Justin

[BrewCity83]

This really sucks for him.

Having said that, I'm kind of relieved that he's moved on and we weren't counting on him this season.  Imagine how we would all feel if he came back to school for another year and we were expecting big things from JLew, then getting this news today.

[The Sultan]

This really sucks for him.

Having said that, I'm kind of relieved that he's moved on and we weren't counting on him this season.  Imagine how we would all feel if he came back to school for another year and we were expecting big things from JLew, then getting this news today.

Was his injury predestined or something?

[Herman Cain]

Devastating. Justin is a good kid and had a bright future. 

[lawdog77]

Devastating. Justin is a good kid and had a bright future.

Still has one. This isnt 1975. Peoppe.fully recover from ACL injuries now.

[Uncle Rico]

Still has one. This isnt 1975. Peoppe.fully recover from ACL injuries now.

And he's still young.  However, it puts him behind in development and other younger players will be fighting for spots when he's back.  I wish him well and am pulling for him but I think the odds are now long he plays in the NBA

[cheebs09]

Sad to hear about this. Hoping for a full recovery.

Here was what I could find on the interwebs about guys who get hurt while on two-way contracts. It's from 2017, so I don't know if it's been updated at all.

The player can rehab with their NBA club and it's medical staff, and as long as they don't participate in team activities (film study, practice, etc.) then these days do not count towards their 45-day maximum.

Teams have some flexibility here. Depending on how long the player will be out, the team may choose to count their days toward the 45-day max, so that player reaches the maximum earning potential of their deal. If the player is out only a partial part of the season, then they may opt to save those 45 days for when the player is healthy and can contribute to the NBA club in some capacity. There is a ton of gray here.

Thanks for providing that. I was curious how that would be handled. Based on that, at least he will have access to great doctors and hopefully will be able to hit the ground running next year with the Bulls.

[Markusquette]

Still has one. This isnt 1975. Peoppe.fully recover from ACL injuries now.

There's no way you can't say this isn't a pretty big blow to his NBA career assuming the severity is accurate.

[nyg]

Thanks for providing that. I was curious how that would be handled. Based on that, at least he will have access to great doctors and hopefully will be able to hit the ground running next year with the Bulls.

His only issue is that it is probably a whole year for recovery and the Bulls will have the 2023 draft for additional players he would be fighting with for a spot, like a two way a year from now.  Going tp be a tough road ahead, wish him the best in rehab. 

[cheebs09]

His only issue is that it is probably a whole year for recovery and the Bulls will have the 2023 draft for additional players he would be fighting with for a spot, like a two way a year from now.  Going tp be a tough road ahead, wish him the best in rehab.

For sure. As an undrafted Free Agent, going to a team that didn't pick anyone in the second round was as good of a situation as any.

This definitely makes the road to sticking in the NBA tougher. Hopefully he can come back strong and secure a spot.

[tower912]

Good luck.  Heal quickly.

[PGsHeroes32]

This really sucks for him.

Having said that, I'm kind of relieved that he's moved on and we weren't counting on him this season.  Imagine how we would all feel if he came back to school for another year and we were expecting big things from JLew, then getting this news today.

Except hes not required by the ACL gods to tear his ACL regardless of what his decision for basketball this year was.

[mileskishnish72]

I wish him well and am pulling for him but I think the odds are now long he plays in the NBA

+1

[BrewCity83]

Except hes not required by the ACL gods to tear his ACL regardless of what his decision for basketball this year was.

Or maybe he was.  I wish I knew how the "ACL gods" worked.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Gives him additional time to work on his attitude. (Bad break for him. Sorry to hear.)

[Jay Bee]

Thanks for providing that. I was curious how that would be handled. Based on that, at least he will have access to great doctors and hopefully will be able to hit the ground running next year with the Bulls.

It's bad info

[martyconlonontherun]

This really sucks for him.

Having said that, I'm kind of relieved that he's moved on and we weren't counting on him this season.  Imagine how we would all feel if he came back to school for another year and we were expecting big things from JLew, then getting this news today.

Or, hear me out, you were Justin and got this news while staying back another year.

I will never bash on a kid who is leaving early to make money. If you are talented enough to get any contract in the league, it's too risky to stay another year in college IMO

[MU82]

It's bad info

As I clearly said, it was from 2017 and I didn't know if it had been updated.

We'd all welcome "good info" from you. Thanks in advance.

[Viper]

Or, hear me out, you were Justin and got this news while staying back another year.

I will never bash on a kid who is leaving early to make money. If you are talented enough to get any contract in the league, it's too risky to stay another year in college IMO

he rolled the dice. Now Justin has nothing. Pro $? Nope. College scholly? Nope. Borderline 2nd rd pick after sophomore year, come back for one more college season and see if you can elevate your draft status. Now?

[Herman Cain]

he rolled the dice. Now Justin has nothing. Pro $? Nope. College scholly? Nope. Borderline 2nd rd pick after sophomore year, come back for one more college season and see if you can elevate your draft status. Now?

Justin scholarship is still valid. He can complete his degree if he wants.

I know he is probably not that about that right now. It would be a sound use of his time will in rehab.

[Newsdreams]

he rolled the dice. Now Justin has nothing. Pro $? Nope. College scholly? Nope. Borderline 2nd rd pick after sophomore year, come back for one more college season and see if you can elevate your draft status. Now?

He can come back to school for free anytime he wants

[The Sultan]

And he will make "pro$."

[MU82]

Now Justin has nothing. Untrue. Pro $? Nope. Incorrect. College scholly? Nope. Wrong. Borderline 2nd rd pick after sophomore year, come back for one more college season and see if you can elevate your draft status. Now? It's counterproductive to torture oneself with "what-ifs." Justin undoubtedly is already looking ahead.

[Viper]

Justin scholarship is still valid. He can complete his degree if he wants.

I know he is probably not that about that right now. It would be a sound use of his time will in rehab.

so, even though he signed with an agent and signed a pro contract, the academic side of the scholarship is still valid? 

[Viper]

Justin looking ahead...so you spoke with him?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

so, even though he signed with an agent and signed a pro contract, the academic side of the scholarship is still valid?

It is a commitment that Marquette (and many other schools) have made.