[UPDATED] Confirmed DeRozan headed to the NBA

I think we’re okay as long as Hackett stays.

THAT EARLY ENTRY BALLERS HIRE AN AGENT TO BEGIN WITH.

I mean, I understand:
1. If you’re gonna go, go big and get that representation and MAKE IT REAL.
2. A would be pro NEEDS an agent to go over every word on every line and make changes/amendments so that the would-be pro doesn’t get worked.

But, you won’t need an agent until AFTER the draft concludes!!!!!

Then, THEN if you do get drafted AND drafted in a desired position to maximize your potential initial contract return- then sure. Get the best agent.

But would if you get drafted in the 3rd or lower rounds? You’re up shit creek without a mask or paddle.

Go DeRozan, all the power to you. Don’t hire an agent yet though. If you’re in the top half of the 1st round. Oh, you going to need one brotha!

If you get picked in the 2nd round? Back out, you’d be stupid to go pro. When you can come back, take ‘SC to the Final Four, become a household name and get taken as a true-blue lottery pick! And. . . . .you’d still be educating yourself and quite possibly go down in the (what was it again DFW? annals? grotto? hallowed-history?) record books of being the PLAYER AND CATALYST as it pertains to the beginnings of USC basketball LORE.

that a franchise in the NBA would be less likely to waste a draft pick on a player that hasn’t put a definitive end to his college career. If he is wishy washy about going pro, why take the risk.

…..per LAT. Can’t fault the kid for trying to provide for his mother. Too bad. I’m afraid that he will be a mid-first round pick, maybe not a lottery pick. And, his game is so raw that he’ll have to ride the bench for a few years before he plays. I hope he can improve and stick in the Association. Hopefully, Taj will stay, and I think he will be a more valuable returning player anyway. We’re going to have some nice PFs and SFs next season to replace DeRo.

This world is beginning to really suck!

Geeze louise, that’s a big fat bummer. This is one of the more insidious and destructive- NOT TO MENTION PAINFUL diagnoses to be burdened with! I know this disease up close.

Here’s hoping the DeRozan family comes through fine. 95% of the time, they don’t. Quality of life is severely hampered by those afflicted. And did I mention the pain, therapy, and pain?

May God bless that family and may she receive the best support doctors, family and friends can ONLY provide for her. Sheesh! Go DeRozan, and get your mother the best care possible.