Class of 2022 PG Dior Johnson (NY / CA)

[UpstateSM]

imho, if they would allow the handful of kids like dior their right to work, rather than forcing them into a quasi indentured servant status for a year, then for the vast majority of student-athletes, college athletics might actually approach its ideal

I think NIL is a major step forward for college athletics. It's been kind of a no-brainer for a while now.

 

[moqui]

I think NIL is a major step forward for college athletics. It's been kind of a no-brainer for a while now.

it's a no brainer but it is not a major step. not even close

 

[Cuserulz]

this is going to be poorly received, but i believe it wholeheartedly:

if you're encouraging him to do this, you aren't a fan of the program at all.

feel free to bitch and moan at me, but i'm right and you're not.

So, correct me if I'm wrong here, what you seem to be saying is that in order to be a fan of the program I have to put selfish desires above what may be in the best interest of this young man or any other recruits?

 

[dasher]

Well now you’re ignoring my personal selfish motives and wishes. Can’t have that but you make a valid point

No one was running the kid down. He is not in high school right now. It's October. The staff has reached out to him but they can't get in touch with him. Now, maybe there is a reasonable explanation for all of that. But to point it out is not being disloyal to the kid. It's pointing out a troublesome sign. We all hope that it gets rectified soon.

 

[721Comstock]

No one was running the kid down. He is not in high school right now. It's October. The staff has reached out to him but they can't get in touch with him. Now, maybe there is a reasonable explanation for all of that. But to point it out is not being disloyal to the kid. It's pointing out a troublesome sign. We all hope that it gets rectified soon.

Yeah, this doesn’t look great.

IIRC, last kid who went totally radio silent on the staff was TT.

Ponderous.

 

[jdubs30]

It’s one thing if he wasn’t in school but was still in contact with the staff ... but yeah if the staff can’t even get a hold of him that’s not good!

 

[CuseMan4]

I’ll be pretty surprised if he makes it to campus at this point. I’d be pretty happy with Starling and Gayle. That would be a great haul in the backcourt regardless. Not to mention those guys are really talented and probably multiple year players rather than one and dones

 

[Scott11]

I hope this kid does not overplay his hand and is getting good advice. He is not a manchild like Zion or even Jarace Walker. He has the body of a high school kid. He needs to get healthy, get experience and get stronger. And a high school education would be beneficial as well. He would get eaten alive today in the G League or in Europe by grown ass men.

While I hope he goes to Cuse because I am a fan, I think it is the best thing for him to go there for a year, achieve the goals I referenced above and still put some $ in his pocket with the new rules. How many high school guards have taken the non college route and had a long NBA career?

 

[Trueblue25]

For those wondering if he reads this board, I assure you he does and it’s always better to operate under that assumption regardless.

 

[UpstateSM]

It would be painful to see him in the league without coming here first. Kid would be a generational talent the day he steps on campus. Fingers crossed

 

[CuseFaninVT]

For those wondering if he reads this board, I assure you he does and it’s always better to operate under that assumption regardless.

Yeah, I don't care. If he's basing a decision like this on his feelings about my posts, then he's got a failed decision making process.

 

[GooseMutt]

Yeah, I don't care. If he's basing a decision like this on his feelings about my posts, then he's got a failed decision making process.

Do you kick puppies that are in your way?

 

[Trueblue25]

Yeah, I don't care. If he's basing a decision like this on his feelings about my posts, then he's got a failed decision making process.

I didn’t look into the context of why it was brought up if he looks at the forum or not, was just directing the post generally.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Do you kick puppies that are in your way?

No, I love puppies. They do what their told, and rarely have entourages that help them make decisions.

 

[UpstateSM]

16 year olds - notoriously good decision makers. Give me a break

 

[721Comstock]

No, I love puppies. They do what their told, and rarely have entourages that help them make decisions.

Yeah, that 2nd part is true.

 

[Cusesky8214]

This thread has taken a strange turn...can someone make a poll if he's going to make it to campus or not so we can see where most of us stand instead of this wackiness. No one has bashed this kid and I'm pretty sure everyone wants him in orange...but actions tend to speak louder then words and this kids actions lately are throwing up red flags.

 

[dasher]

For those wondering if he reads this board, I assure you he does and it’s always better to operate under that assumption regardless.

if that is the case...hey Dior. call the coaches.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeDW]

So, correct me if I'm wrong here, what you seem to be saying is that in order to be a fan of the program I have to put selfish desires above what may be in the best interest of this young man or any other recruits?

So we’re NOT supposed to hope good players come to Syracuse. Got it.

This place is weird.

 

[dasher]

I don't know what this means? Is there any good news in that? I could use it.

 

[Forloveoforange]

I don't know what this means? Is there any good news in that? I could use it.

I think it suggests possibly that his injury support needs have lessened.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[JLine]

I hope this kid does not overplay his hand and is getting good advice. He is not a manchild like Zion or even Jarace Walker. He has the body of a high school kid. He needs to get healthy, get experience and get stronger. And a high school education would be beneficial as well. He would get eaten alive today in the G League or in Europe by grown ass men.

While I hope he goes to Cuse because I am a fan, I think it is the best thing for him to go there for a year, achieve the goals I referenced above and still put some $ in his pocket with the new rules. How many high school guards have taken the non college route and had a long NBA career?

I think I agree, to a certain extent. The last thing I want to see is him go the way of Telfair, but in reality, a one year detour at Syracuse isn't going to effect his future in the league all that much. He can work on his body all the same as a pro, and even more so with a paycheck coming in, if that's what he desires to do.

 

[Gotothehole]

I think I agree, to a certain extent. The last thing I want to see is him go the way of Telfair, but in reality, a one year detour at Syracuse isn't going to effect his future in the league all that much. He can work on his body all the same as a pro, and even more so with a paycheck coming in, if that's what he desires to do.

This does not look good at all. The Rich Paul crew in the background. Gerry needs to be on his game here and not repeat the mistakes of past. We all know how that turned out