re: If Players Aren't Going to Make It In the NBA, Why Not Stay?

A lot of these kids hate school and never really had to try at it. They just see it as a means to an end.

Sadly, emphasis on education isn't something that's generally stressed in the African American community enough.

In Mickey's case, he's been pumped up and hyped to think he's better than he is. It's obvious by his "I think I'm a first rounder" comment.