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[QUOTE="Doc5120, post: 1003212, member: 3594"]
I don't understand the "he's 22 or 23 years old" argument. A 22 yr old college player has the same, or perhaps even less miles on him than a 22 yr old NBA player who has been in the league for 2 yrs. An NBA season is essentially twice that of a college season. 82 games at 48 minutes apiece, travelling all over the country. Was Tim Duncan too old to draft when he came into the league? Was Patrick Ewing too old to draft when he came into the league? I'm not saying Cleanthony Early is even in the same stratosphere as those 2 guys. My point is, you can play in the NBA even if you come into the league at 22 or 23 yrs old. And you can probably add more value your 1st two seasons than most of these college frosh or sophs who jump early & need a year or two to develop their bodies and game. I've hated on Wichita St almost all season, but Cleanthony Early is a very good player who will contribute to an NBA team. Grant's potential is higher, but if I'm picking between the 2, I'm taking Early.
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