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WFU Hoops: '23-'24 Roster Construction Thread: +Miller, Sallis, Reid, & Canka

Klintman, if he comes back, is going to have to overcome a giant set of expectations from the fana.
 
I find it hard to believe that if Bobi were to get drafted he would do anything other than play in the g league next year.
 
rjequalsmj said:
I find it hard to believe that if Bobi were to get drafted he would do anything other than play in the g league next year.
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That's a normal path for draft picks outside the lottery. Only 6 1st rounders outside the lottery played over 52 NBA games this season. Jake only played 35.
 
rjequalsmj said:
I find it hard to believe that if Bobi were to get drafted he would do anything other than play in the g league next year.
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However, if he gets drafted in the first round, he gets that guaranteed multimillion dollar contract.
 
I think the rule of thumb is your financial future is secured on the second contract, not a few M you make as a second round pick. If you are 2-3 years from contributing and the team doesn’t have a ton of money tied up in you, you are betting you go to the G league and really outperform a bunch of guys more mature and experienced than you in a short period of time. If he is first round you go because the team is invested in you. 2nd to me is a no brainer to come back given his stage of development.
 
That’s the rule of thumb. But all these guys think they’re going to be productive and get that second contract.
 
He’s be a household name after dropping 40 and hitting the game winning three in the championship game of the NCAA tournament.
 
tbird said:
Even though Jake Laravia got a contract, I wonder if his status would have been enhanced if he had stayed at Wake one more year.
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No because he was mid-first rounder. He did just fine. What if he had sustained this same type injury that sidelined him during our season? Then he might not get drafted. Take it when you can get it! Jake signed a 4 year, $14.7 mill contract with $6.2 mill guaranteed at signing. I believe he is happy with what he did going 19th overall.
 
TheReff said:
No because he was mid-first rounder. He did just fine. What if he had sustained this same type injury that sidelined him during our season? Then he might not get drafted. Take it when you can get it! Jake signed a 4 year, $14.7 mill contract with $6.2 mill guaranteed at signing. I believe he is happy with what he did going 19th overall.
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The really smart decision Jake made was coming to Wake in the first place. His draft stock was nonexistent at Indiana State and it went through the roof after playing under Coach Forbes in the ACC. Bobi hasn't really had his chance to shine in the ACC but he might not need it. Coming back to Wake and getting that exposure certainly isnt' a bad option.
 
Jake made the right decision but still might be out of the nba in two more years and not get a second contract (hope not!). It's a brutal business for these guys- they make a lot of money but they better produce or else their career is over before they are 25 years old.
 
SC DEAC said:
Jake made the right decision but still might be out of the nba in two more years and not get a second contract (hope not!). It's a brutal business for these guys- they make a lot of money but they better produce or else their career is over before they are 25 years old.
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Not really- if it doesn't work in the NBA, he has a number of other countries where he can go and make good money. And the NBA pedigree will ensure that he gets top dollar in those leagues.
 
Bobi has let our coaches know he is not coming back. Time to find someone to fill those shoes.
 
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