Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[OHIORANGES]

Meatloaf said things

 

[Scotch]

Meatloaf said things

His name is Robert Paulson.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The fact that we’re having this debate is all the more reason for him to come back. And I’m usually always in the camp for kids to go get paid, but now they can stay, get paid, and especially in Judah’s situation, improve their stock. This isn’t like previous players we’ve had that already maxed out. Judah has loads of untapped potential. Yes, he can reach it in the G League too, but there’s a risk that he gets lost in the shuffle. At Syracuse he will be playing 35 minutes a night, in the ACC with the ability to hone his skills, and showcase them.

This is where I'm at. I'm a huge proponent of dude's getting their bag as early and often as possible as a general rule.

Judah's calculus feels different though. I'll root for him if he stays in the draft, but I genuinely believe he can snag way more upside with a big year of college ball. I don't see that same opportunity for everybody.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

His name is Robert Paulson.

Saw an interview about him and a buddy being right near the JFK assassination when he was a kid.
Found it:

 

[RF2044]

It’s been complete radio silence for a very long time here. All social media, and other information seems to be trending toward him staying in the draft. At this point I have no idea how this will shake out, but it’s certainly not trending toward us.

That's the way that it's looked for a long time, given how quiet the Mintz camp has been. Have to assume he's staying in.

 

[PauliePeppas]

I'm not so sure of that. I think he is waiting to hear something that he hasn't heard yet.

Yup, .and I dont think that comes a day before deadline…

 

[SUFan44]

I'm not so sure of that. I think he is waiting to hear something that he hasn't heard yet.

It's an interesting thing to watch unfold.

How many times do you need to be told "we like you but we can't guarantee we will pick you" before you realize the answer to your question isn't the one you want to hear?

And after you hear this answer over and over again, how much do you believe the hype from the outside (i.e. the guy on Instagram who keeps pumping him up, or the agents/personnel that would benefit from him making any amount of money and don't care about the best decision for the kid) over the intel that you're receiving from the teams themselves?

Interesting game of chicken being played. I hope it works out regardless of the decision, but I think it's clear what that decision should be and what the feedback received has been.

(Please do not take this the wrong way - I do want what's best for the kid, but I'm of the opinion that if you're leaving for a non-guaranteed 2-way contract and a possible late 2nd round pick, it's not the right decision in the new NIL world.)

 

[TheHaze315]

Really hope something is announced tonight. Every 20 minutes I’m back in here.

 

[SUFan44]

Really hope something is announced tonight. Every 20 minutes I’m back in here.

The Willy Wonka "suspense is terrible" meme was my favorite, because it's true.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Meatloaf said things

Don't let your meat loaf.

 

[RF2044]

Don't let your meat loaf.

What if it says things?

 

[orangefog]

To be clear, that line was sung by Ellen Foley (aka Billie Young from Night Court).

 

[dasher]

It's an interesting thing to watch unfold.

How many times do you need to be told "we like you but we can't guarantee we will pick you" before you realize the answer to your question isn't the one you want to hear?

And after you hear this answer over and over again, how much do you believe the hype from the outside (i.e. the guy on Instagram who keeps pumping him up, or the agents/personnel that would benefit from him making any amount of money and don't care about the best decision for the kid) over the intel that you're receiving from the teams themselves?

Interesting game of chicken being played. I hope it works out regardless of the decision, but I think it's clear what that decision should be and what the feedback received has been.

(Please do not take this the wrong way - I do want what's best for the kid, but I'm of the opinion that if you're leaving for a non-guaranteed 2-way contract and a possible late 2nd round pick, it's not the right decision in the new NIL world.)

LOL How many of us have done that with a member of the opposite sex?

 

[Cuse_NYC]

The more I think about this, I feel like he’s coming back. There would be no reason to wait to say I’m staying in the draft. The guys that are dropping out aren’t the one’s he should worry about.

 

[OHIORANGES]

His name is Robert Paulson.

I’m pretty sure you mean was

 

[llandz]

Take yourself out of the shoes of a 19 year old, and put on your own shoes. Now, have you ever really wanted to do something SOOO badly that you toss and turn at night trying to make the right decision? You might know deep down what that decision is, and it is not to do it, but deep down you really want to. You have been dreaming of it, and it is just within your grasp. OOOO. You want it.
Now put on the shoes of a 19 year old who is making what is probably the biggest decision of his life. More so than where to go to college.
And that is what is going on.

 

[SUFan44]

Take yourself out of the shoes of a 19 year old, and put on your own shoes. Now, have you ever really wanted to do something SOOO badly that you toss and turn at night trying to make the right decision? You might know deep down what that decision is, and it is not to do it, but deep down you really want to. You have been dreaming of it, and it is just within your grasp. OOOO. You want it.
Now put on the shoes of a 19 year old who is making what is probably the biggest decision of his life. More so than where to go to college.
And that is what is going on.

Yes. I get it. That’s what parents are for, in my opinion. To provide reason and ration to a 19-year old making a life altering decision. Not saying it will boil down to what a parent says because you want the kid to make his own decision… but you can provide perspectives and reality to the situation that Instagram and other agents cannot.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[orange79]

To be clear, that line was sung by Ellen Foley (aka Billie Young from Night Court).

I knew that when the song came out, yet every time I hear it, I say "Wow!"

 

[kingtidge]

Meatloaf said things

I saw meatloaf get hit in the chest with a meatloaf once...

It was on stage and big chunks of loaf went through his unbuttoned frilly shirt and flew out the shirt arms.

He left the stage and didn't come back out. The show didn't go on...

SUNY Oswego Meat Loaf memories Archives

thephilfactor.com

“He’s a good guy and didn’t deserve that.”​

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“You’re right. He didn’t. We were all young, and most of us pretty stupid back then.”​

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“(Person’s name) baked a meatloaf the night before Springfest and strategically threw it at Meatloaf during his performance.”​

 

[jdubs30]

The more I think about this, I feel like he’s coming back. There would be no reason to wait to say I’m staying in the draft. The guys that are dropping out aren’t the one’s he should worry about.

I think dasher is on the money when he says he’s waiting to hear certain things from NBA teams.

Judah clearly wants to go, if he was going to stay he already say he’s back. I think it’s going to come down to getting a promise (or some other assurance) before the deadline tomorrow; if he gets it, he’s gone

 

[RF2044]

I think dasher is on the money when he says he’s waiting to hear certain things from NBA teams.

Judah clearly wants to go, if he was going to stay he already say he’s back. I think it’s going to come down to getting a promise (or some other assurance) before the deadline tomorrow; if he gets it, he’s gone

Agreed.

What he'll do if he DOESN'T get those type of assurances is the million dollar question.

 

[Dick_in_MI]

OK, I know that everybody is all stressed out about the whole "will he stay or will he go" thing, especially as it pertains to having a top-flight point guard next year. Well, I'm here to tell you that your old buddy Uncle Dick has it covered.

I just returned from shooting outside in 90 degree heat and you'd be shocked at how many jumpers I made in a row. I know that I sure was. 3-pointers? Not exactly; I've got a shoulder thing going on this week, but unguarded from 12 feet? I was automatic, or as close as you're going to get out of the likes of me.

For those of you longing for the days of Tyler Ennis walking it up, I WILL walk it up. I'll also get some rebounds if the ball comes directly into my hands. Old Uncle Dick doesn't have the same vertical leap that he had when he was 18. But who does?

I know what you are saying: "Wow! this is awesome but do you actually have any eligibility?" Well, who is to say, know what I mean? Besides, there should be some sort of special thing about an SU alum celebrating his 50th reunion this year, right?

Finally, I am announcing right now that I WILL take NIL $$$. Whatever Jesse turned down, send it my way. I'm not proud. No need to get the IRS involved; unmarked bills in a stack of pizza boxes from The Varsity will work just fine.

So feel free to relax now and go have a beverage of your choice. I've got SU's back.

 

[Day2]

Yes. I get it. That’s what parents are for, in my opinion. To provide reason and ration to a 19-year old making a life altering decision. Not saying it will boil down to what a parent says because you want the kid to make his own decision… but you can provide perspectives and reality to the situation that Instagram and other agents cannot.

What if the parent agrees with the kid?

 

[Jake]

Don't confuse that with me being optimistic. I just have no idea.

Yup very well could be the case. And I wouldn’t put it past an agent to leverage a team to “leak that he might be their pick” to convince him to stay in the draft. Agents don’t get a pct of NIL, they do get a piece of your nba/g league deal.