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Did DJ Carton get appreciably better in the G League this year? He had a nice finish versus a limited start but he was pretty much what he was at MU with less minutes.On the other hand, JLew markedly improved, especially his pro game. Maybe having Nevada Smith running the offense is a great option to get noticed on the Bucks floor versus playing in front of a few in Greensboro? I don’t think it’s so cut and dried especially with NIL potential.
"Vested interest" was probably the wrong term. I should have said better coaching for a future in the NBA is available if he goes pro now. Is there a difference in just sending guys to the NBA and sending successful guys? Jarrett Allen is the only Shaka guy having success as of now. However, like you, I think there is a decent chance that he returns.
I think the biggest factor in Justin's jump was health and opportunity. He undoubtedly improved as a player, but we saw glimpses of it his first season.
My neighbor played hoops and his wife volleyball at Ohio State and is in financial services now...I was talking to him a few weeks ago and he was talking about how there were multiple groups starting up in Columbus that were setting up funds for this purpose. Didn't sound like small donors but bigger fish pulling there money to spread it beyond the stars and even beyond football and hoops. Next time I see him I will try to pry a little more info out of him.
His take is pretty terrible. A homer college bball fan take. Because without a doubt, G-League basketball is much closer to the NBA game than the college game.The college game has made strides over the past few years. Pace and spacing have improved, as has freedom of movement. But, it still has a way to go.
On the other hand, JLew markedly improved, especially his pro game. Maybe having Nevada Smith running the offense is a great option to get noticed on the Bucks floor versus playing in front of a few in Greensboro? I don’t think it’s so cut and dried especially with NIL potential.
This implies that fan involvement/interest is equivalent to NBA evaluation. I can assure you there is just as much attention paid to G-League games and players as a random Big East matchup. There is a noted tweet or blurb when NBA scouts are at college games watching Lewis or someone else. There are NBA personnel and evaluators at LITERALLY every G League game.
I think there is something to be said for being THE GUY on a college team regularly playing before 10,000+ people and that should not be dismissed, but by and large I agree the the G League is probably better for a players development. Shaka needs to win basketball games, whereas the G League is all about prepping players for the NBA. People here have said we'd be better with Lewis at the 5 spot, for example (and I agree), but Lewis at the 5 isn't helping him prep for the NBA. Shaka could potentially decide to do that to help win games, but a G League coach is less likely to have someone with potential in a position he won't play in the NBA, because his job is to prep guys for the big team, not win games.
Justin has played 2 years of college ball. He's entering that no man's land in the NBA eyes where he may have reached his "potential". IMO, he is out of here.
You're wrong. I want Justin to go to the NBA even if that is this year. However I want him to get a real shot.Getting drafted in the 45-60 range isn't ideal. I think he is a 1st round talent and he isn't being valued as that.
From what I saw last year, 45-60 is pretty much where I would place him.
Maybe, but he has 1st round talent. As hinted at by many scouts, he is the age of most Freshman so age isn't a concern. He's still very raw and inexperienced.
Then why is he projected in the second round?
If you read my last sentence...He is raw and inexperienced. He isn't very good defensively and is slow on his feet. Talent is great. Mechanics need work.
Mo Bamba and Jaxson Hayes are having nice years. Greg Brown is having a fine year for a 20 year old rookie.
So this is the new reality. I don't think MU will ever win another NC if we lose our best players after year 2.
Justin’s a Wojo guy. We don’t need him. Cut his azz!
Eye'm wit ewe, Nads. Hope he takes his talents elsewhere, aina?
If NBA teams think he's got the talent of a 1st round pick with only some "mechanics" issues to coach him on, I would think they will do everything in their power to encourage him to leave this year because they can steal him for a 4-year contract for $5 to $6 million guaranteed.
By the looks of a mid-first contract versus a mid-second from last year's draft, Justin could double to triple the size of his initial contract by waiting a year and moving up into the 1st round.Players picked in the 40ish range averaged $1.2 to $1.5 million per year for their initial contract. Players 15 to 20 made between $3 and $4 million/year.If NBA teams think he's got the talent of a 1st round pick with only some "mechanics" issues to coach him on, I would think they will do everything in their power to encourage him to leave this year because they can steal him for a 4-year contract for $5 to $6 million guaranteed.If Justin thinks he's got the talent of a 1st round pick and can show that he's fixed those mechanics issues, he should stay because if he can move into the middle of the first round, maybe 15th to 20th, he'll increase his first contract value to $12 to $16 million. The biggest reason to leave now is if he thinks he's peaked and won't improve his draft position next year. The next biggest is that you're risk-averse and are okay with potentially giving up half to 2/3 of your first few years of compensation in order to lock something in now.
Abbsolootley. Wee don't need know Enn-Bee-Ay-level tallent at Emm-Ewe, nu?