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Jul 10 2007, 04:30 PM
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Fool Group: Members Posts: 2,127 Joined: 23-February 06 From: LBB Member No.: 56 |
Good point, but playing for only 25% of maximum playing time isn't jersey retirement material. That'd be like someone in the pros playing for only four years (this is being generous, depending on sport/position), having outstanding stats all four years, not bringing home the championship, and having their jersey retired. It's not gonna happen. The athlete won't even be in HOF contention.
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Jul 10 2007, 05:54 PM
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how many other freshman all americans who averaged a double double including 25ppg did UT have? if you get hurt in the nba and its career ending or it makes you into a below average player you are pretty screwed. thats what I meant. Me personally, I'd like to have a backup plan in case that happens. |
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Jul 10 2007, 07:11 PM
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if you get hurt in the nba and its career ending or it makes you into a below average player you are pretty screwed. thats what I meant. Me personally, I'd like to have a backup plan in case that happens. right but he's already signed an NBA contract. like will said he will get at the very least some contract insurance money, prob in the single millions. if he stayed in college and got a career ending injury, he would never make a single dime. i know it doesn't sound like the "right" thing to do, but it honestly is the only thing TO do. you're risking millions for the chance to make some low 5 figure salary (from whatever college degree he'd get). by going to the NBA you're guaranteed to make low millions, but more than likely will end up making way more than that. |
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Jul 10 2007, 07:39 PM
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right but he's already signed an NBA contract. like will said he will get at the very least some contract insurance money, prob in the single millions. if he stayed in college and got a career ending injury, he would never make a single dime. i know it doesn't sound like the "right" thing to do, but it honestly is the only thing TO do. you're risking millions for the chance to make some low 5 figure salary (from whatever college degree he'd get). by going to the NBA you're guaranteed to make low millions, but more than likely will end up making way more than that. how many rookies manage their inital earnings well enough to cover a career ending injury? lots of them spend it on expensive stuff and get in debt. it would amaze you how many former major league players are facing financial hardship take ryan leaf for example...he was a complete bust in the nfl after signing a huge contact and now all he can get is a part time job at west texas a&m and has to have a roommate to help pay bills. i'm not saying it is likely but just saying it does happen |
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Jul 10 2007, 07:53 PM
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
ok well if the guy isn't gonna manage his money well with 3 million what makes you think he'll manage it well with his $28,000 crap degree job?
and comparing ryan leaf to kevin durant is dumb. durant will spend more on cars this year than leaf would have made in the NFL |
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