2006-11-15 17:32:17 · 15 answers · asked by jazzy_jazz16 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
I think it'll help. I think there are too many prep to pro kids who aren't even dressing for games.
2006-11-15 17:33:19 · update #1
I agree with you on that. For every LeBron James, Shawn Kemp, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Jermaine O'Neal, and Monta Ellis there are more Kwame Brown's and Eddy Curry's who jump straight from High School when it was clear that they could have used some experience in the college ranks.
The new NBA age rule states that a player's high school class needs to be a year removed from high school before that player can apply for the NBA draft.
Personally, I love the rule. It promotes education and I am all for that.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-15 20:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by tedi31 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a big fan of it, but I understand the meaning behind the rule. It's mainly to just help kids right out of high school to prepare for the nba rather than going straight to the nba. Also, it helps these players do something other than basketball, attending college and improving in academics. The most positive thing is that it can help players improve their game before getting to the nba because high school ball and the nba are way totally different.
2006-11-16 02:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by micah_09 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand the basketball point of view. The NBA wants thier rookies to come in with more experience and skill that they can get in college. They know not all highschool kids are going to be lebron or kobe. This I understand.
But, I look at it from your rights as an adult in the US point of view. If your 18 it should be your right to choose if you want to go to school, play basketball, get a normal job, or join the military. (LOL, you'll never see the military from putting an age limit on recruits). If a team want to take a chance on you that should be thier right. It shouldn't be up to the NBA who works and who doesn't.
2006-11-16 16:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think once kids turn 18 and they're recognized as legal adults, they should be able to enter the NBA draft, whether they're one year out of high school or not....
the NBA doesn't really seem to have a stance one way or another on these kids getting a college education...the NFL makes their players wait until at least 3 years out of high school (which means get off your butt and go to college and get an education).....MLB has one age limit and it's 16 (which means they just don't give a s***)....the NBA needs to either go back to 18 or go to 2 years out of high school (enough to get a community college degree), just take a stance one way or another
2006-11-16 01:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by scarletcub11 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's a waste of time as there are kids who are more talented as players at 17 or 18 then some 20 or 21 year olds coming out of college
2006-11-16 12:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm it can be argued each way. with the age limit helping some players develop their games and go to college.
but on the other hand, what if they go to college and break a leg? then their nba chances are demolished. they are guaranteed money with the nba, money they may need pretty quick to support a family, so a year of college, even with scholarships, would be rough to juggle while supposrting a family. then if they are injured... bad consequences. what if lebron went to college for a year, broke his back, and never stepped on an nba court? same with kobe, kg, josh smith, jermaine oneal, etc.
I guess its just a pick-your-poison situation.
2006-11-16 13:32:12 · answer #6 · answered by Ray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't quite know what you mean...
Minimum age rules are there for a reason and most of them have been tried and true. Abide by them...you'll see what I'm talking about once to exceed the minimum age rule!
Believe me you me!
2006-11-16 01:37:33 · answer #7 · answered by BadBill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rule wasn't designed to get kids an education as much as it was to force them to play in a much more competitive environment for at least one year. the nba player's association (nbapa) loves the rule and pushed so hard for it becuase they are protecting their constituents, the current players. the nba likes it because it means fewer high draft picks are riding pine, and the teams love it becuase it means they get more seasoned experienced (and hopefully mature) players for their money who can contribute earlier.
2006-11-16 02:13:16 · answer #8 · answered by C_Millionaire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of high school players are not ready for the NBA.
2006-11-17 17:48:03 · answer #9 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like it. You know it's a lot of pressure to put on a kid that age. HIgh school is hard enough.
2006-11-16 01:51:05 · answer #10 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋