Question on Dante

[LjJazzman]

False.

I hate this board sooooo much but can't stay away. I'm addicted to the pain and frustration.

He skipped because he was a lock top 5 pick, you don't risk falling or getting a career ending injury in college to move up a spot or two. Period.

 

[Coach Ellis]

Because by not going to college he knew he would be a top 5 pick.

If he went to college and didnt play well then he would have hurt his stock and not gotten picked as high/lost money.

too risky

Plus, why put off your dream and your earnings for a year (risking injury the whole time) when the rules allow you to avoid that. I'd have liked him to be more seasoned, but there's no way he's a Jazz if he does. Even if Utah had ended up with Smart, Ranfle or Vonleh, there's very little chance the Jazz pick top 5 for awhile (unless that GSW pick is golden.)

 

[Stoked]

Not concerned, conditioning is all on himself and how bad he wants to succeed. He's very young and I'm sure he will be working hard on this.

The rumors about him were that he was testing off the charts in his drive and competitiveness. He is going to Australia to practice and play with his NT. I hope that he returns as soon as that is over and busts his butt in the gym working on his shot and cardio.

 

[homeytennis]

The rumors about him were that he was testing off the charts in his drive and competitiveness. He is going to Australia to practice and play with his NT. I hope that he returns as soon as that is over and busts his butt in the gym working on his shot and cardio.

I'm sure he wasn't getting paid $$$ to play because both Indiana and Boise State wanted him. I suppose he could have ended up like James McAdoo.