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P.s. Jermaine O'Neil is one of the most ignorant players I have ever heard. He makes ridiculous statement after ridiculous statement. The Guy never was educated. His whole life view is what he's learned or observed from high school while being a NBA scouted talent. How real is that? The average american experience from birth to death, he will never know. I mean, congratulations to him. But he doesn't have a clue. When the NBA, started the rule you can't draft highschool players, he claimed it was a racist plot. Meanwhile the intent was for those players who make themself eligible and aren't NBA talent, So this way that guy who thinks he's the King of Highschool B-Ball, and can play in NBA, doesn't get shocked when he doesn't get drafted, and now has blown his shot at college and an education.Once you declare for NBA draft and have an agent, you can't play NCAA basketball anymore, even if you don't get drafted.
How many guys have been succesfull straight out of high school? I bet the number of guys who go undrafted and find themselves working at McDonalds. Not to mention the guys who do get drafted and then, never develope into NBA talent and are cut.
Yes some of these guys can make it, but the odds are against you. This way you go to college, start an education, can evaluate yourself against a greater level of talent in the NCAA, Maybe you don't have the talent, and then realize you should value your education.
Next is the whole Artest was right to try and fight the crowd. THis is not the street, you are a performer, a proffesional and an athelete of above average size, and they are a paying customer. Sure they are obnoxiuos, but you In the United states there are laws against beating people, even if they deserve it. Next, there are laws preventing fans from being jackasses and they usually get fined and arrested if they come onto the court or are caught throwing stuff, but not if the NBA player charges into the stands. They even suspend guys in hockey for interacting with fans!! Granted they only get a 5min penalty for fighting each other.
Basically the guy is one of the most ignorant guys in the NBA. Thats what happens when you throw millions at a highschool kid, who everyone kisses your ass. When your a star from 18, you don't have real views.