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Jeff Teague believes that his brother, Marquis, should have stayed at Kentucky for one more year of seasoning instead of entering last June's draft and joining the Chicago Bulls.

“I said, ‘Go back to school one more year,’ but he felt like he was ready, and I can’t tell him what to do,” said Jeff, “and I was going to be with him whatever decision he made. "But I thought he should have went back and had another year to hone his skills. He wanted to come out. He made a grown-man choice.

“But I think he’s enjoying it. He just tries to stay focused and work hard every day. I told him that was the biggest thing — to make sure that they see you love the game.”

Marquis Teague has played sparingly this season despite Derrick Rose missing all season and Kirk Hinrich sitting out long stretches. He is averaging 2.3 points and 1.4 assists in 8.9 minutes per game.

Via Gary Washburn/Boston Globe

Brother was right. Marquis is not yet an NBA player. He should be learning his craft in game situations, against players who are more of his level.