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Originally posted by inferno360
I think that an age limit is obviously the issue that could be discussed for ages, on the one hand, the NCAA would probably get fed quality talent, and I would probably tune in before the sweet 16, on the other, we wouldn't have been blessed with the likes of KG, Kobe, LeBron, and the like.
It seems to still be alright that the players have the choice whether or not to go pro straight from high school, because they do realize that if they aren't good enough they should go to play college ball, and develop.
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A couple things.
First, we WOULD have been blessed with those players. The difference is we would have seen them dominate for two-four years of college and let them develop there. KG was a good player when he was drafted, but it still took him several years to reach what he would have if he went to college first. Same with Kobe.
Second, you say that because of their choice, many realize they aren't good enough and go to school. That is true, but many others either don't realize this, or think they are really that good, or just go for the paycheck.
Imagine if Kwame Brown had spent two years in school, developed properly, and dominated like he would have. He would have still been a #1 overall pick most likely, but with more developed skills and without the three wasted years he has spent with Washington.
An age limit is definately needed.