Originally Posted by
RelativeWays
Let's make one thing clear about the whole draft thing. If G is a 1st rounder because its a weak draft, then he is a late 1st rounder and could slide into the 2nd round. I don't think anyone here believes that so, we can assume its G's athleticism and potential that have him as a 1st rounder and thus would be a 1st rounder next year as well. If he goes higher this year because of the weak draft, he can also go higher next year by having a great senior season and tourney, finsihing AA and all that. Yes he can get injured, but he can also get injured during pre draft work outs too. Also an asteroid can hit the Earth and kill everyone. Lets look at the reasons for going vs staying.
*G goes pro because:
1. He's a guaranteed 1st rounder in a weak draft
2. he feels his college game has reached its potential
3. He feels he's at the age to start a pro career (not unreasonable at all)
4. He doesn't care about being picked by a team that needs him versus being picked best available and rides the bench. As long as he gets paid.
5. He's worried about injury
6. He doesn't honestly see Duke making a championship run (given that alot would ride on who we could recruit for PG, that could be true).
7. 3 years of college is enough...more than enough.
*G stays because
1. He's a guaranteed first rounder next year, why rush?
2. No burden of trying to lift the family out of the po house
3. He loves college
4. He thinks Duke has a legit shot at a national title and thats important to him
5. He wants a shot at being the big dog, he will be a preseason AA and K will taylor the offense for him. It'll be a 94 redux.
6. He wants to potentially raise his stock by perfomance and thus drafted by need, not best available.
7. No hurry to play for LAC or GS...thats like an 80 day trip to the dentist.
8. H can improve his game substantially before going to the next level.
I'm not saying one trumps the other, those are just the reasons I come up with. I think G is really considering all factors. I'll hate it if he leaves, but I sure as heck won't be mad at him. He'll always be a Blue Devil.