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[QUOTE="billsin01, post: 890273, member: 837"]
I don't know that I understand your logic on this. Hibbert stayed 4 years but drastically improved each year -- I remember an article in the post where one coach was saying the first day of practice he would have been shocked if Hibbert could actually tie his shoes (obviously I'm paraphrasing, but the point is he was incredibly raw). He's had success in the NBA b/c he's 7-feet tall, but also because he's a solid athletic talent who developed an outstanding all-around game that got him on the floor at the next level.

If Grant's athleticism and body type are a dime a dozen, then the only way he's going to stick is by being the better basketball player. That doesn't happen in the D League very often. His best bet of having a long NBA career is by being ready for the NBA when he's drafted. A more consistent jumper, a bit better handle, more consistent effort, a better understanding of the game -- those are all things that would drastically improve his chances of a lucrative second contract regardless of what his rookie deal is.
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