Ha-ha, I first wrote "I bet..." and changed it to "I think..." because I knew someone would want to put money on it. Not gonna bet against JHS, I do think he does a lot of things well (just not great). And he's got NBA size.
I didn't really mean I wanted to put money on it, just that I think your are wrong on JHS. I'm confident JHS will have a LONG and successful career in the NBA.
He’s with San Antonio . He’s also been injured a lot. He could have hurt his stock too
He's 19 and thrust into a starting role. Remember how (supposedly) the pro scouts raved about him in the pro workout day? Then he goes out and has a great first year and he's being picked apart? Do you realize how much Steph Curry improved his footwork and ball handling after 3 years at Davidson? He became a pretty decent pro. Already had the shooting and range, but he improved his skills incredibly. JHS doesn't have that far to go to be a starting PG in the NBA. He's going to be fine. Starting by year 3... what would be his senior year of college.
I'm sticking with Kidd. I think they are almost identical size-wise and neither are/were incredible run and jump athletes. Kidd had to find ways to mask his defensive liabilities. I don't think JHS will ever be the open court maestro Kidd was, but he runs a half court offense well, has a better mid-range at this point and I think is also a better shooter.
Totally agree. And one of his greatest assets is his composure. He almost never seems sped up. You rarely see that in a freshman. The kid will be good in the NBA. I have no doubt.
I like the Kidd comparison. I'm not so sure on the open court maestro part. I saw JHS make some unbelievable reads and passes early in the year that our players weren't aware enough to catch. It looks to me like he has adjusted to that and has made things a bit more vanilla. And has taken the role of a scorer because of that. That should change in the NBA.
Hopefully he has good financial advisor. Might be tough to get a second big NBA contract.
Because you get to practice with NBA players(the best in the world) every day 24/7. You get access to the best doctors and trainers in the world 24/7. Basketball becomes your focus and only focus 24/7. No classes. No practice restrictions.
Mental maturity would be the only reason I would see for staying college. But Im willing to bet most 19-22 year guys don't take that into consideration. Lol.
Oscar was rumored to be 2 million I believe. Pretty good pay for a guy that isn’t what the league wants. TJD is better imho. Good post.
Jalen has something Romeo doesn’t. Attitude.
He’s a taller Deron Williams. Williams had a great 5-6 year run where he was on of the best PG’s in the league.
I Disagree, everybody is rushing him Let him enjoy being a 19yo.
Sometimes its just not about the money. Let JHS enjoy being a 19yo.
What would that extra year at IU have done for him (Other than lose him money)?
JHS‘s stock has risen due to his surprising shooting ability this year. He was not a known shooter and is shooting very well this year. Highly unlikely he could replicate that next year and his stock would fall. He was 42% over his first 18 games from 3. Over his last 12 games he’s 18% from 3.
Lol incredible to be so dumb. In the NBA, it’s literally his job to work on his game. No BS schoolwork to deal with, just basketball. He made the correct decision. Ignorant to suggest otherwise.
What’s not true? You are telling me that if your kid was a projected 1st round pick, you would encourage him to come back to school to work on his game?
Why do you think everyone is rushing him? Maybe the NBA is his dream. Maybe he would rather practice than go to classes. I don’t know…
Exactly, he has been a good team player no complaints but not like a kid from Indiana that grew up dreaming to play here. He made me think of a NBA '' rent a player'' a team trades for on free agency coming up to make a championship run. He has reminded me of a pro player from the start.
if he was 19y0 ,he may not be mentally and physically ready to play with adults. If he has a chance to work on his game enjoy being a teenager. What is the hurry.? If he needed insurance I would insure his career, What ur telling me is all about making money.
I agree with you about the money but it will still be there. There are some kids who don't like school and yes then go after the money, EX Wesley of SA, there are some kids whose parents do not need the money, who have a chance to get bigger and stronger. get mentally right to be in the adult world. Let him be a teenager, the NBA will be there. Some kids are not ready for the easy money.
You're just saying what you want, not what's reality. He will get to work on his game, FAR more in the NBA with more and better specialists. No restrictions on coaching, practice time, class demands, etc... I took my son on a bball vacation back to IN one summer. Went to Bankers Life to look around and happened to catch a George Hill workout, and it was cool to watch. Just him and the HC working 1 on 1 on particular situations for an hour+. Can't even do that in college.
These are incredibly ignorant takes. You don’t mess with a sure thing. He doesn’t have any reason at all to stay. Risk is a really big factor. Kkott hit it on the head. Can’t even have contact with your coaches in the summer.
Absolutely correct. If his dream is to play basketball then he should be advised to go. The only way he doesn’t improve more with a year in the NBA over another year in college is if he decides not to work on his craft.
Plus, all the while you are doing that, at 19 and with a few million in the bank plus any endorsements, you might find a way to still have some fun while you're doing that. This is what he's wanted since he was a young kid and now that dream is a couple months away and you want him to delay it? Sure I could have my dream job, but instead I think I'll keep doing what I've been working on for the last several years to prepare for it. I'd love to have him back next year, but it makes no sense in his situation. I could buy the argument for TJD to return more easily and I don't think he should either.
