Darius Bazley-remember him?

[cliftonparksufan]

Who knows how he could have helped at Syracuse, but he is doing quite ok in the NBA. This dunk the other night was on the NBA highlight show (I think their version of top ten plays of the night). Averaging 9.3 ppg and 6.3 rpg in 26.4 minutes a night. Still only 21 years old.

Darius Bazley with a dunk vs the Cleveland Cavaliers

Darius Bazley (Oklahoma City Thunder) with a dunk vs the Cleveland Cavaliers, 01/15/2022

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[djcon57]

Who knows how he could have helped at Syracuse, but he is doing quite ok in the NBA. This dunk the other night was on the NBA highlight show (I think their version of top ten plays of the night). Averaging 9.3 ppg and 6.3 rpg in 26.4 minutes a night. Still only 21 years old.

Darius Bazley with a dunk vs the Cleveland Cavaliers

Darius Bazley (Oklahoma City Thunder) with a dunk vs the Cleveland Cavaliers, 01/15/2022

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I believe a poster on the board said he would be flipping burgers in 2 years or something like that after he chose to not play in college, and hence, at Syracuse.

that was in the days before this became a cesspool, I guess

yep, he’s playing well. Was good last year too.

 

[HOFCeluck]

Looking for quick payday, not thinking about the future, etc

 

[alphaorange]

The numbers don't impress. There are many players in the NBA his age doing as much or more. Probably would have been a great college player but has a very long ways to go to be a solid NBA guy.

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

The numbers don't impress. There are many players in the NBA his age doing as much or more. Probably would have been a great college player but has a very long ways to go to be a solid NBA guy.

6.2. Million. Dollars. Really, it's the only number that matters.

 

[two3zone]

I believe a poster on the board said he would be flipping burgers in 2 years or something like that after he chose to not play in college, and hence, at Syracuse.

that was in the days before this became a cesspool, I guess

yep, he’s playing well. Was good last year too.

How fast will this kids' family (and hanger-ons) blow through that shoe money. 18 year old kid who's family was looking for a quick pay day with no care towards the future? I say 30yrs old tops and he'll be flat broke flipping burgers.

Darius Bazley

Doesn’t appear so far that any current recruits are following his path so far unless they wait like he did till right before the season begins.

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[cliftonparksufan]

The numbers don't impress. There are many players in the NBA his age doing as much or more. Probably would have been a great college player but has a very long ways to go to be a solid NBA guy.

No reason to think he won't get that coveted second NBA contract that everyone talks about.

 

[djcon57]

Darius Bazley

Doesn’t appear so far that any current recruits are following his path so far unless they wait like he did till right before the season begins.

syracusefan.com

Ah, tbf, he said by 30. He could still lose all his money. It’s happened before. But it won’t be because he didn’t make the money

 

[oldpinepoint]

Probably smart, would have been stuck on the bench as another lousy freshman who just stinks and gets called out by the coach.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The numbers don't impress. There are many players in the NBA his age doing as much or more.

By all means, name some.

 

[kcsu]

What could have been.

 

[two3zone]

By all means, name some.

There are only 22 guys his age or younger that have more or the same win shares as Bazley.

 

[PhatOrange]

Darius Bazley

Doesn’t appear so far that any current recruits are following his path so far unless they wait like he did till right before the season begins.

syracusefan.com

I don’t even remember saying that, but thanks for sharing man that’s one of my better H0T Takes.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

There are only 22 guys his age or younger that have more or the same win shares as Bazley.

Stop with the facts

 

[NineOneSeven]

OKC is full of middle of the pack, young guys playing alongside SGA who is a stud. Bazley still quite inefficient but very active and a good defender.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Wish we had NIL when Darius was an incoming recruit. I think he wouldn’t have gone the G-league route.

 

[two3zone]

Wish we had NIL when Darius was an incoming recruit. I think he wouldn’t have gone the G-league route.

I don’t think anyone in our program has made a million bucks on NIL. Kid made a smart move.

 

[alphaorange]

By all means, name some.

Come on, any non veteran-centric team will have at least one guy who have similar numbers or did when they were his age. Cleveland has at least 2, Boston has 2 guys that did. Even NY has a couple guys that are doing very well but playing for Thibs don't get as many minutes. I'm not going through the entire NBA but I'm sure there are more than ten and I'm not talking about top 5 picks. If you want to prove me wrong, feel free.

 

[sufandu]

I don’t think anyone in our program has made a million bucks on NIL. Kid made a smart move.

But he could've set up the same endorsement deal he had and enjoyed the year playing in college. Maybe he gets even a little more considering he would've been more visible in college than the g-league and companies know that. The one thing the g-league could offer that college couldn't would've been available.

 

[721Comstock]

Come on, any non veteran-eccentric team will have at least one guy who have similar numbers or did when they were his age. Cleveland has at least 2, Boston has 2 guys that did. Even NY has a couple guys that are doing very well but playing for Thibs don't get as many minutes. I'm not going through the entire NBA but I'm sure there are more than ten and I'm not talking about top 5 picks. If you want to prove me wrong, feel free.

Veteran-eccentric?

Like, a team made up of guys like Rodman, Metta World Peace, and Rasheed Wallace?

 

[alphaorange]

Veteran-eccentric?

Like, a team made up of guys like Rodman, Metta World Peace, and Rasheed Wallace?

yeah, I saw what I did but just didn't bother changing it. I will...just for you.

 

[alphaorange]

Stop with the facts

I would say that 22 is "lots". How many do you think is "lots"?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Come on, any non veteran-centric team will have at least one guy who have similar numbers or did when they were his age. Cleveland has at least 2, Boston has 2 guys that did. Even NY has a couple guys that are doing very well but playing for Thibs don't get as many minutes. I'm not going through the entire NBA but I'm sure there are more than ten and I'm not talking about top 5 picks. If you want to prove me wrong, feel free.

You haven't proven yourself right yet.

 

[GooseMutt]

Darius did what was best for Darius and I applaud his success

 

[HOFCeluck]

He could get 10 mins here and there spelling JB3 imo