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RE: LeBron calls for NBA to develop alternative development system to NCAA
(03-12-2018 07:40 AM)Chappy Wrote: If I ran the NBA, I would establish an invitation-only academy where we would invite the top 25-50 graduating high school prospects each year. They'd spend one year on-site working out, scrimmaging, taking classes on things like health and finance, and being evaluated by scouts from all NBA teams. They would not be paid a salary but all expenses would be covered. At the end of the year, they'd be draft eligible. Here's the part where I'd need NCAA cooperation; if they are not drafted, they could go play college ball, and hope to be drafted at a later date, but at least they'd have an opportunity to earn a degree.
Interesting idea but hard to monetize and not as effective as playing 50 games in the G League vs players with NBA experience or considered significant talents.
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