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[QUOTE="billsin01, post: 1279300, member: 837"]
Slippery? What am I a snake oil salesman? A couple of things -- first of all if Grant wants to go pro I'm fine with it. Even if he doesn't get drafted he can play in Europe or the D League. I don't care other than I'd rather have him playing for SU. But, ultimately, that's not something I'm going to begrudge someone.

But the sports landscape is littered with kids who turn down nice contracts and signing bonuses to retain amateur status. Probably 1/3 of the high schoolers drafted in the MLB draft opt for college vs. what are usually pretty solid pro contracts. And yes, several turn down contracts much better than the one Grant was offered. So, yes, this happens ... a lot.

Secondly, if Grant explodes because of his talent, Grant explodes because of his talent. That's great but he reaps the benefit in either scenario. The point is he's going to a league with very little history of developing talent. My opinion, which, again, doesn't need to be shared by Jerami Grant, is that the NBA is a league you want to enter prepared to be successful. You don't want to rely on honing your skills on the bench or in the D League.

Therefore, yes, I absolutely believe there are players that benefit from coming back for another year. It's a gamble, yes, but so is leaving and taking the short money.

What would i have done in his spot? I don't know, but I don't think I'd simply dismiss returning.

Regardless, I'm not using slippery logic in any way, shape or form.
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