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Nic Claxton to the NBA...Rodney Howard to UGA..
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This is what I'm hearing....Claxton is saying he hasn't made a decision yet, but all arrows are pointing to staying in the draft and Howard is waiting on Claxton's decision to decide if the depth chart looks enticing at UGA...
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Its probably best for him to stay in the draft. A lot more mouths to feed on the team next year
I agree, but if he comes back the team "could" be a contender in Creans 2nd year...
I'd take the $$ too haha
Last pick in the 1st round I believe is around $9 million dollars. Not a bad pay day.
"The No. 14 player taken in the 2018 NBA Draft — Michael Porter Jr. — signed a rookie contract that could be worth $15.4 million over the course of four years. The No. 30 pick — Omari Spelleman — signed a contract that could reportedly pay as much as $9.29 million over four years."
Hard to say no if he's a 1st round pick. Also benefits UGA in recruiting as well.
Decision is pretty simple--If he is a guaranteed first round pick, he goes and will sign a guaranteed contract for $10 million over 4 years. If he is not a guaranteed first round pick, he comes back and tries to become a guaranteed first round pick. Not much job security in being a 2nd round pick.
The mocks I've seen said mid to late 20s for Claxton. Seems to be a roll of the dice, but not a bad decision. I hope he gets picked in the first for sure. I think his ceiling is pretty decent.
If he comes back, he can develop his game and be an even higher draft choice and make more $$$$. IMHO, bad move to leave now.
A lot of the prospect guys think he's going to really start shooting up boards now though, with one even commenting that he sees him quite possibly going late lottery. Just can't teach being near 7 feet and length along with some of his skillsets (although the offensive ones could use improvement).
I am all for him going to the NBA and getting his money, but I hope he is ready to spend the majority of the season in the G league. That can be tough on a young kid who thinks hes going to be living that NBA lifestyle.
As much as I want him to stay, I think he won’t see the ball as much as this past season. That could hurt his PPG and maybe his draft.
I can't find my comment where I said he was def going in the draft
Didn’t see a single mock that had Nic drafted 1st round ; can you guys post that mock draft
15 minutes ago
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2019-nba-mock-draft-jarrett-culver-moves-up-after-combine-skipping-workouts-doesnt-hurt-zion-williamson/amp/
The Athletic has him going 26th to Cleveland. He’s had several private workouts with teams recently. All it will take is one of those teams saying something to encourage him to stay in the draft. He seems pretty torn as of late and I don’t blame him.
Tough break for our team, but it’s another Dawg in the NBA. That helps us. Now, let’s see if we have someone ready to fill the gap. Anyone know of a 7’6” kid who can dominate the boards, drain threes and run the floor?