500k? That's more than Duke pays!
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Jalen Green doesn’t make shit viable, but $500K sure does. I’m not overly familiar with the G-League contracts, but I’m assuming $500K is substantially more than they’ve previously shelled-out, correct?
I see that as a game changer much more than any decision made by JG.
You all think $500k is a lot but it really isn't. If his stock drops just one draft spot in the top 10, he will will end up a loser in this financially.
Unless your family is in dire need of money right now, this just isn't a sound financial investment.
There's an assumption that playing in the G League is going to hurt his draft stock. I'm not sure that's true.
Yea i think with the extra practice time and instruction he will probably be a better player for spending a year in the g league. But it also might give scouts extra tape to pick apart his game.
I think you’re putting yourself in a position where more of your flaws can be brought out against grown men, where as Jalen Green is the kind of recruit that could go to a smaller school, put up big stats and be virtually guaranteed to be a top pick.There's an assumption that playing in the G League is going to hurt his draft stock. I'm not sure that's true.
I'm pretty sure it will for a couple reasons.There's an assumption that playing in the G League is going to hurt his draft stock. I'm not sure that's true.
That's a silly argument. Please name a player in the last 10 years that was going to be a top 10 pick that got so badly hurt in college that he never got a chance at the NBA. The NBA will always pick you up if they think they have a shot at getting value. Hell, Harry Giles was still picked 20th overall after his disastrous year at Duke.Or he could go to college and get hurt or not live up to expectations and cost himself there as well, without the 500k. Bird in hand kinda thing I guess .
I def agree that the gleague route has is downfalss as wall, mainly exposure, Go to college for a year and you get a lifelong fan base like duke fans and Zion or Barrett and uk fans and AD or KAT
500k pays for a helluva lot of education. The medical help is part of his g league contract, and in the NBA collective bargaining agreement. He will form relationships with many businessmen including shoe companies. If it were me, I'm taking the 500k. The other HS kids who have gone to Europe, China, and Australia haven't suffered in the draft.That's a silly argument. Please name a player in the last 10 years that was going to be a top 10 pick that got so badly hurt in college that he never got a chance at the NBA. The NBA will always pick you up if they think they have a shot at getting value. Hell, Harry Giles was still picked 20th overall after his disastrous year at Duke.
Also let's say that he does get so injured that he can never play again. Well the kid will get a free education and 3 years of medical help from the school. And if he went to a big time school, he will have about 50 job offers from local alumni when he graduates.
I'm pretty sure it will for a couple reasons.
1. NBA scouts have trouble comparing players that don't play college to players that do. Luka was the MVP of the second best Professional league in the World and still went 3rd.
2. G League basketball is better than College Ball. This league is filled with former lottery picks and college All Americans. Green is still just 18 years old, and every player is going to want a piece of him to improve their own stock. He will be going up against grown men.
That's a silly argument. Please name a player in the last 10 years that was going to be a top 10 pick that got so badly hurt in college that he never got a chance at the NBA. The NBA will always pick you up if they think they have a shot at getting value. Hell, Harry Giles was still picked 20th overall after his disastrous year at Duke.
Also let's say that he does get so injured that he can never play again. Well the kid will get a free education and 3 years of medical help from the school. And if he went to a big time school, he will have about 50 job offers from local alumni when he graduates.
Super happy Terrence Clarke turned down the G League money to play at UK for free.
In basically every conceivable way.I’d say UK just offered more.
So by that logic, do you have a bomb shelter in your back yard? Just because you haven’t been bombed doesn’t mean you can’t be bombed.Just bc it hasn’t happened doesn’t mean it can’t.
500k pays for a helluva lot of education. The medical help is part of his g league contract, and in the NBA collective bargaining agreement. He will form relationships with many businessmen including shoe companies. If it were me, I'm taking the 500k. The other HS kids who have gone to Europe, China, and Australia haven't suffered in the draft.
And I pretty clearly stated that even if he does get a career ending injury, he would be better off if it happened in college.No but to act like a kid can’t have a career ending injury bc it’s never happened to a one and done is ignorant imo.
In basically every conceivable way.
UK > G League.
And I pretty clearly stated that even if he does get a career ending injury, he would be better off if it happened in college.
Do you think these kids can turn $500,000 into what I can or will it start them down the wrong financial path, or just delay the inevitable?Or he could go to college and get hurt or not live up to expectations and cost himself there as well, without the 500k. Bird in hand kinda thing I guess .
I def agree that the gleague route has is downfalss as wall, mainly exposure, Go to college for a year and you get a lifelong fan base like duke fans and Zion or Barrett and uk fans and AD or KAT
You all think $500k is a lot but it really isn't. If his stock drops just one draft spot in the top 10, he will will end up a loser in this financially.
Unless your family is in dire need of money right now, this just isn't a sound financial investment.
I’m sure they also know about hookers and blow by nowDo you think these kids can turn $500,000 into what I can or will it start them down the wrong financial path, or just delay the inevitable?
I have read up in it. I get the idea that the NBA has a vested interest in this being successful. I buy that it is a better deal than a kid going overseas, but I highly doubt it is better than going to college.I think you might need to read about the program. They are helping them with shoe deals and what not too.
Recruiting rankings and draft position are not the same thing.1. Brandon Jennings was the number 1 overall recruit in the country and ended up being drafted 10th.
2. Mudiay was the second overall recruit and was drafted 7th.
3. RJ Hampton will be drafted in the back end of the lottery.
These players did not help their draft stock. They may not have hurt it but they didn't help it.
$500k is the difference in being drafted just one position higher in the draft. Taking the $500k is a bad business deal.
Zion doesn't get a $100 million dollar shoe deal if he doesn't go to Duke. And if you flame out of the league. No one will be there to help you.
Baseball manages it just fine. Hockey too.Is the G league separate from the NBA? Where do they get their funding? Loans? If it’s from loans how will they pay it back? It’s kind of well established that people aren’t going to pay a lot of money to go watch semi-pro leagues in person and certainly nobody will watch them on television. I think I recall this being a league that is separate from the NBA. If so I don’t see how they can survive in the long run.
Right. But those teams are partly funded and they’re owned by the MLB franchises. I thought the G League was completely separate of the NBA. Like if this Jalen Green guy goes to the G League and plays for a year he can still enter the NBA draft and be taken.Baseball manages it just fine. Hockey too.
The G League is funded by the NBA. As of the this year, the league consists of 28 teams, all of which are either single-affiliated or owned by an NBA team. It is going to be around for a long time.Is the G league separate from the NBA? Where do they get their funding? Loans? If it’s from loans how will they pay it back? It’s kind of well established that people aren’t going to pay a lot of money to go watch semi-pro leagues in person and certainly nobody will watch them on television. I think I recall this being a league that is separate from the NBA. If so I don’t see how they can survive in the long run.
Yep, there are multiple classes that are eligible for the draft along with all the international players.Recruiting rankings and draft position are not the same thing.
minor league baseball is mostly independently owned.Right. But those teams are partly funded and they’re owned by the MLB franchises. I thought the G League was completely separate of the NBA. Like if this Jalen Green guy goes to the G League and plays for a year he can still enter the NBA draft and be taken.
Also, minor league baseball is a pretty important part of American sports culture. People have always loved going to see ballgames. It’s a traditional summer experience for families so I don’t think you can compare the G league to that. I know nothing about hockey so I’ll take your word for it on their minor league system.
along with team needs, long term potential vs current skill set, etc etc etcYep, there are multiple classes that are eligible for the draft along with all the international players.