In my preparation for the Germany-Turkey match (which consisted of placing a bet and reading sports news) I read a story on Brandon Jennings possibly bypassing one-year in college to play in Europe.
Well, I already like the guy because his flattop is fly enough, that had he been around Philadelphia in 1989, he could have made a cameo in Bel Biv Devoe's 'Poison' video. Bottom line, the flattop shows a confidence that is rare, and could be the greatest blessing for the future of college basketball.
I must start by saying that I am in favor of paying college athletes when they participate in sports that make the university and sponsors unknown quantities of money. The value of these players clearly surpasses the value of a four-year education. In my opinion, the whole system is a sham and a pathetic pr stunt. Seeing as how the system will never be changed, I must not rant more about this.
But. I will rant about a few things.
If phenoms went to Europe instead of one-year in college:
1) it would strengthen teams by allowing for better development of all the players, as well as decrease the distractions that the rest of the team would have to endure
3) coaches would have to actually coach (e.g. frank martin, tim floyd, thadd motta, jim calhoon, etc.), and not just rely on their one and done [paid] talent
2) there would be less ncaa rules infractions
3) these phenoms would be humbled, and would thus likely mature better. this means that we can let the europeans take care of our kwame browns and william avery's
Just think how good Brandon Jennings would be if he knew the metric system, had the taste for fine wines and cheeses, and had lived in a culture that didn't glorify him as much as they do a foootball/tennis/rugby player...
I read the other day that wikipedia will be the basis of all education in the future. Mr. Jennings will clearly have the money to buy a computer. Go to Europe Brandon, and take all the arrogant, immature, and untested 'phenoms' with you so we don't have to read and write about them in our second sport.
Okay, the match has started, i must go.
How good will Brandon Jennings be once he has experienced fine wine, cheese, and siestas...
3 comments:
Some euro flair regarding the draft - how will this game translate to the league...?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEYvgvsO82w&eurl=http://dimemag.com/
and how awkward is the ball they use?
"If he knew the metric system" , "Mr Jennings will clearly have the money to buy a computer" Ahahahaha, that is just awesome.
"How good will Brandon Jennings be once he has experienced fine wine, cheese, and siestas..." That's the greatest sentence I've read in some time.
Eric - your European jingoism has made me giddy. hilarious yet salient post.
However, i feel the metric system and a more 'cultured' approach has the potential to turn Jenning's game into a more stoic approach, not the playground style he now brings. Let's stick with his House-Party box hair cut...I'm worried he'd be rockin' the faux-hawk with a year in Europe and fine cheeses and siestas.
Word, shows how out of it I am, I haven't even checked out the old blog in two days.
First, if you walk down broadway this style is out in full force; kudos to BJ for rocking a look that ISN'T a faux hawk. If his game is as bold we'll be in fine shape.
Also I have to second ADS, and say, based on the ball alone, euro ball has a few steps to go.
Finally, I enjoy kids feeling like hotshots and then getting shut down by (KU) teams that play. On the other hand, there is something about NBA players balling against high schoolers that's fun to watch, it's alittle like watching tiger play golf...
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