If my family was financially comfortable or secure, I would highly encourage my son to stay in college and play for the same school his dad and I played at. Go ahead and strive for a national championship - for most people, that’s ultimately far more meaningful and enjoyable than playing in the NBA (likely on a bad team) for a few years.
Other things I’d ask my son to consider:
- Continuing a family legacy is far more rewarding than playing an 80+ game NBA schedule where most of your teammates are several years older than you.
- Compare that with a <40 game college game schedule. Playing double the games really takes a toll on your body.
- True friends and real teammates are much harder to come by in the NBA.
- The higher you get drafted, the more likely you end up on a bad team. (See Tim Couch)
- Stay in Kentucky and go after your childhood dream and legacies related to your home state university. You will be loved forever and you will never be without work or friends for the rest of your life. You can inspire so many children in this state. Join with Mark Pope and let’s get Kentucky basketball back to being fun again and in our hearts forever.
- I stayed up late to watch games, I listened to Cawood and I kept my own box score.
- BBN and boosters will make sure NIL works to your son’s advantage and others where it is appropriate. Another year or two might help to get drafted on a better NBA team
- Your loved ones still live close by and they can get to see more of your games. Priceless.
- You can enjoy your early adulthood more by being around others your own age.
- These are just some of the things to think about as you decide. Now that I’m older, I know which path I would have chosen. I’d give myself every moment possible to hold on to my youthful adulthood - money, 80+basketball game schedules, the grind of the travel schedule, and all of those types of things can wait.
- You get one shot at a legacy - especially one you can share with your family! And the memories will last your lifetime.
Think it over and make the best decision for you and your family - then find peace in your heart. You will always be in our hearts! ❤️
Other things I’d ask my son to consider:
- Continuing a family legacy is far more rewarding than playing an 80+ game NBA schedule where most of your teammates are several years older than you.
- Compare that with a <40 game college game schedule. Playing double the games really takes a toll on your body.
- True friends and real teammates are much harder to come by in the NBA.
- The higher you get drafted, the more likely you end up on a bad team. (See Tim Couch)
- Stay in Kentucky and go after your childhood dream and legacies related to your home state university. You will be loved forever and you will never be without work or friends for the rest of your life. You can inspire so many children in this state. Join with Mark Pope and let’s get Kentucky basketball back to being fun again and in our hearts forever.
- I stayed up late to watch games, I listened to Cawood and I kept my own box score.
- BBN and boosters will make sure NIL works to your son’s advantage and others where it is appropriate. Another year or two might help to get drafted on a better NBA team
- Your loved ones still live close by and they can get to see more of your games. Priceless.
- You can enjoy your early adulthood more by being around others your own age.
- These are just some of the things to think about as you decide. Now that I’m older, I know which path I would have chosen. I’d give myself every moment possible to hold on to my youthful adulthood - money, 80+basketball game schedules, the grind of the travel schedule, and all of those types of things can wait.
- You get one shot at a legacy - especially one you can share with your family! And the memories will last your lifetime.
Think it over and make the best decision for you and your family - then find peace in your heart. You will always be in our hearts! ❤️
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