Semaj to the NBA

[Juice]

I've never seen him in person up close, but I'm surprised. I always thought Dez looked like a proper SF (for college). If they are wanting him to be a point guard, well…I think he's screwed with the NBA. I'm sure he'll land somewhere and make money doing what he does because he's got some grit and is gifted.

You've got to be at least 6'7'' to play SF in the league. If he played SF in the NBA he would be asked to guard Lebron, Carmelo, etc. who would all physically abuse him.

[Xavier]

You've got to be at least 6'7'' to play SF in the league. If he played SF in the NBA he would be asked to guard Lebron, Carmelo, etc. who would all physically abuse him.

Sirthought said as much in his post. He said he is a good SF for college but screwed with the NBA. I do agree with him (and you) that he never stood a chance in the NBA but he will make money oversees I am sure.

[profson]

At the combine Semaj measured 6'1.5" in bare feet and 6'3.25" in shoes. http://www.nbadraft.net/2014-nba-dra...e-measurements

[Juice]

Sirthought said as much in his post. He said he is a good SF for college but screwed with the NBA. I do agree with him (and you) that he never stood a chance in the NBA but he will make money oversees I am sure.

And that's the best part about all of this is that Semaj, Dez, etc. will all make a ton more money than we ever dreamed of at their age. If not making the NBA is a failure, then they picked the right way to "fail".

[DoubleD86]

And that's the best part about all of this is that Semaj, Dez, etc. will all make a ton more money than we ever dreamed of at their age. If not making the NBA is a failure, then they picked the right way to "fail".

Not to mention doing so getting to play a game they love, often times in countries that I dream of visiting one day.

I will never understand the American college basketball fan's view of being a professional in Europe as some huge failure or disappointment. Yes, it is not the NBA, but still a heck of a way to earn a living. Only a select few can say ending up in Europe is a failure, and those usually end up there for non-basketball reasons.

[LA Muskie]

Not to mention doing so getting to play a game they love, often times in countries that I dream of visiting one day.

I will never understand the American college basketball fan's view of being a professional in Europe as some huge failure or disappointment. Yes, it is not the NBA, but still a heck of a way to earn a living. Only a select few can say ending up in Europe is a failure, and those usually end up there for non-basketball reasons.

I know two guys who played professionally in Europe. For the VAST majority of players it is not a particularly positive long-term experience, although the short-term opportunity to expand horizons and see the world make up for most of the short-term downside. Long term, the stars do very well and generally are treated very well (so long as they remain healthy). Everyone else? Not so much...

[D-West & PO-Z]

At the combine Semaj measured 6'1.5" in bare feet and 6'3.25" in shoes. http://www.nbadraft.net/2014-nba-dra...e-measurements

I still dont understand why it matters what their height is without shoes. They going to start playing shoeless at some point? Its not like one guy has shoes with a 5inch heel and another with a 2inch. So dumb.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

I think it is mainly a reach thing. You simply can't augment your reach like you can your height with different shoes.

I still dont understand why it matters what their height is without shoes. They going to start playing shoeless at some point? Its not like one guy has shoes with a 5inch heel and another with a 2inch. So dumb.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I know two guys who played professionally in Europe. For the VAST majority of players it is not a particularly positive long-term experience, although the short-term opportunity to expand horizons and see the world make up for most of the short-term downside. Long term, the stars do very well and generally are treated very well (so long as they remain healthy). Everyone else? Not so much...

Yeah, it is surprisingly easy to play professional basketball in Europe, just means you might play somewhere shitty and not make a lot. I guarantee that the walk ons on XU's team could play professionally somewhere if they really wanted to. They wont be playing in the good leagues or making the type of money Semaj would be but they could do it.

I also agree its not a failure to play in Europe. Sign me up for a million dollar a year failure.