The NBA Draft Thread

[buc em]

He don't. They hired a puppet lmao first NBA client haha

I googled him and there's literally zero information out there for him you search his name and it's his LinkedIn profile and his basketball recruiting profile from when he was in high school

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[pmatic]

It kind of doesn't make sense to hire an agent if you're considered a top 3 prospect unless said agent is well networked (which in Ball's case he apparently isn't). You're going to get a fixed salary at your draft slot, so why pay the agent?

 

[addict4sneakers]

It kind of doesn't make sense to hire an agent if you're considered a top 3 prospect unless said agent is well networked (which in Ball's case he apparently isn't). You're going to get a fixed salary at your draft slot, so why pay the agent?

What about endorsements?

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Still want to to capitalize on all possible avenues, I doubt many kids have the circle to handle that

 

[B Sox]

What about endorsements?

Jaylen Brown represents himself in NBA talks, and then hires representatives who specialize in specific departments for other stuff. For example, had a guy procure his deal with Adidas.

 

[addict4sneakers]

What about endorsements?

Jaylen Brown represents himself in NBA talks, and then hires representatives who specialize in specific departments for other stuff. For example, had a guy procure his deal with Adidas.

You're right.

I'm sure Jaylen has reps for this but an agent would need to coordinate workouts with teams, front you $, etc.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Summer League is going to be VICIOUS this year man. #CANTWAIT

 

[buc em]

Jaylen Brown represents himself in NBA talks, and then hires representatives who specialize in specific departments for other stuff. For example, had a guy procure his deal with Adidas.

Something tells me Lonzo won't be hiring people to do that

 

[dacomeup]

It kind of doesn't make sense to hire an agent if you're considered a top 3 prospect unless said agent is well networked (which in Ball's case he apparently isn't). You're going to get a fixed salary at your draft slot, so why pay the agent?

I think that there are still nuances in bonuses and the like, no? Would need to read more on the CBA to guarantee that. 

 

[B Sox]

Summer League is going to be VICIOUS this year man. #CANTWAIT

Are you gonna go?

 

[nick.]

Luke Kennard declared

 

[pmatic]

It kind of doesn't make sense to hire an agent if you're considered a top 3 prospect unless said agent is well networked (which in Ball's case he apparently isn't). You're going to get a fixed salary at your draft slot, so why pay the agent?

I think that there are still nuances in bonuses and the like, no? Would need to read more on the CBA to guarantee that. 

More times than not, teams would give teams the 120% of the draft slot. Only times they didn't that I remember were cheap teams like the Grizzlies and Bulls.

But in this current CBA, players get that 120% of the draft slot automatically, no negotiation needed.

 

[buc em]

Luke Kennard declared

Dude is gonna be a nice player

 

[ballinsam23]

Luke Kennard declared

Dude is gonna be a nice player

Agreed. Dude's a player, will have a long career.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Are you gonna go?

Of course. I am there every year until the day I die.

LLast year was my first and I felt like I was in basketball heaven

 

[MVP]

Hopefully Luke falls to the Lakers.

 

[ballinsam23]

After workouts no way he falls past 20.

 

[jadaqwest]

Latest Chad Ford Mock -- http://bit.ly/2nF8nBP

1. Celtics: Markelle Fultz
2. Suns: Lonzo Ball
3. Lakers: Josh Jackson
4. Magic: Malik Monk
5. Sixers: Dennis Smith
6. Knicks: Jayson Tatum
7. Kings: De'Aaron Fox
8. Wolves: Lauri Markkanen
9. Mavericks: Frank Ntilikina
10. Kings (via Pelicans): Jon Isaac
11. Pistons: Zach Collins
12. Hornets: Miles Bridges
13. Nuggets: Harry Giles
14. Heat: TJ Leaf

Why would the mavs pick f.ntilikina it makes no sense from highlights he's dennis schroeder dante exum 2.0 and how is harry giles that far up in the draft?

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Schroeder isn't a bad player plus he and Exum are still extremely young

Frank does seem like a roll of the dice though

 

[worldbeefreeg]

Exactly.

Anytime he faced NBA level prospects he killed them.


He's built like an ox and is a NBA level athlete, Ulis does nothing better than him on a basketball court.

Why would the mavs pick f.ntilikina it makes no sense from highlights he's dennis schroeder dante exum 2.0 and how is harry giles that far up in the draft?

I guareentee besides youtube you've never seen Frank play...

Gotta love when people give hot takes on European players who they have absolutely zero clue about. Like Frank in his limited minutes has shot 40% from three so Schroder....nah.

 

[B Sox]

This dude Lonzo just said he'd rather be on the Lakers than be the #1 pick in the draft.

 

[MVP]

This dude Lonzo just said he'd rather be on the Lakers than be the #1 pick in the draft.

Smart man

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

This dude Lonzo just said he'd rather be on the Lakers than be the #1 pick in the draft.

Interesting. They've been overtly talking about playing for the Lakers.. You can tell he wants to stay in LA

 

[nick.]

This dude Lonzo just said he'd rather be on the Lakers than be the #1 pick in the draft.

The Lakers won't have a draft pick tho

 

[kingjaffejo]

Lonzo aint dumb. But I am sure his daddy is telling him to say all of this. Lavar is really living through his kids