GortTheRobot
- North Bethesda, Maryland
Thank you Leron, for everything. Growth as a player and a person...can't ask for much more.
How odd would it be if he changes his mind about going pro and grad transfers elsewhere??
Yeah, anybody that says this isn't the right decision for Leron is being selfish. He's not getting drafted to the NBA due to his combination of height and playing style not being a match for the league. If he were 6'10" I think he would be a first round pick (but then again, if I were 6'10" I would've worked a lot harder at basketball also), but he's not, so I think this move as an extra year to his professional playing career and maximizes his lifetime earnings from the game. Best of luck to Leron.
This sucks. We really need him, and he needs another yr. Bad for both parties involved. Man, Illini = Snake bitten
I get the logic others are touting about getting paid, starting a pro career, finance, etc. And more than anything I do wish Leron the best of luck.
That said, this still feels odd to me. How common is it for a player to leave early for a pro career outside of the NBA?
Good luck to him but man....with the big ten losing so many bigs I think he could have killed it next year and made himself into a potential 1st round pick next year which would be much much more money.
With Black departing does that pretty much cement the pre-season pick for last in the B1G??
With Black departing does that pretty much cement the pre-season pick for last in the B1G??
Does it ever end?!!
He’s not leaving early. He’s been here for 4 years and has a degree. As far as leaving early for a non nba career, it happens. Think about guys who leave early for the league and don’t make it. Or international guys who go back to Europe to get paid.
Would he develop more starting for Illinois or sitting on the bench in the pros
Would he develop more starting for Illinois or sitting on the bench in the pros
Best of luck to Leron. I would have liked to see him honored on Senior Night.
If his goal is the NBA then this is a mistake. If his goal is to get a paycheck for playing basketball then this makes sense for him. I hope for the best for him and thank him for a great effort over the years.
Best of luck to Leron. I would have liked to see him honored on Senior Night.
I get the logic others are touting about getting paid, starting a pro career, finance, etc. And more than anything I do wish Leron the best of luck.
That said, this still feels odd to me. How common is it for a player to leave early for a pro career outside of the NBA?