes to college for a year, when his intention is not to learn or make the most of it. The 1 year rule is POINTLESS"
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:44pm #588028

Lotto Stud
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"Man, how many teams would be looking to trade their picks in that draft."
I was thinking the same thing LOL, but……This was brought to my attention earlier……….."What’s the point of the 1 year rule when guys are wasting scholarships someone else can have. Let them come out of HS or MAKE them stay at least 3 years like the NFL. The NBA is doing no justice to a guy who only goes to college for a year, when his intention is not to learn or make the most of it. The 1 year rule is POINTLESS"
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:53pm #587703

Malik-Universal
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two yrs would def. be a better rule then the 3 yr rule

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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:53pm #588027

Malik-Universal
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two yrs would def. be a better rule then the 3 yr rule

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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 12:53pm #588030

Malik-Universal
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two yrs would def. be a better rule then the 3 yr rule

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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 1:13pm #588043

andxxx
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I say have a rule where players can either come out of highschool or have to stay for 2 years. It would allow coaches to know that they will have these kids at least 2 years and allows the guys who do go to college freedom to choose whether they want to stay 3 years or more.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 1:13pm #588045

andxxx
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I say have a rule where players can either come out of highschool or have to stay for 2 years. It would allow coaches to know that they will have these kids at least 2 years and allows the guys who do go to college freedom to choose whether they want to stay 3 years or more.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 1:13pm #587713

andxxx
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I say have a rule where players can either come out of highschool or have to stay for 2 years. It would allow coaches to know that they will have these kids at least 2 years and allows the guys who do go to college freedom to choose whether they want to stay 3 years or more.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 2:55pm #588130

ForTheWin
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PLEASE DO NOT GO THROUGH WITH THIS. WHAT IS THE POINT!!!!!!!! THIS WOULD BE SO BADDDDD.**** THE NBA IF THEY GO THROUGH WITH THIS!
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 2:55pm #588132

ForTheWin
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
PLEASE DO NOT GO THROUGH WITH THIS. WHAT IS THE POINT!!!!!!!! THIS WOULD BE SO BADDDDD.**** THE NBA IF THEY GO THROUGH WITH THIS!
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 2:55pm #587771

ForTheWin
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
PLEASE DO NOT GO THROUGH WITH THIS. WHAT IS THE POINT!!!!!!!! THIS WOULD BE SO BADDDDD.**** THE NBA IF THEY GO THROUGH WITH THIS!
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 3:57pm #587785

NYK2010
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3 yrs is crazy, 2 yrs is fine or even the 1 and done with.
After so many busts out of High School the league is going in the opposite direction you don’t need to see players in 3 yrs of college or overseas. 2 yrs is more than enough time to scout the player against good competition.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 3:57pm #588151

NYK2010
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3 yrs is crazy, 2 yrs is fine or even the 1 and done with.
After so many busts out of High School the league is going in the opposite direction you don’t need to see players in 3 yrs of college or overseas. 2 yrs is more than enough time to scout the player against good competition.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 3:57pm #588153

NYK2010
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3 yrs is crazy, 2 yrs is fine or even the 1 and done with.
After so many busts out of High School the league is going in the opposite direction you don’t need to see players in 3 yrs of college or overseas. 2 yrs is more than enough time to scout the player against good competition.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 4:36pm #587827

tareef32
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Yea 3 yrs is too much but I really think it should be 2 yrs. Because even though players can develop in the nba there have been many intsances where players left early and didnt get enough gametime which really hurt their overall outcome as a player
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 4:36pm #588214

tareef32
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Yea 3 yrs is too much but I really think it should be 2 yrs. Because even though players can develop in the nba there have been many intsances where players left early and didnt get enough gametime which really hurt their overall outcome as a player
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 4:36pm #588215

tareef32
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Yea 3 yrs is too much but I really think it should be 2 yrs. Because even though players can develop in the nba there have been many intsances where players left early and didnt get enough gametime which really hurt their overall outcome as a player
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 4:56pm #587837

sheltwon3
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one and done players is not bad for the NBA so why would they NBA do it. The NCAA may want it but since when does the NBA care much about the NCAA especially since the NCAA made that rule that hurts kids that want to see their draft stock.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 4:56pm #588229

sheltwon3
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one and done players is not bad for the NBA so why would they NBA do it. The NCAA may want it but since when does the NBA care much about the NCAA especially since the NCAA made that rule that hurts kids that want to see their draft stock.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 4:56pm #588230

sheltwon3
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one and done players is not bad for the NBA so why would they NBA do it. The NCAA may want it but since when does the NBA care much about the NCAA especially since the NCAA made that rule that hurts kids that want to see their draft stock.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 7:12pm #587867

tke744
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Eventually the draft would start to even out again, yes the first few would suck. But think about it players come out at age 21, rookie contract ends at 25.One big contract then there 29-30 maybe older. Limits massive contracts that never get lived up too. 3 yrs is a long time to know whos gonna be good or not. Honestly, i am not even sure about that lol but i bet that is how they are looking at it.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 7:12pm #588274

tke744
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Eventually the draft would start to even out again, yes the first few would suck. But think about it players come out at age 21, rookie contract ends at 25.One big contract then there 29-30 maybe older. Limits massive contracts that never get lived up too. 3 yrs is a long time to know whos gonna be good or not. Honestly, i am not even sure about that lol but i bet that is how they are looking at it.
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Posted on: Fri, 08/12/2011 - 7:12pm #588275

tke744
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Eventually the draft would start to even out again, yes the first few would suck. But think about it players come out at age 21, rookie contract ends at 25.One big contract then there 29-30 maybe older. Limits massive contracts that never get lived up too. 3 yrs is a long time to know whos gonna be good or not. Honestly, i am not even sure about that lol but i bet that is how they are looking at it.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/15/2011 - 6:55am #589115

Chicago1980
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I understand what the NBA is trying to do if they implement the 3 year rule but its just stupid if the kids dont wanna be in school they shouldnt have to go. In life you succeed and you fail let them come out of highshcool if they want if they fail oh well they have to get a regular 9-5 like regular people college aint for everybody. Like someone said give the scholarships to someone that actually wants to go to school and let the ones that think they have the talent to make it go to the league. Its crazy cause this is pretty much the only sport besides football that makes a big deal about it. And football only does it because of the physical nature of the sport.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/15/2011 - 6:55am #589531

Chicago1980
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I understand what the NBA is trying to do if they implement the 3 year rule but its just stupid if the kids dont wanna be in school they shouldnt have to go. In life you succeed and you fail let them come out of highshcool if they want if they fail oh well they have to get a regular 9-5 like regular people college aint for everybody. Like someone said give the scholarships to someone that actually wants to go to school and let the ones that think they have the talent to make it go to the league. Its crazy cause this is pretty much the only sport besides football that makes a big deal about it. And football only does it because of the physical nature of the sport.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/15/2011 - 6:55am #589536

Chicago1980
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I understand what the NBA is trying to do if they implement the 3 year rule but its just stupid if the kids dont wanna be in school they shouldnt have to go. In life you succeed and you fail let them come out of highshcool if they want if they fail oh well they have to get a regular 9-5 like regular people college aint for everybody. Like someone said give the scholarships to someone that actually wants to go to school and let the ones that think they have the talent to make it go to the league. Its crazy cause this is pretty much the only sport besides football that makes a big deal about it. And football only does it because of the physical nature of the sport.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/15/2011 - 10:08am #589630

scoutguru
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scout4real, the problem is when you and others are comparing it to baseball and hockey, its really different in those sports. Basketball doesn’t have a well developed multi-tiered farm system like say a baseball. So yes, while they have the ability to be drafted out of hs, its not like these teenagers are being thrown right into the majors and taking up roster spots and costing them a regular big leaguers salary. Some guys taken high out of high school in baseball never even sniff the majors. If the nba can have their D-League developed into a farm like system to a point where young players can develop and gain experience then hey go ahead and allow the Josh Selbys to go.
The difference for basketball, we’re obligated to watch and pay to watch under-developed talent, who aren’t ready at all to play any significant nba min. Also the burden of having to watch high schoolers play ball against over-matched competition and projecting to the nba is really makes it a total crapshoot. I personally think the one and done is fine. Would like to see it go to two and through, but if a frosh is able to pull a Durant after one year, they should be allowed to go.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/15/2011 - 10:08am #589637

scoutguru
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scout4real, the problem is when you and others are comparing it to baseball and hockey, its really different in those sports. Basketball doesn’t have a well developed multi-tiered farm system like say a baseball. So yes, while they have the ability to be drafted out of hs, its not like these teenagers are being thrown right into the majors and taking up roster spots and costing them a regular big leaguers salary. Some guys taken high out of high school in baseball never even sniff the majors. If the nba can have their D-League developed into a farm like system to a point where young players can develop and gain experience then hey go ahead and allow the Josh Selbys to go.
The difference for basketball, we’re obligated to watch and pay to watch under-developed talent, who aren’t ready at all to play any significant nba min. Also the burden of having to watch high schoolers play ball against over-matched competition and projecting to the nba is really makes it a total crapshoot. I personally think the one and done is fine. Would like to see it go to two and through, but if a frosh is able to pull a Durant after one year, they should be allowed to go.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/15/2011 - 10:08am #589212

scoutguru
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scout4real, the problem is when you and others are comparing it to baseball and hockey, its really different in those sports. Basketball doesn’t have a well developed multi-tiered farm system like say a baseball. So yes, while they have the ability to be drafted out of hs, its not like these teenagers are being thrown right into the majors and taking up roster spots and costing them a regular big leaguers salary. Some guys taken high out of high school in baseball never even sniff the majors. If the nba can have their D-League developed into a farm like system to a point where young players can develop and gain experience then hey go ahead and allow the Josh Selbys to go.
The difference for basketball, we’re obligated to watch and pay to watch under-developed talent, who aren’t ready at all to play any significant nba min. Also the burden of having to watch high schoolers play ball against over-matched competition and projecting to the nba is really makes it a total crapshoot. I personally think the one and done is fine. Would like to see it go to two and through, but if a frosh is able to pull a Durant after one year, they should be allowed to go.
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