Jabari Parker: torn ACL (December 15)
Joel Embiid: broken foot (pre-season)
Julius Randle: broken tibia (first game of the season)
Also, "Boston guard and No. 6 pick Marcus Smart, Chicago forward and No. 11 pick Doug McDermott, and Charlotte forward and No. 9 pick Noah Vonleh are either injured or have missed time this season."
I think the NBA should reconsider its drafting policy, because it appears that most 19-year-olds are not physically mature enough to withstand the rigors of the NBA season. Put the limit at age 20.
The problem with one-and-done players in institutional terms is that they make a mockery of the idea of college athletics as a putative amateur endeavour. The advantage for the players is that even two years in the classroom --if they pay any attention, and can read at least at a high-school level--can be beneficial to star athletes whenever their career ends. (Most careers will end along with college eligibility.) They are also less likely to be victims of fraud and misplaced friendship with a better educational background.
Joel Embiid: broken foot (pre-season)
Julius Randle: broken tibia (first game of the season)
Also, "Boston guard and No. 6 pick Marcus Smart, Chicago forward and No. 11 pick Doug McDermott, and Charlotte forward and No. 9 pick Noah Vonleh are either injured or have missed time this season."
I think the NBA should reconsider its drafting policy, because it appears that most 19-year-olds are not physically mature enough to withstand the rigors of the NBA season. Put the limit at age 20.
The problem with one-and-done players in institutional terms is that they make a mockery of the idea of college athletics as a putative amateur endeavour. The advantage for the players is that even two years in the classroom --if they pay any attention, and can read at least at a high-school level--can be beneficial to star athletes whenever their career ends. (Most careers will end along with college eligibility.) They are also less likely to be victims of fraud and misplaced friendship with a better educational background.
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