>Right, it's not like losing one-and-done means that talent
>won't come to college. It may not be as college-ready, but
>anyone who thinks it'd hurt the blue bloods in the *slightest*
>is insane.

isn't the reason they instituted the 1 year removed fom hs because the NCAA and college coaches were crying about talent going straight to the pros?

>>Me and Russ are saying, Zion should do what he wants to do.
>
>As everyone should. The idea that a casual viewer or pundit
>knows what's best for Zion better than Zion knows what's best
>for Zion is more than a little patronizing. The kid ain't a
>dummy by a longshot. He knows the risks.

Only I've NEVER said I know what's best for him. I just said you guys were overplaying the "he wants to play with his friends" angle which you were.

Whatever Zion does his between him, his doctors, his parents, his coach, and his other advisers. I could care less I just offered an opinion and you guys got all up in arms like you normally do.