Following potential 2014 draftees
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W/ Kanter and Exum, I wonder if a highly touted American prospects will ever decide to skip college and take a year off and let the hype machine retain their high draft status? Especially if they had strong showings in international tourneys (Yes, I know Kanter didn't willingly skip college).
Would that work for an American? If Andrew Harrison did that, would he still be considered a top 10 pick? Shabazz the year prior? Barnes the year before that?
All serious questions.
I'm sure it won't happen because of the money involved in starting your "brand" in college and the money/benefits that schools undoubtedly give top prospects.
Would that work for an American? If Andrew Harrison did that, would he still be considered a top 10 pick? Shabazz the year prior? Barnes the year before that?
All serious questions.
I'm sure it won't happen because of the money involved in starting your "brand" in college and the money/benefits that schools undoubtedly give top prospects.
It's something to consider especially if Adam Silver is serious about wanting to change to a two-year rule, which he apparently does (see todays Boston Globe comments).
I think it's bad for the NBA team if kids decide to skip college and head overseas.. there's a reality that exists that college fans are following their teams players into the NBA. THAT would happen even more so if the two year rule were to be applied.. so long as most kids don't go overseas.
Need to allow for some serious provisions for kids staying in college for two years. Some of which are addressed by Silver in the Globe article.
Oh.. but either way.... same thing just about. Its a mistake, imo.
I'm all for the two-year rule as a college fan. Would be interesting to see if it created more of a upper-tier talent dispersal among schools.
Game6Conley
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoSdiKB3wIw
Noah's had a substantial change in his body in the past year compared to these other prospects (pics below), he could still be growing aswell hes 22 days older than Aaron Gordon with size 17 shoes and massive hands
from 2011 to 2013 Vonleh has grown 2" and added about 50lbs, he measured 6'9.75 in shoes last year, theres a chance he could keep adding size and end up massive. he went from Gordon Hayward size to Al Horford with a 4" bigger reach, in just a few years.
Noah's had a substantial change in his body in the past year compared to these other prospects (pics below), he could still be growing aswell hes 22 days older than Aaron Gordon with size 17 shoes and massive hands
from 2011 to 2013 Vonleh has grown 2" and added about 50lbs, he measured 6'9.75 in shoes last year, theres a chance he could keep adding size and end up massive. he went from Gordon Hayward size to Al Horford with a 4" bigger reach, in just a few years.
I've been a Jazz fan since they moved to SLC, I even liked the Jazz when they were in New Orleans because I loved Pistol Pete and Truck Robinson (very underrated player). I don't know when you became a fan but you sound like a very spoiled one. I mean the Jazz are sorry for "putting you through such a terrible season".
What were you expecting, they are rebuilding? Many Jazz fans are spoiled because of all the years the Jazz have made the playoffs. Why don't you try to whine on some other team's board about how rough its been...Toronto, Cleveland, Clippers, GS, Knick, Magic, Sixers etc. I am sure they will have compassion for you. I think you should just stop watching and jump back on the bandwagon like Jazz fans do when the Jazz are "winners" again.
How do you know that Gordon can't start at SF or PF in the NBA? You are assuming he will be a bench player. No? Of course the Jazz want to get a starter, but they are not intentionally going to draft a bust. You pick the BPA and if Gordon is that player then it is the coaches and players job to adjust. There are no guarantees that any player will become the superstar all Jazz fans dream about. I am just warning you now so you don't get overwhelmed with disappointment. No man up, things will get better.
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Fishsticks
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Frankly, he has absolutely no idea what Gordon can or can not do. Probably has never seen him play outside of highlights.
Fishsticks
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoSdiKB3wIw
Noah's had a substantial change in his body in the past year compared to these other prospects (pics below), he could still be growing aswell hes 22 days older than Aaron Gordon with size 17 shoes and massive hands
from 2011 to 2013 Vonleh has grown 2" and added about 50lbs, he measured 6'9.75 in shoes last year, theres a chance he could keep adding size and end up massive. he went from Gordon Hayward size to Al Horford with a 4" bigger reach, in just a few years.
Good point. He looks so much larger than just a year ago. He is really intriguing.