I'd actually forgotten that it was still up in the air.Least surprising thing about this offseason so far.
he said the same thing last year. could go either way, I personally think he will be back.Really didn't read like he was just testing the waters, but I could be wrong.
I agree. That seems like an "all in" letter. He wants to start and career and get paid. He'll either be playing in the NBA(doubtful) or the G-League/overseas. He was older than other Sophomores during the 2020-2021 season. Can't blame him for wanting to fatten up the wallet sooner rather than later. That seemed like a heart felt buh bye. Could be wrong. Hard to tell tone in a letter.Really didn't read like he was just testing the waters, but I could be wrong.
I think he is trying to show commitment to the NBA to be taken more seriously.Not surprised by the declaration but the wording was pretty definite. Do all "test the waters" statements read like this? Is he just trying to exude confidence by basically saying he's not coming back?
Ayo was very serious last year, too, and came back due to feedback. You just never know.Really didn't read like he was just testing the waters, but I could be wrong.
I don’t think he’s in a rush to go G-League or overseas. That will be there for him in a year or two regardless. He’s got a better chance to improve his draft stock with 1 more year in college imo if he doesn’t get good feed back from teams.I agree. That seems like an "all in" letter. He wants to start and career and get paid. He'll either be playing in the NBA(doubtful) or the G-League/overseas. He was older than other Sophomores during the 2020-2021 season. Can't blame him for wanting to fatten up the wallet sooner rather than later. That seemed like a heart felt buh bye. Could be wrong. Hard to tell tone in a letter.
Agree. His role in the NBA will be as a rebounder. He's 7'0", 280-290 pounds. He is who is is. He might get drafted late, but even if he doesn't....he can find the right fit, sign a two way contract and play a role for a team that needs 6-8 minutes of rebounding and an additional 6 fouls. Now, if he can finish around the rim consistently and not miss bunnies or get the ball stripped, add that to 8-12 minutes, same role.Personally I don’t think returning would improve his stock at all. He is what he is, a very good collegiate player that doesn’t fit as well in today’s NBA. Not saying he won’t make an NBA roster, but I don’t think he would improve his chances of being a first round pick and getting a guaranteed contract by returning to school.
Some teams need an inside presence...perhaps in only certain situations. ....Kofi' s presence in the middle defensively should be valuable to an NBA team. I'm a Heat and Mavericks fan...I can see a place for him on either of those teams when they play Embiid.Agree. His role in the NBA will be as a rebounder. He's 7'0", 280-290 pounds. He is who is is. He might get drafted late, but even if he doesn't....he can find the right fit, sign a two way contract and play a role for a team that needs 6-8 minutes of rebounding and an additional 6 fouls. Now, if he can finish around the rim consistently and not miss bunnies or get the ball stripped, add that to 8-12 minutes, same role.
LOL. I have read "with that being said" so much recently, I was keeping an eye out for it in Kofi's tweet.I think he is trying to show commitment to the NBA to be taken more seriously.
Bonus points for making a major announcement without using the phrase "with that being said"