While we've had our eyes on Burton, the other guys seem to have largely flown under the radar and they don't seem to be on draft boards anywhere that I've seen. But good to see Golden getting a workout with the Lakers.
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If he signs with the Lakers that means he was hand picked by Lebron. That’s a pretty serious honor whether you like the guy or not. I happen to dislike both him and the Lakers franchiseI'd hate to see him end up with such a disaster of a franchise.
Wonder if Keith Dambrot made sure Lebron saw a few of Grant's highlights ...If he signs with the Lakers that means he was hand picked by Lebron. That’s a pretty serious honor whether you like the guy or not. I happen to dislike both him and the Lakers franchise
I was just making joke based on how terrible they've been this year. I actually like LeBron the dude. His front office management is proving to be less than stellar lately, though.If he signs with the Lakers that means he was hand picked by Lebron. That’s a pretty serious honor whether you like the guy or not. I happen to dislike both him and the Lakers franchise
Oh, I thought you meant they were a disaster in the 80s & 90s…I was just making joke based on how terrible they've been this year. I actually like LeBron the dude. His front office management is proving to be less than stellar lately, though.
The Kings had Tyler in a group today and will have Grant in a group tomorrow.
Kenny Atkinson - Interviewing for Lakers and Charlotte HC jobs. Work for Jordan or Lebron. Oh boy, what could go wrong ?? I actually think the Charlotte situation and young upcoming roster is a much better fit for KA. He did great work at Brooklyn, until Kyrie and Durant showed up and fired him.Here’s another Spider working out for the Lakers...
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...t-kenny-atkinson-coaching-vacancy-sources-say
I meant the shortened bubble year. 2020. Its not like they are that far removed from winning it all. Charlotte might have better long term potential - but your likely not competing for a title in Charlotte. Lakers - its boom or bust.The Bucks won the title last year
I don't see how Burton would get those guarantees before the draft. I don't think anyone would tell him, " if you are there at pick 50 or whatever, we are taking you", and not only that, they certainly can't guarantee a one year salary pre draft. The feedback he can get might tell a guy in his position he *could" get picked in the 2nd round, and give him an idea of the chances of getting drafted, but that's about it.Burton has to consider the situation. he'll have a better chance of sticking on a roster on cetain teams.
for him to stay in the draft I think he'd need a guarantee of being picked in the 2nd and a guaranteed contract for at least one year if not two to forgo his remaining college eligibility.
while the minimum in the NBA is $925k ... if he's stashed in the G-League he makes comparatively nothing.
It's a great opportunity for Grant. If not this year, maybe next. And, there are always eyes on you. Just because he might be in a Lakers camp, does not mean other teams won't be interested. Bottom line is it certainly can't hurt to go to a camp and try to impress. Congrats to Grant.Golden can't worry at all about the situation he lands in. He just wants a shot.
Atkinson should worry more about the long term prospects but I'm not sure he's in the position to be choosy either.
Burton would have the tougher decision.
thought I read something about guys getting told they'll be taken so stay in the draft, but maybe not.I don't see how Burton would get those guarantees before the draft. I don't think anyone would tell him, " if you are there at pick 50 or whatever, we are taking you", and not only that, they certainly can't guarantee a one year salary pre draft.
But, most of the 2nd round guarantees come from guys that were borderline 1st round picks or in the top half of the 2nd round. Less than half of the guys picked 46-60 the last 6 drafts got guaranteed contracts.thought I read something about guys getting told they'll be taken so stay in the draft, but maybe not.
2nd rounders these days almost always get guaranteed money. at least one year.
"The idea that it is only a smart move to head to the NBA as an underclassmen is when you are a first round pick is antiquated."
In The Money: Second-round picks cash-in guaranteed contracts at exceedingly high rates - College Basketball | NBC Sports
A study by NBC Sports found that nearly 69 percent of second round picks get guaranteed contracts, while every college player drafted in the top 50 of the past two NBA drafts signed a deal with an NBA team with at least one season guaranteed.collegebasketball.nbcsports.com
Makes sense that more and more 2nd round kids get deals. When your paying the top players over the top - you need to round out your roster with cheap labor. And the cheapest labor you can find are rookies at 1 million per year. Cause if you take a veteran that has 5 years - your looking at 2 million minimum and that is just if they no good. So when your paying Lebron 44 million for 1 year (that is what he gets next season) you need some 1 million a year guys to get 12 guys on your roster.thought I read something about guys getting told they'll be taken so stay in the draft, but maybe not.
2nd rounders these days almost always get guaranteed money. at least one year.
"The idea that it is only a smart move to head to the NBA as an underclassmen is when you are a first round pick is antiquated."
In The Money: Second-round picks cash-in guaranteed contracts at exceedingly high rates - College Basketball | NBC Sports
A study by NBC Sports found that nearly 69 percent of second round picks get guaranteed contracts, while every college player drafted in the top 50 of the past two NBA drafts signed a deal with an NBA team with at least one season guaranteed.collegebasketball.nbcsports.com
huh? says in the article "In the past two seasons, every college player that was selected among the top 50 picks — a total of 30 of which came in the second round — received a guaranteed contract. Of those 30, 22 were given a two-year guaranteed deal."But, most of the 2nd round guarantees come from guys that were borderline 1st round picks or in the top half of the 2nd round. Less than half of the guys picked 46-60 the last 6 drafts got guaranteed contracts.
I don't know...Golden won't play in the NBA anytime soon, but this is nice exposure for him and a good chance to be seen. He needs to get quicker and better defensively to have any chance of sniffing the league, though.
A stretch 4… 😂 Who’s NOT a stretch 4 in todays NBA? He’s 6’11… why wouldn’t he be big enough to be a 5?Golden is not big enough or athletic enough to play down low in the NBA. His best hope - be a stretch 4 on a second unit. The only thing he has working for him with the Lakers - Golden will not get drafted, so he will be a cheap free agent signing - and the Lakers need cheap players, even at the end of the bench.
... not being "big enough" is definitely not the problem as much as the lack of athleticism. Same problem Burton will have... He can't defend ANY position in rhe NBAGolden is not big enough or athletic enough to play down low in the NBA. His best hope - be a stretch 4 on a second unit. The only thing he has working for him with the Lakers - Golden will not get drafted, so he will be a cheap free agent signing - and the Lakers need cheap players, even at the end of the bench.
Can you find something else to complain about? I have my rights to my opinions like each of you. Seems like you reek politics.Here we go again. You can't be a true fan unless you are lock step with the pom-pom crowd. Just shout down anyone who doesn't agree with you, to hell with facts. God forbid someone has an opinion different from you, Greg. This reeks of politics...