Hunter

One of my breakfast friends reports that Dickinson is thinking one more year, but can’t recall where he heard it. Anyone know anything? I think he would be wise to do so.

I'm not sure how NIL money compares to G league and overseas ball. It might be very competitive? of course there are other considerations, i.e. how much one enjoys college life and if they are willing to go to class and study.

Well, last spring he said one of the reasons he was coming back was for a “real” college experience. I don’t see how this season improved his draft position, so…maybe? It would be great if he stuck around.

I agree. But you and I are not 21 year old kids wanting to make our way.

I will go on record saying he will be gone. The entire starting 5 will all be gone. I hope Juwan can recruit the portal. Everyone else is.

rather Hunter is gone or stays, I can understand he is older. But why is Houstan leaving he is only 18 has a lot a maturing to do, and could use a year or 2 to grow up and mature

They should all come back. None are NBA-ready.

the artist formally known wrote:

rather Hunter is gone or stays, I can understand he is older. But why is Houstan leaving he is only 18 has a lot a maturing to do, and could use a year or 2 to grow up and mature

Well there are a couple questions.

Do they want to continue to go to class and study while playing bb and learning? they can still earn NIL as long as they are american citizens. So I am not sure Houstan can get NIL.

Do they want to spend their day doing nothing but practicing and playing basketball?

The NBA does not think like we do. They figure he can learn for a year for them. It is a better bet to get him now than waiting a year and maybe not getting him. The NBA looks at mid to long range plans. Rarely does a rookie come in and lead a team to a ton of wins. (Magic) They will gladly let him learn for a year or two in exchange for the player he becomes after that.