Brandon Jennings considering Europe?

Post #1 » by **GONYK** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:44 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3454157

Interesting read. The kid just wants to play ball. School isn't his thing.

randomhero423 · Post #2 » by **randomhero423** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:53 pm

makes sense. but i doubt he'd do it.

ITGM · Post #3 » by **ITGM** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:02 pm

That Kid would be Baby Jordan in Europe!!!

Mecca · Post #4 » by **Mecca** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:31 pm

doubt it hes a knick in 09

Jakespeare · Post #5 » by **Jakespeare** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:40 pm

Well it would raise flags about his intelligence because that is the reason he wouldn't be going to school.

VinnyTheMick · Post #6 » by **VinnyTheMick** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:03 pm

KnicKs LiL NaTe wrote:doubt it hes a knick in 09

Care to explain how that happens?

the bizness · Post #7 » by **the bizness** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:02 am

maybe he just wants to go mano a mano with rubio

Smoke24 · Post #8 » by **Smoke24** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:07 am

Mr. Wonderful wrote:Well it would raise flags about his intelligence because that is the reason he wouldn't be going to school.

I wonder how many of these freshman who leave early really wanted to go to school. If he wants to graduate high school and make money right away in europe, then go for it.

Paeds · Post #9 » by **Paeds** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:12 am

Yeah and I hope it teaches the NBA a lesson

Jakespeare · Post #10 » by **Jakespeare** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:19 am

What lesson would they learn? It doesn't hurt them any way. This rule is dumb and unnecessary. It actually hurts the schools more than helps.

Paeds · Post #11 » by **Paeds** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:24 am

Mr. Wonderful wrote:What lesson would they learn? It doesn't hurt them any way. This rule is dumb and unnecessary. It actually hurts the schools more than helps.

Doesnt hurt the NBA????????? :lol:

Well its pretty Obvious but I'll break it down for you.

What do you think will happen to the NBA if all the Best players goto Europe to play?

And if they decide to return they can negotiate their own contract as a FA

Jakespeare · Post #12 » by **Jakespeare** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:29 am

You misunderstood me. This option of going overseas is not a long-term option for them, it is only being thought of as a temporary thing for the players. Also they would still be subject to the draft, so you're wrong there. Every way you slice it, the money is in the US. The marketing, contracts, etc. Also most of the players will want to stay in the US as that is where family is. Never ever will the NBA have to fight with Europe for the world's best.

Ralphie96 · Post #13 » by **Ralphie96** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:50 am

Paeds wrote:
Mr. Wonderful wrote:What lesson would they learn? It doesn't hurt them any way. This rule is dumb and unnecessary. It actually hurts the schools more than helps.

Doesnt hurt the NBA?????????

Well its pretty Obvious but I'll break it down for you.

What do you think will happen to the NBA if all the Best players goto Europe to play?

And if they decide to return they can negotiate their own contract as a FA

um.. they still have to be drafted.. just like manu and tony parker were still drafted.

Paeds · Post #14 » by **Paeds** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:03 am

Mr. Wonderful wrote:You misunderstood me. This option of going overseas is not a long-term option for them, it is only being thought of as a temporary thing for the players. Also they would still be subject to the draft, so you're wrong there. Every way you slice it, the money is in the US. The marketing, contracts, etc. Also most of the players will want to stay in the US as that is where family is. Never ever will the NBA have to fight with Europe for the world's best.

It is a longterm option for them if they want it to be, there are many rich basketball players in Europe.

um.. they still have to be drafted.. just like manu and tony parker were still drafted.

Umm, just like Jorge Garbajosa, Juan Carlos Navarro and Jose Calderone too right?

Jakespeare · Post #15 » by **Jakespeare** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:03 am

Paeds wrote:
Mr. Wonderful wrote:You misunderstood me. This option of going overseas is not a long-term option for them, it is only being thought of as a temporary thing for the players. Also they would still be subject to the draft, so you're wrong there. Every way you slice it, the money is in the US. The marketing, contracts, etc. Also most of the players will want to stay in the US as that is where family is. Never ever will the NBA have to fight with Europe for the world's best.

It is a longterm option for them if they want it to be, there are many rich basketball players in Europe.

um.. they still have to be drafted.. just like manu and tony parker were still drafted.

Umm, just like Jorge Garbajosa, Juan Carlos Navarro and Jose Calderone too right?

Guess what! JC Navarro was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2002 NBA Draft. Garbajosa and Calderon were subject to the draft, but no one drafted them because they were not viewed as NBA talent at the time. They progressed, and then were signed. It won't be a long-term option, trust me. US options are 100x more lucrative.

Paeds · Post #16 » by **Paeds** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:34 am

Mr. Wonderful wrote:
Paeds wrote:
Mr. Wonderful wrote:You misunderstood me. This option of going overseas is not a long-term option for them, it is only being thought of as a temporary thing for the players. Also they would still be subject to the draft, so you're wrong there. Every way you slice it, the money is in the US. The marketing, contracts, etc. Also most of the players will want to stay in the US as that is where family is. Never ever will the NBA have to fight with Europe for the world's best.

It is a longterm option for them if they want it to be, there are many rich basketball players in Europe.

um.. they still have to be drafted.. just like manu and tony parker were still drafted.

Umm, just like Jorge Garbajosa, Juan Carlos Navarro and Jose Calderone too right?

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Guess what! JC Navarro was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2002 NBA Draft. Garbajosa and Calderon were subject to the draft, but no one drafted them because they were not viewed as NBA talent at the time. They progressed, and then were signed. It won't be a long-term option, trust me. US options are 100x more lucrative.

Guess what, Navarro stayed in Europe and made way more money then he would have as a 2nd round pick

Subjected to the draft?Not viewed as NBA talent? Says who, you? dude stop making stuff up.

Calderone and Garbojosa made ALOT of money in Europe AND came to the US andf made ALOT of money WITHOUT being drafted.

Jakespeare · Post #17 » by **Jakespeare** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:38 am

It's like arguing with a wall.

randomhero423 · Post #18 » by **randomhero423** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:41 am

no player in america dreams of playing in europe. all the top players will still go to the NBA.

Paeds · Post #19 » by **Paeds** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:42 am

Mr. Wonderful wrote:It's like arguing with a wall.

Yes, of Invulnerability.

Post #20 » by **GONYK** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:44 am

This doesn't hurt the NBA in any way, shape, or form. No American player is going to snub the NBA for Europe if he has a legit shot at a career here. None.