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Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:35 pm to GeismarGeauxer
I understand his family is in a dire financial situation, but with the resume our incoming Wichita assistant has with guards, you would think they'd manage for ONE more year. it probably cost him millions
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:36 pm to lsupride87
quote:says the guy who says no way then changes to "he'll start out..." give me a fricking break
You literally just changed your entire argument, and have now agreed with me......
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:36 pm to tigerbait2010
quote:Are they planning on moving to Europe with him? Because his biggest "pay" will likely be in the apt they let him live in
I understand his family is in a dire financial situation,
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:37 pm to Machine
quote:Are you an idiot? You were the one that inferred he will be making 100k annually to start
says the guy who says no way then changes to "he'll start out..." give me a fricking break
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:37 pm to GeismarGeauxer
Blakeney was a HS All American and a top 15 recruit. Justified or not, ALL of those guys look at college ball as something they will only play for 1 or 2 years max before moving on to the NBA. Hell, Blakeney tested the waters after last season, a season in which he really didn't play all that well until the final 8 games or so.
He probably would have been MUCH better served coming back to LSU and playing for an actual coach rather than a YMCA camp counselor. If nothing else, he would have been forced to at least try to defend someone AND would have found out what it was like to play in a structured offense. Unfortunately, once these guys get the mindset they are future NBA players come hell or high water, there's not much you can do to convince them otherwise.
However, not getting an invite to the combine isn't a death sentence for one's NBA dreams. All you have to do is look at Tim Quarterman last year. He didn't get an invite to the combine, but that didn't stop him from taking home $500,000+ sitting on the bench in Portland this year
He probably would have been MUCH better served coming back to LSU and playing for an actual coach rather than a YMCA camp counselor. If nothing else, he would have been forced to at least try to defend someone AND would have found out what it was like to play in a structured offense. Unfortunately, once these guys get the mindset they are future NBA players come hell or high water, there's not much you can do to convince them otherwise.
However, not getting an invite to the combine isn't a death sentence for one's NBA dreams. All you have to do is look at Tim Quarterman last year. He didn't get an invite to the combine, but that didn't stop him from taking home $500,000+ sitting on the bench in Portland this year
This post was edited on 5/5/17 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:37 pm to lsupride87
you're preaching to the choir. I think most agreed it would be insanely idiotic to go pro this year, even if his family needs some cash flow this year
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:38 pm to lsupride87
MOst players in the top European leagues make at least 5-10k a month. if you think hes dumb for not coming back to chase money, you're too much of a fan to understand simple economics
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:38 pm to Alt26
quote:These are the excpetions, not the rule
However, not getting an invite to the combine isn't a death sentence for one's NBA dreams. All you have to do is look at Tim Quarterman last year. He didn't get an invite to the combine, but that didn't stop him from taking home $500,000+ sitting on the bench in Portland this year
I hope the best for Blaekeney, but his chances do not look good as of now
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:39 pm to Machine
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MOst players in the top European leagues make at least 5-10k a month.
For fricks sake. You are insane
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:39 pm to lsupride87
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I hope the best for Blaekeney, but his chances do not look good as of now
lets pretend he only makes 5k a month. how many 20 year olds make 60K?
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:41 pm to lsupride87
quote:just informed
For fricks sake. You are insane
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:42 pm to Machine
quote:FIFY
just misinformed
Do some research. A poster actually did alot of it for you, showing what MOST players in Europe make
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:44 pm to tigerbait2010
quote:Antonio wasnt/isnt going to be drafted by the NBA period. After any season. so what good does prolonging your (limited) career do?
I think most agreed it would be insanely idiotic to go pro this year, even if his family needs some cash flow this year
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:45 pm to lsupride87
quote:oh man...that was a good one
FIFY
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:46 pm to lsupride87
quote:
These are the excpetions, not the rule
No question. But it's not like it can't be done
Blakeney has some ability that at least makes him worth a look. Also, I don't know how much NBA scouts will hold what he did or didn't do at LSU against him. They know he was basically out there on his own with really no guidance from the bench.
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:46 pm to Machine
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Antonio wasnt/isnt going to be drafted by the NBA period. After any season. so what good does prolonging your (limited) career do?
if he can make an NBA roster with Jones' coaching (lack there of), he could be a second round guy with great coaching
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:46 pm to lsupride87
quote:LINK
Do some research. A poster actually did alot of it for you, showing what MOST players in Europe make
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:47 pm to tigerbait2010
quote:no chance thats your inner-homer speaking
if he can make an NBA roster with Jones' coaching (lack there of), he could be a second round guy with great coaching
Posted on 5/5/17 at 3:48 pm to lsupride87
"The worst part about basketball players staying in the USA and playing i the D-league is the fact that most D-league salaries range from only $12,000 to $24,000. Average overseas players can get a $65,000 contract with ease. Depending on the league that players get into in Europe, salaries can start as high as $100,000. Not only is there a big discrepancy between the salaries, but the money made in Europe is typically tax free."
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