Hopson facebook status. (not good)

#27
#27
I've never understood why, in cases like Hopson's, people say to stay another year to "develop". Would he not be developed better as a player with a year of NBA play than a year with UT? I understand people telling him to stay if it's to get a degree, win a championship, or just to get a better draft pick (fatter check). But do you really think him playing another year in a college system would help better prepare him for the NBA than a year in the NBA?
 
#28
#28
NTBright said:
I've never understood why, in cases like Hopson's, people say to stay another year to "develop". Would he not be developed better as a player with a year of NBA play than a year with UT? I understand people telling him to stay if it's to get a degree, win a championship, or just to get a better draft pick (fatter check). But do you really think him playing another year in a college system would help better prepare him for the NBA than a year in the NBA?
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He has to make a roster in order to "develop" in the NBA. If he goes at the end of the 2nd round like the mock drafts suggest then he is nowhere near a lock to make a roster. Getting a guaranteed 1st round contract is a HUGE determinant in future success. So the logic is that if he can develop enough to improve to a 1st round pick it will go a long ways towards the amount of money and length of time he spends in the NBA.
 
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NTBright said:
I've never understood why, in cases like Hopson's, people say to stay another year to "develop". Would he not be developed better as a player with a year of NBA play than a year with UT? I understand people telling him to stay if it's to get a degree, win a championship, or just to get a better draft pick (fatter check). But do you really think him playing another year in a college system would help better prepare him for the NBA than a year in the NBA?
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Pretty sure this is where somebody says something about foreign language classes.

I don't even get why most want him to come back, most on here seem to think he's a terrible player that's never contributed anything with no future playing basketball.
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#30
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NTBright said:
I've never understood why, in cases like Hopson's, people say to stay another year to "develop". Would he not be developed better as a player with a year of NBA play than a year with UT? I understand people telling him to stay if it's to get a degree, win a championship, or just to get a better draft pick (fatter check). But do you really think him playing another year in a college system would help better prepare him for the NBA than a year in the NBA?
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Because hes not guaranteed said year in the NBA. He will play somewhere thats for sure though.
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#31
#31
It appears that he has made up his mind that he is not going to return. He'll play professionally at some level, but it very likely won't be in the NBA. If he goes this route, I wish him nothing but the best.
 
#32
#32
Please go to the nba i cant watch another season of you bouncing the ball off your foot ! :eek:k:
 
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MikeHamiltonFan said:
Garb? I will try to wear clothing that is more informative.

I am not making a joke. Hopson is being examined by professionals. They will notice the things that he could fix with another year here and it will hinder his dreams deeply.
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If some team believes there is a one year fix, there will be no hindered dreams. Dude is long, athletic and can shoot. If his issues have a fix, he'll find a spot for ample cash.
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#36
#36
MrBamSeydu said:
Hopson is going to do what he's going to do. Stop following his every word (or twitter/facebook status).

He isn't ready for the NBA. If he thinks he is, let him find out the hard way. As long as Harris comes back, I'm okay with it.
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I agree and truly hope only Harris comes back. We need Harris to be the leader next season and not have a divided team.
 
#37
#37
supersmo18 said:
I was talking with a friend last night, and he and I both agreed that, maybe because of all of our (most of us, anyway) "negative" posts about Scotty not being ready for the NBA, that maybe he has been reading on FB, and VN, and GVX all these comments, which has only fueled his fire to leave and prove us all wrong. If that's the case, then I say go for it, but I think personally, it's a mistake, if not for the lacking of certain skill sets, then for self-approval and satisfaction. I dunno. Maybe I'm just ready for us to have players that want to be here at UT to go to the school and be a VOL and stay for their degree, and not come as a gateway doorstep to the NBA or NFL. I understand the $$$$ side of it too, but that's JMO.
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Don't believe that Scotty Hopson or very many other players, for that matter, are following VN with bated breath. The kid is about to make the most important decision of his life. Hope it turns out how he hopes it will. Unfortunately, how any of us hope ,and what the other decision makers decide, do not necessarily jibe all of the time.

It seems that he has his mind in the mode that he is through with college ball. If the people he trusts feel that same way then that is it, he is gone. If there is someone that he really trusts who can convince him that he needs more work, even then, that might not mean more college ball but rather overseas....getting paid.

It will be what it will be. It is his life. The odd thing about him was that his good games were really, really good. His game against Pitt was amazing. But his bad games were terrible. That does not seem to be the case with most other big time college players.
 
#39
#39
MrBamSeydu said:
Hopson is going to do what he's going to do. Stop following his every word (or twitter/facebook status).

He isn't ready for the NBA. If he thinks he is, let him find out the hard way. As long as Harris comes back, I'm okay with it.
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This. I think Scotty would benefit being with CCM for a year. He'll he night even turn into a consistent player. If not, we move forward and coach like heck right?
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#40
#40
therickbol said:
And as usually the case with most message board posters your 'understanding' is based on false information. Shocking!
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It may be false, but it came from a fellow student who has a class with Scotty. She says he's only been to class the first two times and its the same story from another student.

Since its private info, you or I can't be certain.
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#41
#41
bamacheats said:
Good think Isiah Thomas is gone, Scotty would be a Knick in the first round.
He's flunked out of school anyway from what I understand.
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Thomas was ok at drafting, his problem was if Hopson scored 8 pts in a 2 minute span, Isiah would have seen enough to justify an 8 year max deal and worry about the luxury tax later.
 
#43
#43
Best case for UT, SH does not return / TH does. They never played well together and anyone who thinks SH is more valuable than TH has NO BASKETBALL KNOWLEDGE WHATSOEVER.
 
#44
#44
It would be a big loss, we need him back. If he really thinks he will have a guranteed contract he is crazy. It is Europe or the D-League for him.
 
#46
#46
JAllen18 said:
If he has any chance of playing in the NBA, its as a spot up 3 point point shooter.
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If you simply took his 3 point % from this past season and plugged it into the NBA he would have the 60th best percentage. Even at that it would be overly optimistic to think his shooting percentage would be as high in the NBA as it was in college. I wish it were different for Hopson but the truth is his game just doesn't fit anywhere in the NBA, there simply isn't one thing he is great at. For a player like Hopson to make it in the nba he would need to be mentally and physically tough and he is neither. He could make the pouty face hall of fame though that's for sure.
 
#48
#48
GLDunlap said:
If you simply took his 3 point % from this past season and plugged it into the NBA he would have the 60th best percentage. Even at that it would be overly optimistic to think his shooting percentage would be as high in the NBA as it was in college. I wish it were different for Hopson but the truth is his game just doesn't fit anywhere in the NBA, there simply isn't one thing he is great at. For a player like Hopson to make it in the nba he would need to be mentally and physically tough and he is neither. He could make the pouty face hall of fame though that's for sure.
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Not to mention NBA 3-pt line is a greater distance. Obviously if he puts in the work he could become a 3-pt specialist. Currently he is nowhere near the type of shooter as 3-pt specialists in the NBA.
 
#49
#49
gorockytop101 said:
I love seeing this on message boards. For the most part, the fans are the ones who create the drama.
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Glad you loved my post. I'll agree fans and media are somewhat responsible for the drama. However, fans aren't responsible for what he facebooks and tweets every day. Hopson seems to enjoy the drama and attention much more than let's say someone like Tobias Harris.
 
#50
#50
Orange Bison said:
Glad you loved my post. I'll agree fans and media are somewhat responsible for the drama. However, fans aren't responsible for what he facebooks and tweets every day. Hopson seems to enjoy the drama and attention much more than let's say someone like Tobias Harris.
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It seems like you're interpreting a simple FB status as a grand and official proclamation. This is an exciting time for him and people post what's going on on FB. I don't see how you could interpret "Closer to my dreams!" as being prima donna, cocky, or an attempt to start drama.
 
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