Should the NBA raise the age limit?

[nightmare3983]

That's a good post, nm. There is some serious lobbying going on to be able to pay the players of the 'money sports' about $4,500 per year. It makes complete sense.

If you're a swimmer, for example, you can get a job to help pay life's little expenses .. But players of the money sports cannot.. Because the NCAA is afraid of improper benefits, which I don't disagree. But these kids that are playing their guts out cant put gas in their car, fix a simple repair, or take a girl on a date.. Unless they have parents that can send money.. And some can't.

It seems very unfair the NCAA tells athletes which can and which cannot get a part-time job.. So either let everyone, or give the kids about a $85 per week to take care of the bare necessities.

The NCAA definitely isn't about fairness. One (out of many) examples is that shortly after Cam Newton led Auburn to the national championship in football, a college basketball player in a similar situation (parent attempted to "sell" him to schools with the player supposedly being unaware) was ruled ineligible for the NCAA tourney.

 

[nightmare3983]

Why not royalties on merchandise?

Good question. One the NCAA doesn't have a convincing answer to.

 

[Duck Rodgers]

Yup, the NFL rule is perfect to me.

 

[Duck Rodgers]

How about those who can't qualify for college? Should they be restricted to four years of the minor leagues, regardless of talent?

There isn't a human alive that can't get into a community college.

 

[Hartsock]

I would like it for the sole reason of making college b ball a little more interesting

 

[One Brow]

There isn't a human alive that can't get into a community college.

However, you can only play two years on a CC team, IIRC. Also, not every player can get a scholarship to a CC basketball program, they still have certain requirements.

 

[Stifle Tower]

I listened to that Gunther idiot on the way home from school today rant about how he's surprised no one has sued the NBA because of its age limit. Because people can vote and serve in the military at 18 they should be allowed in the NBA. Never mind the fact that the NBA is a private corporation... I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure companies can have age limits for employment.

Even more, didn't Maurice Clarett and Co. once try and sue the NFL for the exact same reason / purpose? And he lost of course.

I agree. The NBA is a private corporation. But most franchises receive a ton of public funds, primarily to build the infrastructure to allow the teams to play. As much as I enjoy sports, I always vote NO on using tax money to build stadiums and arenas. These can be all be funded by the owners or the leagues. Can't afford them? Then salaries will have to come down in order for owners to make a profit.

No one should have to go to college if they don't want to. The age limit is solely in effect for the benefit of, not the "student-athletes," but all those who earn a ton of money from college hoops and specifically, March Madness. Oops, I'm probably going to have someone demand I pay a fee for using that term! Sports teams should be allowed to employ any adult for any position, whether that be as a player, a ticket-taker or a cheerleader. If you have the skills for that particular job, you shouldn;t be discriminated against due to your age or lack of "college education," which we know is a farce anyway.

 

[Dr. Jones]

The sport team 'can' employ anyone they want, but THEY made the decision not to.. And I agree with them.

It's like an engineering firm CAN hire someone right out of HS, but.......

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The sport team 'can' employ anyone they want, but THEY made the decision not to.. And I agree with them.

It's like an engineering firm CAN hire someone right out of HS, but.......

If a student show freakish ability to be an extremely gifted engineer, they would. If Engineering firms "scouted" like NBA teams do, the would.

 

[Dr. Jones]

If a student show freakish ability to be an extremely gifted engineer, they would. If Engineering firms "scouted" like NBA teams do, the would.

You missed the point. The engineering firm made the decision.. No one else. Who are people blaming here?

 

[nightmare3983]

You missed the point. The engineering firm made the decision.. No one else. Who are people blaming here?

This guy:

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Shortens players "life" in the NBA.

Players retiring with only 8 years in the NBA? Hell na.