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cowhide said:
Seems a little harsh, most 19 years say stupid stuff and are immature.
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A guy on the internet expressing an opinion about a super-hyped kid's display of lack of class isn't harsh. I'm sure he'll be fine.

The things being said about him by others (Jay Bilas, Jay Williams, et al), publicly is a more "harsh" (and deserved) than my post.

So there.
 
White Chocolate said:
He can still change my mind during the NCAA Tournament. Ohh.. about that.. awkward.
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I just don't get what you're saying...like, in what way is he overrated? Are you saying he's not that good, that he's going to bust, that he's just not as good as Ingram, that has good but not a star? I just want more clarification, por favor.
 
It makes much more sense for Simmons to spend this semester in the gym than in the classroom.
 
NCJazz said:
Did someone force him to attend college?
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Yes, the NBA. And the major networks.

It's a stupid rule that forces 18 yr olds to go to college. If you want to work at McDonald's, work in construction, go door-to-door selling solar, you don't have to wait until you're 19. You can start right after HS. But NCAA basketball is TOO big. There is way too much money earned during the course of the season and especially during March Madness. So the NBA, NCAA and the networks have colluded to preserve their cash cow by making star players attend at least ONE year of college. What's the alternative for Simmons? To flip hamburgers or join a Euro team?
 
Stifle Tower said:
Yes, the NBA. And the major networks.

It's a stupid rule that forces 18 yr olds to go to college. If you want to work at McDonald's, work in construction, go door-to-door selling solar, you don't have to wait until you're 19. You can start right after HS. But NCAA basketball is TOO big. There is way too much money earned during the course of the season and especially during March Madness. So the NBA, NCAA and the networks have colluded to preserve their cash cow by making star players attend at least ONE year of college. What's the alternative for Simmons? To flip hamburgers or join a Euro team?
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No, he could have gone to Europe, China, D League, Australia has a pro league, etc. If he had no interest in being a student he could have gone these routes. For every person like Ben there are a bunch who would have made the wrong decision by going pro. By the way the NFL is even more strict about it. And of course the NBA players union also agreed with the no high school to NBA route by agreeing to the CBA.
 
NCJazz said:
No, he could have gone to Europe, China, D League, Australia has a pro league, etc. If he had no interest in being a student he could have gone these routes. For every person like Ben there are a bunch who would have made the wrong decision by going pro. By the way the NFL is even more strict about it. And of course the NBA players union also agreed with the no high school to NBA route by agreeing to the CBA.
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It benefits the NBA for guys to go to a year of college as it helps vet out some of the busts.

It benefits colleges... benefits the NBA... there is only one person it doesn't benefit, which happens to be the person most in need of money.

It's dumb and the 18 year old who would have failed is likely the 19 year old who comes out after a year and still fails.
 
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