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LeBron: Stop recruiting LeBron Jr.

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by mr. 13 in 33, Feb 25, 2015.

  1. mr. 13 in 33

    mr. 13 in 33 Member

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    http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/1...empts-recruit-10-year-old-son-lebron-james-jr
     
  2. Aleron

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    It's kinda lame they're praying on the future financial situation of these young kids (obviously that doesn't apply to Lebron Jnr, but the others)
     
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  3. RESINator

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    It's cringeworthy when you know >95% of the time, the sons of all these NBA greats grow up to never make it to the NBA or fail in their Father's footsteps.

    LeBron should be protecting his kids from future disappointment.
     
  4. daywalker02

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    It is nearly impossible to duplicate a multiple MVP's success.

    This is a large looming shadow. A kid making the NBA is a success story itself no matter who his parents are.
     
  5. T-macsterful1

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    I feel like the most successful family of basketball players was the Barry's. Outside of that one was always far superior to the other. Steph is clearly better then his father ever was. A kid like Wiggins shows much more potential than his father had already. Wiggins has potential to be a bigtime baller as we've seen him show up against his best competition (especially harden this week).

    At Lebron James Jr.'s age he should just be having fun. Maybe he never really hits that growth spurt and never really develops the physical tools necessary to excel at any level beyond highschool....
     
  6. apollo33

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    why is it cringeworthy, NBA greats are like 1 in a couple of million. it's not like basketball skills are passed down in genetics. Maybe these kids just aren't as passionate about the sport as their fathers and that's perfectly okay.
     
  7. Invisible Fan

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    Jr is getting Hairclub for Men flyers at 10? :eek:
     
  8. Major

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    This seems easy enough to address, at least in Lebron James' case. He should just report anyone who offers his kid a scholarship or attempts to recruit him to the NCAA. That will stop it pretty quickly.
     
  9. Buck Turgidson

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    Yep, I get what you're saying, but this is not the usual kid. No AAU coach will be able to chisel into his life and family, they don't need the promise of future money, he won't be stalked by street agents at the age of 14, etc....
     
  10. Spacemoth

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    On the other hand, scouts know for sure that Dwyane Wade Jr. is not ready to be recruited.

    His second jaw hasn't even grown in yet!
     
  11. Exiled

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    Dwight can recruit an entire college's team with his kids
     
  12. Aleron

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    Mychal and Klay aren't that far apart, career wasn't long, but he was good early on, best season of 21-12
     
  13. i3artow i3aller

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    Crazy....
     
  15. Rox11

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    I don't see a problem, maybe he can meet up with lb son in the children music club...

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  16. Kwame

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    What's LBJ gonna say when he finds out Maury is maintaining flexibility to target Lebron Jr in 2025?
     
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  17. Aleron

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    The NCAA should make it so that anyone signed prior to their 15th birthday has the right to void the agreement if they so choose to.
     
  18. Major

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    You can't actually sign until your senior year. Everything prior is non-valid verbal agreements that either side can just bail on.

    The Ryan Boatright story is ridiculous. He committed to USC in 2007. It was completely meaningless and the coach that recruited him is long gone anyway. The new coach had no interest in him and just never bothered to contact him again. He ended up at UConn.
     
  19. lucnguye92

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    Can you imagine the scouting reports on these 10 year old prospects?

    "Tremendous lift with a 2 inch vertical. Demonstrates charisma and leadership on the court by tucking in shirt and setting an example. Does not crumble under pressure, did not cry when team faltered in the second half. Possible volume-shooter, attempting 1.5 shots per game."
     
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  20. Ziggy

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    Lulz. Everyone is butthurt again about something. C'mon. Most parents would be like... umm... free college? Brush your teeth, sign the damn offer sheet and I'll meet you upstairs in 15 for a bedtime story. Yes I know they cant technically sign but c'mon.
     

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