Harris may go pro?

#27
#27
If I've learned one thing posting here, it's that the majority of posters here are unbelievably clueless when it comes to the NBA and making this decision.
 
#28
#28
Lets hope he goes the Tyler Smith route and gets tricked into staying.
 
#29
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crparker21 said:
I agree to an extent. With the exception of Hopson the last few games, Pearl and Company haven't consistently taken high ranked players and made them better. However, going to school or staying in school would have definitely been better for some people. Most 18 or 19 yr olds are not ready for the life of the NBA. Look at the percentage of busts from jumping straight to NBA or now leaving after 1 year.
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I think you may need to look at the percentage of busts because its not nearly as high as the successes.
 
#30
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hatvol96 said:
I love it when people put forward the idea that a guy will improve more going to class, being coached by the Tony Jones of the world, and practicing and playing against college kids than focusing on basketball 24-7, working with the best player development guys in the world, and competing against NBA guys every day. It's ridiculous.
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Cant take algebra before you learn how to add and subtract. The more you practice basic math, the better you will be at it. I think it's sort of the same thing.
 
#31
#31
I'm with a lot of people here....he'd benefit staying another year but will more than likely go. Scotty is first round IMO.
 
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#34
KingtUT said:
Cant take algebra before you learn how to add and subtract. The more you practice basic math, the better you will be at it. I think it's sort of the same thing.
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when was the last time a mathematician had the opportunity to work for millions of dollars?
 
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hatvol96 said:
I love it when people put forward the idea that a guy will improve more going to class, being coached by the Tony Jones of the world, and practicing and playing against college kids than focusing on basketball 24-7, working with the best player development guys in the world, and competing against NBA guys every day. It's ridiculous.
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I've heard that argument a lot in Buckeye country about guys like Oden, Conley, and now Sullinger. Seems to be code for: 'I hope this guy passes up on the next level to carry my favorite team for another year.'
 
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#40
#40
Injuries aside, they would both be better in a year just from repetition if nothing else. Let them both go, I could care less. Not saying they shouldnt jump at the money especially with the NCAA looming.
 
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#42
KingtUT said:
dispute the theory.
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It isn't math. It's a game being played against dynamic opponents and changes at every level. Fundamentals are not Harris' issues. Further, practicing math that you already know is worthless as tits on a boar.
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#43
#43
KingtUT said:
admit it, it does make a little sense. C'mon..
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No, it doesn't. It is faulty reasoning. If you had a multi-million dollar job offer, would you delay it because your work skills might be able to be improved in a year's time, when you might be able to take the same job after a year of training for free?

A player doesn't have to power up before attacking the next level.
 
#44
#44
I'd be gone if I was Hop or Harris. Their games right now are the best they have been in their college careers (even though Harris' is short). When a train comes by, it's best to go ahead and get on because it may not come back.
 
#45
#45
BigPapaVol said:
It isn't math. It's a game being played against dynamic opponents and changes at every level. Fundamentals are not Harris' issues. Further, practicing math that you already know is worthless as tits on a boar.
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Now thats some fine disputin!
 
#46
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doozer said:
when was the last time a mathematician had the opportunity to work for millions of dollars?
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I have a feeling that a mathematician with millions of dollars on the table could figure out that he should take it and finish up that school thing later. Wouldn't even need his abacus.
 
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cotton said:
No, it doesn't. It is faulty reasoning. If you had a multi-million dollar job offer, would you delay it because your work skills might be able to be improved in a year's time, when you might be able to take the same job after a year of training for free?

A player doesn't have to power up before attacking the next level.
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No I wouldnt turn it down. I just think they would be better after another year in school thats all.
 
#48
#48
Lets say they both go and ride the pine next year in the NBA and only get to practice, vs. stay, practice, and play in meaningful games. Which way makes them better players a year from now? Not richer, but better?
 
#50
#50
Look how much staying 2 extra years helped Tyler Smith. I bet he's really glad he didn't take the NBA money when the had the chance.
 
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