Niastri
Two Time Iggy Award Winner: Edwards for Three!
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I think the chances of Mintz being an NBA star are pretty much zero... I think he can be a rotation player or even a starter eventually if he gets stronger and becomes a better shooter.I wish no ill will to Mintz at all. Unfortunately, my prediction if he comes out now and doesnt further develop his game, I suspect the following scenario will happen
1- He will go mid 2nd round
2- He will sign a two way contract
3- He will spend nearly all of the season in the G -League with only his couple cups of coffee.
4- Similar story in season 2.
5- He'll be in Europe for season 3.
He'll ultimately have a decent European career and make a little $, but will never be a star.
That's what I think happens if he stays in. My gut. If he comes back I think his chances of sticking in the league rise. His chances of becoming more than an average player in the league rise. Not sure how much, but they rise. In his particular case, not based on history but based on his skillset and his development potential, I don't think there is much chance that those odds go down by coming back.
This is my 2 cents. My own opinion. It's subjective and I know others may feel differently.
Both of those are things he can do at Syracuse or in the G League. Does he make more money or have more fun at Syracuse? I would guess money is a question, and having fun is a certainty.
Playing for a good Syracuse team in a solid basketball town at a basketball school sounds like about as much fun as a person can have.
Playing in Fort Wayne as a complete unknown sounds slightly better than flipping burgers at the truck stop.