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Message: [QUOTE="Madbiker, post: 2133346, member: 312"] The NBA has changed. They used to want more developed skills and guys who could contribute right away. Now it's all based on potential and they will give 3 year guaranteed contracts for over $1 million per year to guys who aren't even close to being able to contribute and either go to the D league or sit on the bench. Most of the selections between 16-30 end up in the D league and are out of the NBA after their rookie contract expires. I have no problem with any college kid leaving early IF they are taken in the 1st round and get the guaranteed contract for at least $3 million. The ones who leave without the knowledge they will be a 1st rounder IMO would be better off staying in school and developing their skills. In my view Grant made a huge mistake leaving to be 2nd rounder. Even today he is making half of what Ennis is getting paid when it was highly likely he would have gone 1st round the next year. [/QUOTE]