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Wrong. AR ended up going mid/late 1st rd last year. If he had stayed another year, he could have been in the top 5 b/c this year's class in very weak.

I'm not saying it was a bad decision to go pro, but it certainly wouldn't have been "stupid" decision to return for one more year.

This isn't the NFL where you get $50 million for going in the top 5 or whatever.

The difference from a top 5 pick and a top 15 pick aren't really that huge.

Randolph, by going early, is receiving better coaching from NBA coaches, and playing against better competition. Plus he is 1 year closer to getting his next big contract.

Not to mention he could have gotten injured this year.

Dude made a great decision by leaving.

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Posted by yeanheard

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Posted on 3/23/09 at 3:23 pm to shel311

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Not to mention he could have gotten injured this year.

+1

Which is why its smarter to take the money when you can. If you get hurt your rookie year, you can always use <1% of your earnings to go back and get a degree

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Posted by STEVED00

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Posted on 3/23/09 at 3:25 pm to shel311

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The difference from a top 5 pick and a top 15 pick aren't really that huge.

Randolph, by going early, is receiving better coaching from NBA coaches, and playing against better competition. Plus he is 1 year closer to getting his next big contract.

Not to mention he could have gotten injured this year.

Dude made a great decision by leaving.

Over the life of the contract its about a $4 to 5 million difference. I never said he made a bad decision, but I don't think it was a no-brainer great decision. It was probably the safest choice.

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