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<blockquote data-quote="YlJacket" data-source="post: 583819" data-attributes="member: 2784"><p>Selfishly I want the Zion's of the world to show their stuff for a year in college as I think it makes the game better/more interesting. But I understand the dichotomy of an amateurism model versus the money in the system - especially when the NCAA and colleges have worked to maximize profit themselves. So giving them a direct access to a paycheck relieves the pressure being placed on the NCAA right now. However, as a tangent to Peac's comments, I don't think the G League or overseas is going to help a lot of kids and will likely be detrimental to some who want to avoid college. The G League and overseas pro ball is populated with full growed men who are looking for a last shot at the NBA (or top Euro leagues). They are not going to take kindly to 18 year old kids who want their spot and don't have the physical development they do. Kids not shaped like Zion are going to get worn down. And even when you get paid $100K, it still costs about that much to eat properly and supplement the training the G League will offer (recognizing they are traveling mostly). </p><p></p><p>I expect all but the real cream of the crop - top 5 or so - will still be better off with a year or so of college but doubt they will agree with me. And if they want to go - then so be it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YlJacket, post: 583819, member: 2784"] Selfishly I want the Zion's of the world to show their stuff for a year in college as I think it makes the game better/more interesting. But I understand the dichotomy of an amateurism model versus the money in the system - especially when the NCAA and colleges have worked to maximize profit themselves. So giving them a direct access to a paycheck relieves the pressure being placed on the NCAA right now. However, as a tangent to Peac's comments, I don't think the G League or overseas is going to help a lot of kids and will likely be detrimental to some who want to avoid college. The G League and overseas pro ball is populated with full growed men who are looking for a last shot at the NBA (or top Euro leagues). They are not going to take kindly to 18 year old kids who want their spot and don't have the physical development they do. Kids not shaped like Zion are going to get worn down. And even when you get paid $100K, it still costs about that much to eat properly and supplement the training the G League will offer (recognizing they are traveling mostly). I expect all but the real cream of the crop - top 5 or so - will still be better off with a year or so of college but doubt they will agree with me. And if they want to go - then so be it. [/QUOTE]
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