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I applaud the decision by Stern to affiliate he D-league with NBA teams and build a true minor system. We've seen a host of players use the NBADL as a stepping-stone into the Association, and this season alone there has been a record twenty-two call-ups. More NBA teams are starting the trust the league, realizing the benefits of having a spot to send developing prospects who require some much needed playing time.

Still, the league is far from perfect. any chance for a player to learn continuity or a system pretty much goes out the window due to the incredible amount of roster turnover. New teammates come and go daily which means playing time is erratic, frustrating the players and coaches alike. The high turnover rate also makes it tough for coaches to game plan, which sometimes causes contests to resemble pickup ball at the YMCA.

The instability of the league is directly related to income. D-leaguers earn between 12,000 and 24,000 annually, which (believe it or not) is a significant increase from last season. Those salaries can't even begin to compete with Europe, where top tier American players can earn upwards of a million dollars. Many Americans who head overseas pull in at least six figures. Many D-leaguers jump ship and head overseas during the season, leaving their teams to scramble for replacements. scramble to find replacements. Sometimes D-league squads forced to fill their roster with guys who have no business being on the court with NBA caliber players. This results in poor competition for NBA assignees and a ton of lop sided victories and defeats.

Although the money is better in Europe, the same can

can u sum this up in a paragraph ? i didnt read it.

cdubbz wrote:can u sum this up in a paragraph ? i didnt read it.

Increased D-League salaries (tops out at 24,000 a year down to 10,000) so American talent will stay here rather than go overseas (generally receive six figure salaries) where their experience may not translate into making them better players for the NBA, whereas the D-League prepares players for the NBA better and is a much easier way for teams to call up players.

seems easy enough. an extra $50,000 is nothing in today's NBA; NBA players get fines for more than that.

Good thread. I think you're right that by improving the NBDL will only help the NBA.

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Increased D-League salaries (tops out at 24,000 a year down to 10,000) so American talent will stay here rather than go overseas (generally receive six figure salaries) where their experience may not translate into making them better players for the NBA, whereas the D-League prepares players for the NBA better and is a much easier way for teams to call up players.

lmao @ your sig

I think that the money thing will come, in time. You basically have to make it a true minor league. 30 NBADLs' for the 30 teams.

What I skimmed makes a lot of sense.

chrbal wrote:I think that the money thing will come, in time. You basically have to make it a true minor league. 30 NBADLs' for the 30 teams.

What I skimmed makes a lot of sense.

This is what im talking about. A true minor league. 30 NBDL teams with salaries comparable to the euro leagues. This will stabilize rosters a bit more and keep the talent in the USA.

A true minor league means that call ups are team exclusive. No 2 year player assignments. The Knicks could stash Stephon Marbury in Paducah if they wanted.