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Should the NBA raise the age limit?

I think college players should be able to get endorsement deals and without question they should be able to work (with possible restrictions on getting cushy jobs directly associated with their college). I think their living stipend (I'm not familiar with how this currently works) should be relatively high, like a few grand a month. I don't understand what we're protecting by making these guys play college sports for free. I've debated this with college sports fans who think it somehow protects the integrity of "student-athletes" but their arguments have never impressed me. Seems like a dream arrangement for everyone who is free and clear to make millions on college sports programs.

That said, I think it would be good for the NBA to require 2-3 years after HS to enter the NBA. I think it would improve the product and teams wouldn't have to gamble on their draft picks as much.
 
Going along with my earlier thoughts, the NBA should contribute significantly to an insurance policy covering the college players against significant injuries.
 
PKM said:
I am totally against jumping straight to the NBA.
I've made my reasons clear so many time I just can't do it again.

Two years should be the rule. Four is too many. So anything one to three is okay.

My order;
2
1
3
With nothing else being a good idea.
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The more I think about it, I think 2 is probably best. I didn't think about the growth that might be stunted by having a logjam of good high school players waiting to play. But I think a bump is needed. I think its best for the NBA. Guys can spend more time learning team basketball in college. It might help curb some of these hero ballers too, and it takes more unskilled players off the floor in the NBA. The only reason most these guys get drafted so high as freshmen is because of perceived potential. Not because of what they can do yet. Only a few ever make an impact right away, and thats usually the number one pick.
 
Cyrone Torbin said:
If a student show freakish ability to be an extremely gifted engineer, they would. If Engineering firms "scouted" like NBA teams do, the would.
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They may scout and even employ a gifted young person, but they dont hand the keys over to them. A civil Egineering firm isn't going to just let an 18 year old design a bridge. I'm just saying. If you want to go that route. Some teams let loose young players and let them play, but its not with good results. Difference between the two is lives aren't at stake and a team can survive the failure. In fact it can benefit from it in the draft. But that still dont make it good for the NBA teams and the league in general. Just like proffessional firms, baskeball is better when your employees have more education. There is a reason why degrees are required. Playing longer in college is like earning a degree. Playing early in the NBA is like learning on the job. They both can work, but one has a better starting point. Thats what the NBA needs. Its entertainment at its highest. It shouldn't be part training course that we all have to watch only because the rules are stupid and the only reason these guys get drafted so earlh is just to retain their rights future. Thats just stupid. Owners and players should be saying to themselves that this is better for them in the long run because it puts a better product on the floor and will make more money for them all.
 
Hack said:
They may scout and even employ a gifted young person, but they dont hand the keys over to them. A civil Egineering firm isn't going to just let an 18 year old design a bridge. I'm just saying. If you want to go that route. Some teams let loose young players and let them play, but its not with good results. Difference between the two is lives aren't at stake and a team can survive the failure. In fact it can benefit from it in the draft. But that still dont make it good for the NBA teams and the league in general. Just like proffessional firms, baskeball is better when your employees have more education. There is a reason why degrees are required. Playing longer in college is like earning a degree. Playing early in the NBA is like learning on the job. They both can work, but one has a better starting point. Thats what the NBA needs. Its entertainment at its highest. It shouldn't be part training course that we all have to watch only because the rules are stupid and the only reason these guys get drafted so earlh is just to retain their rights future. Thats just stupid. Owners and players should be saying to themselves that this is better for them in the long run because it puts a better product on the floor and will make more money for them all.
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Here comes the POStrain

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-George
 
Hack said:
Huh?

Please explain.


College players get an insurance check if they have a career ending injury? Or an injury that hurts their draft stock?
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Career ending is the most popular. However, contrary to what most people believe, including most media sources, there is supplemental insurance available for missed season, dropping draft stock, etc.
Hack said:
The more I think about it, I think 2 is probably best. I didn't think about the growth that might be stunted by having a logjam of good high school players waiting to play. But I think a bump is needed. I think its best for the NBA. Guys can spend more time learning team basketball in college. It might help curb some of these hero ballers too, and it takes more unskilled players off the floor in the NBA. The only reason most these guys get drafted so high as freshmen is because of perceived potential. Not because of what they can do yet. Only a few ever make an impact right away, and thats usually the number one pick.
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Also the NBA picks up thousands of new viewers every year with these kids going to college first and then dragging a fanbase that will follow their new NBA team.
Hack said:
They may scout and even employ a gifted young person, but they dont hand the keys over to them. A civil Egineering firm isn't going to just let an 18 year old design a bridge. I'm just saying. If you want to go that route. Some teams let loose young players and let them play, but its not with good results. Difference between the two is lives aren't at stake and a team can survive the failure. In fact it can benefit from it in the draft. But that still dont make it good for the NBA teams and the league in general. Just like proffessional firms, baskeball is better when your employees have more education. There is a reason why degrees are required. Playing longer in college is like earning a degree. Playing early in the NBA is like learning on the job. They both can work, but one has a better starting point. Thats what the NBA needs. Its entertainment at its highest. It shouldn't be part training course that we all have to watch only because the rules are stupid and the only reason these guys get drafted so earlh is just to retain their rights future. Thats just stupid. Owners and players should be saying to themselves that this is better for them in the long run because it puts a better product on the floor and will make more money for them all.
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Good post.
 
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