Following potential 2013 draftees

[The Midnight]

I am pretty sure you are kidding, Siva is pathetic. Had one good half.

Dude looks a fighter to me though...

 

[A-Train (old)]

Dude looks a fighter to me though...

Shane Larkin is a straight up beast. A bit undersized, but that hasn't stopped Ty Lawson and hasn't stopped Chris Paul and hasn't stopped people from loving Trey Burke.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Can't bank on that though. Get your money while you can IMO.

Yep. An NBA player's career is short. To start making good millions a year sooner is a plus.

Not a *Smart* decision.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I think Smart puts his name in with the option to withdraw. He should go through the process either way. I think he'll change his mind ultimately.

 

[The Midnight]

I think Smart puts his name in with the option to withdraw. He should go through the process either way. I think he'll change his mind ultimately.

Well hopefully this backlash changes his mind...

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Well hopefully this backlash changes his mind...

If he is a true contrarian it will only make his decision stronger.

 

[The Midnight]

If he is a true contrarian it will only make his decision stronger.

Would you remain a contrarian if I give you $14 million and tell you to stop being one?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Would you remain a contrarian if I give you $14 million and tell you to stop being one?

Nah, I'm not on Smart's level man. I admire that man. He isn't going to drop out of the lottery, I'm calling it.

 

[The Midnight]

Nah, I'm not on Smart's level man. I admire that man. He isn't going to drop out of the lottery, I'm calling it.

Yeah you got that right - he's on a whole 'nother level.

 

[NAOS]

Smart is a Dumbass.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

kabongo, wolters or Larkin......ugh.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I guess I just find it refreshing that a basketball player isn't obsessed with money. This just makes me like Smart even more.

how do you know that's what this is about? I'm certain it's not.. certain it's purely bad advice.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Who said Smart is coming out in 2014? The dude is going to defy the system. He going to go Shane Battier on us.

Kudos on back pedaling all the way to pretending to make it all a joke.

 

[Hantlers]

Maybe we are a bad jump shooting team because we don't have a good PG setting up shots?

Good point. I'll give you that.

I still stand by my original point that the majority of guards who can't shoot won't succeed in the NBA.

 

[Hantlers]

Which is why I'm sick over his decision. He made a multi-million dollar mistake.. fact.

Perhaps. Some players leave early so they can get lottery money, but then find themselves out of the NBA in 4-5 years because they weren't ready. Some players stay, get drafted later, but are better because of it and have a 10+ year career. Which one is better?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Good point. I'll give you that.

I still stand by my original point that the majority of guards who can't shoot won't succeed in the NBA.

I'm beginning to feel like no one shoots it well in the NBA.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

interesting if Shane Larkin declares. he is quick and athletic. has an ok shot and runs the offense well.

 

[Hantlers]

I've said it. But I hate it when others agendas can ruin a kids dreams... and it happens all the time.

Oh please. You don't know if somebody's agenda ruined his dream. How do you even know what his dream is? All you have is pure speculation right now. Maybe he really enjoys college and wants to stay a little bit longer. Maybe he thinks he can improve, and wants to help his team do better. There's a myriad of reasons.

Now let me ask you something. I remember last year, there were rumors that Anthony Davis or MKG (I can't remember which) might stay in school because they loved it. Now I remember you saying you thought it was stupid, but I don't remember you ever implying that somebody with an agenda was telling them to stay in school and potentially ruin their dreams. Keep it consistent old man, keep it consistent.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Perhaps. Some players leave early so they can get lottery money, but then find themselves out of the NBA in 4-5 years because they weren't ready. Some players stay, get drafted later, but are better because of it and have a 10+ year career. Which one is better?

I would side with leave earlier with the bigger contract, hands down. If I didn't develop on an NBA team, with individual trainers, and pro facilities.. then I likely wouldn't have anyway. Not a flawless take.. but far better than the empirical data that proves the alternative.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Oh please. You don't know if somebody's agenda ruined his dream. How do you even know what his dream is? All you have is pure speculation right now. Maybe he really enjoys college and wants to stay a little bit longer. Maybe he thinks he can improve, and wants to help his team do better. There's a myriad of reasons.

Now let me ask you something. I remember last year, there were rumors that Anthony Davis or MKG (I can't remember which) might stay in school because they loved it. Now I remember you saying you thought it was stupid, but I don't remember you ever implying that somebody with an agenda was telling them to stay in school and potentially ruin their dreams. Keep it consistent old man, keep it consistent.

I'm not cherry-picking.. you are. I have already made it in my life.. I'm pulling for others now, regardless of team. I hate teams but love the players.. but I hate the game.