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DRsmith 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Wiggins to KU is not happening. Randle is more realistic.
oletimer 2 months, 3 weeks ago
To allow "boys" to play one year of college ball and then go pro is wrong. Yes he is good. Good enough for pro? No. Not play or emotionally. One year of college ball is not enough. Don't care how good they think he is. Is this really what America is coming to? The almighty dollar? No wonder today's society sucks.
DRsmith 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Obviously Lebron James, Carmello Anthony and scores of others would disagree with you. He will get paid more on his first contract than most will make in a lifetime. As long as he doesn't blow it, he will be just fine.
oletimer 2 months, 3 weeks ago
so money is the most important thing today? says a lot about the world we live in, right? If this is the case, why even have them play the charade of college? send them straight from high school. cut out the middle man and quit screwing around with college teams with the idiotic one and done.
jonas_opines 2 months, 3 weeks ago
"so money is the most important thing today?"
Yes.
"says a lot about the world we live in, right?"
Sure.
"If this is the case, why even have them play the charade of college?"
Because the NBA demands it, and the NBA has the money.
"send them straight from high school. cut out the middle man and quit screwing around with college teams with the idiotic one and done."
It would be nice.
fisherman07 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Accept in his quest to provide for a struggling family...not everone is after the dollar in the way that your putting it!
truejayallday 2 months, 3 weeks ago
While i agree he is not ready to step im and be a star, his ceiling is very high Plus he has to take the money. The guys family is broke.
oletimer 2 months, 3 weeks ago
seems all the families of these kids are broke. I just think education is something that has been forgotten in sports. just quit college sports and have all of them go from high school.
fisherman07 2 months, 3 weeks ago
True, but going lotto will do enough in one year than he faces in todays economy. Not to mention the struggles college grads are having finding employment. I agree that education is the most important to be able to provide one day, but a million dollars garenteed..... his family wont be struggling no more!
truejayallday 2 months, 3 weeks ago
But who knows? I could be basing that off of ku other one n dones.
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