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<blockquote data-quote="IlliniFandom" data-source="post: 1536709" data-attributes="member: 26111"><p>Here are the key 3 questions that I think AD should be seeking answers to:</p><p>1) <strong>Will I get drafted into the NBA? </strong> 65/35 at this point? Some draft boards have him listed...others don't. I'm sure he's getting interest, but not sure if anybody has said, "we're definitely using our 2nd round pick on you".</p><p>2) <strong>If yes, what is my likely path after getting drafted? </strong> (i.e. g-league, guaranteed contract, bench - depends on teams expressing interest and probably what they are telling him). For some reason I don't think he's one that wants to get drafted just to bounce up and down between the g-league and the NBA bench.</p><p>3) <strong>What is the best/worst case scenario if AD chose to stay at Illinois for another year?</strong> Dominate end-to-end, no doubt 1st team B1G, maybe B1G POY, show what can be done on the national stage now that Illinois is back on the map! But what does that get him at most given the type of player profile he is. His differentiation is his Mental toughness. So strong..wants the last shot...nothing phases him. But it's intangible...not measured by any test. At most he'll lock himself as an NBA pick (late first to mid 2nd rounder). but the questions around his path will likely still be there even after next year. </p><p></p><p>I wish circumstances were better for him. But he seems to be surrounded by people with AD as the priority, so I think they'll collectively make the best decision for him. The only other decision I could see is to go professional oversees, but I don't think he's ready to give-up (nor should he) on the NBA. Too early to cash in the chips because that option for a player like him is always available.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IlliniFandom, post: 1536709, member: 26111"] Here are the key 3 questions that I think AD should be seeking answers to: 1) [B]Will I get drafted into the NBA? [/B] 65/35 at this point? Some draft boards have him listed...others don't. I'm sure he's getting interest, but not sure if anybody has said, "we're definitely using our 2nd round pick on you". 2) [B]If yes, what is my likely path after getting drafted? [/B] (i.e. g-league, guaranteed contract, bench - depends on teams expressing interest and probably what they are telling him). For some reason I don't think he's one that wants to get drafted just to bounce up and down between the g-league and the NBA bench. 3) [B]What is the best/worst case scenario if AD chose to stay at Illinois for another year?[/B] Dominate end-to-end, no doubt 1st team B1G, maybe B1G POY, show what can be done on the national stage now that Illinois is back on the map! But what does that get him at most given the type of player profile he is. His differentiation is his Mental toughness. So strong..wants the last shot...nothing phases him. But it's intangible...not measured by any test. At most he'll lock himself as an NBA pick (late first to mid 2nd rounder). but the questions around his path will likely still be there even after next year. I wish circumstances were better for him. But he seems to be surrounded by people with AD as the priority, so I think they'll collectively make the best decision for him. The only other decision I could see is to go professional oversees, but I don't think he's ready to give-up (nor should he) on the NBA. Too early to cash in the chips because that option for a player like him is always available. [/QUOTE]
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