Comments on: Is The NBA Rookie Salary Scale Bad?

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Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:42:28 +0000

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By: Stiky

Stiky — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:33:26 +0000

It should work better in the NFL because where else can they go ? I mean, I don’t really know if they can make more money playing in another football league if they can make roster in a NFL team. Rookie salary scale should end this holdouts and lengthy negotiations which only makes their agent rich.

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By: Chris Lesley

Chris Lesley — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:34:54 +0000

I think it’s a testament to the other leagues to show that the NBA is not as lucrative as it used to be. By this I mean the other leagues are catching up. A player can be very wealthy never having to step foot in the NBA. Euro leagues are getting richer, and thus paying their players very well. It’s good news for sports agents, as if theri clients fails to achieve a contract in the NBA, there are many other lucrative options throughout the world.

By: Gunther Peterson

Gunther Peterson — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:09:41 +0000

I like this post. But I remember reading that the team holds team options for the 3rd and 4th season. So, for a late first round pick, it is likely that a player like Splitter is locked up for 4 years (unless he is the next P. O’Bryant). Darren, congrats on having players that you are advising – I think you work hard and hopefully are succesful with this agency thing. When you say he is playing with a different team, what do you mean? I recall a draft day trade? Is it better to not enter your name in the draft and do it like Navarro and Nocioni? How does a European player avoid being drafted and then become a free agent (what are the qualifications)? Thanks.

By: Austin Walton

Austin Walton — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:43:07 +0000

I agree with Zak as well. The NBA’s system is the best system in place by far as opposed to the other 3 major leagues in the US. Also, as Chris stated many teams select European players at the end of the first round or in the second round, not because their talent is superior, but because they know that they can keep them over in Europe for a year or two and the player can develop without complaint. Whereas, an American player wants to get drafted and play in the NBA immediately, especially if the player was selected in the first round. Not many guys even like to be demoted to the NBDL. It is a luxury that good teams have, they can select a high-ceiling Euro, retain his rights, let him mature his game and then bring him over when a roster spot presents itself. The Spurs have made a living off of this as have many other teams in the NBA. Its a great strategy for those types of teams or teams with multiple first round picks. Expect the Sonics to do that this year with at least 2 of their 6 picks.

By: Jason Wulterkens

Jason Wulterkens — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:19:08 +0000

Zak’s spot on I think. If guys are smart they realize that the short term trade off by playing in the NBA is worth the long term advantages, both in terms of salary, and also in terms of marketing.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:50:15 +0000

Right, but guys being stashed overseas for a year or two isn’t unusual. There’s a difference to me. In addition, if you’re going to say “this is a problem,” then give me a solution — and the NFL draft way of things isn’t it. Neither is the random wild west version of things in the MLB draft.

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:30:38 +0000

True, but it is a year after he got drafted and with a different team.