Originally Posted by
MarkD83
I was looking at this from the athletes perspective. If an athlete could get a multi year contract they would. The perspective you are pointing out is that a local store should be cautious of the multi year NIL deal which is a very valid point.
A local store would have to be on drugs to sign a multi-year deal. However, I was looking at it through an athlete's eyes. I suspect some will decide they will make more $ staying, even if they play less.
Of course, there is the other factor, which is long term (NBA) plans. It used to be jumping was for more exposure on the court, which will still weigh on player's decisions. But if the writing is on the wall that the NBA isn't in the future, no matter where you play, then I won't be surprised with less movement.
Like I said, next off season will be telling.
Q "Why do you like Duke, you didn't even go there." A "Because my art school didn't have a basketball team."