Givony on Sheppard
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If he’s in the lottery, he’s gone after this year. I’ve saw many people who believe he comes back regardless of where he is in the draft but that’s not gonna happen. If he is anywhere but the lottery, I think we have about a 75% chance of getting him for a second year. How fun would he and Perry be playing together?
I love how the NBA guys always hope our guys go pro early.
If we don't win the title, Sheppard's coming back. I'll bet three months of my posting rights to anyone who wants a slice of that action, but I'm not betting into the void. If someone out there thinks Sheppard leaves after year one and simultaneously leaves Kentucky titleless, then they can bet 3 months of their posting rights against me. But I'm not betting against no one.
So for those of you guys who are certain he's gone, put it on the table and make the bet. Sheppard's not leaving here unless we win it in April.
If we don't win the title, Sheppard's coming back. I'll bet three months of my posting rights to anyone who wants a slice of that action, but I'm not betting into the void. If someone out there thinks Sheppard leaves after year one and simultaneously leaves Kentucky titleless, then they can bet 3 months of their posting rights against me. But I'm not betting against no one.
So for those of you guys who are certain he's gone, put it on the table and make the bet. Sheppard's not leaving here unless we win it in April.
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I don’t try to hide it, I’m as selfish a UK fan as there is. I hope he stays at least two years.
Givony rarely tries to push any Duke players out early; I’m sure his ESPN association is not a factor….
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Filipowski turned down top 15 pick status to come back to Duke, and he has no emotional attachments to Duke.
Sheppard is probably the most emotionally attached player in the history of our program. If we win the title in April, I could see him saying, "mission accomplished" and leaving, but if we don't bring the trophy back to Lexington, he's coming back.
At the end of the season, if Reed is guaranteed to be in the lottery, then he should 100% go. I don't know Reed nor his family personally, but they seem like smart enough people to make that obvious decision.
Jeff Sheppard’s occupation is a professional financial advisor.. If Reed is projected lottery, he’s gone IMO. .
I do believe that if he is projected lottery; then title or not he will be NBA bound. Is that a stipulation to be added to a friendly wager ? Lol
Everyone talks about “lottery pick” being the cutoff line. I disagree. Why? Because these are PROJECTIONS (educated GUESSES). Lots of guys in that projected in that 10-15 range fall into the 20’s (or worse). Last year a guy projected top 8 fell to around 20 and has been playing in the G-league.
I think a BIG factor should be “if I stay, what do NBA teams want to see from me next year to move up 10 spots?”, and is that doable.
So I think the cutoff may be more like top 10 picks (projected).
I think a BIG factor should be “if I stay, what do NBA teams want to see from me next year to move up 10 spots?”, and is that doable.
So I think the cutoff may be more like top 10 picks (projected).
Sheppard will pull Oscar-level money next year through NIL.
2025:
NPOY.
SEC player of the year.
Top 10 pick.
Leads the nation in assists.
His skillset isn't going to suddenly depreciate (this dude isn't Doron Lamb who's stock is solely contingent on how well he shoots). His ceiling is a slightly lesser version of Stockton. His floor is Kirk Hinrich.
With no title in April, he's coming back, fellas.
2025:
NPOY.
SEC player of the year.
Top 10 pick.
Leads the nation in assists.
His skillset isn't going to suddenly depreciate (this dude isn't Doron Lamb who's stock is solely contingent on how well he shoots). His ceiling is a slightly lesser version of Stockton. His floor is Kirk Hinrich.
With no title in April, he's coming back, fellas.
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Mmmm. Big ole bucket of wishful thinking.
I believe we get 2 years out of him, unless we win the title this year! Could see his family taking out an insurance policy out on him similar to what Mike Bibby’s family did prior to the 97/98 season
You’ve saw what?
Get out of here @NociHTTP!!
I live mortgage free, not rent free because I own you at this point. 😊
Good comparison's there. He's the rare player that does everything really well. A coaches dream.
Don’t know who that person is but I was just messin’ with ya. All in fun.
He's definitely in the top in emotional attachment, but I'd say there were others who were very attached.
Don't follow the NBA so don't follow any former UK players after they leave here.. With that,, and me being selfish,, if he leaves after one year without at minimum a final 4,, then he'll go down as any other player that leaves early.. Not special..
You're so paranoid you get people here mixed up. Or you didn't make it past the 5th grade. Which one is it? You own nothing, you haven't proved anything, you've made yourself to be the fool you are. In fact you're so paranoid you created a username with SIXTEEN characters in it. Maybe you were trying to think of one, and thought "hey I'm 16 in the noggin". Do you know what my username means?
Angry in this new year, are we? 😊
This just confirmed the other account is you. Thanks! 😁
I might not own a lot, but I own every thought in your head.
I can't stand the NBA, but if we win the title this year he needs to go unless he wants to come back, which would shock me to no end. He's phenomenal.
Knowing/believing he is likely gone makes me want Cal to let him fire WAY more shots/threes when open. Seems to pass up several shots.
He would be a Kentucky Fool to come back if he is getting drafted in the lottery - title or no title.
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“Reed needs to go to the NBA unless he wants to come back. Tune in at 6 for a full report. Back to you Jim.”
You’ve saw what?
Obviously a typo. He meant 'seent'.
Of course it is. It's the past tense of seen.
I don’t see why his ceiling has to be below Stockton. Ceilings can be pretty high.
I agree. I think he comes back unless the cats win it all, even then he still might return. I don't get why everyone is so sure he leaves.
The NIL money is a non issue. He will get that here or wherever he is. We use a former UK player in our advertising. We call it endorsement money now. That's also what we call the money we spend on current players. The NCAA calls it NIL though. Our accountant calls it advertising allotment.
But I would not be surprised to see Sheppard return. I also won't be surprised for him to go.
Edited to add; It's not a non issue. If there was still no NIL money then the decision to go is east. Having that money gives reason to consider staying.
But I would not be surprised to see Sheppard return. I also won't be surprised for him to go.
Edited to add; It's not a non issue. If there was still no NIL money then the decision to go is east. Having that money gives reason to consider staying.
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I’m actually wrong, just looked it up and it’s really a word. 😂 That’s why I’m a History teacher, I reckon.
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