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[QUOTE="Ghost, post: 2832974, member: 581"]
In my mind there is no issue with the NBA or NFL preventing kids from playing.  People always equate it to golf, or tennis, but those are individual sports and the parents still sort of dictate their lives and the downside isn't all that severe.  This isn't that.

MLB and NHL have REALLY robust minor league systems that provide a nice safety net.  The NBA and NHL don't want kids straight from HS in their business - and they have no safety net if they fail.  Sending them to college for year, or a trip to Europe isn't that big of a punishment.  If you're afraid of Europe, maybe that's a sign that you're not quite mature enough to play in the NBA?  They have plenty of fantastic options.  Go prep for another year, go to the D-League.  It's all waiting for you.

Again, lots of careers have barriers to entry.  It's not that big of a deal in my mind.  But, it's a fun argument.  :)  As there are always excpetions to every rule, and there will always be kids ready to play in the NBA at 18, or 16....
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