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  • #31
    That being your full-time job, you will likely be able to improve your game working on it all the time, if given the chance.

    From my NSA monitored nexus 5

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    • #32
      Re: Washpun to NBA?

      I think Wes will get stashed in the D-League somewhere, they're going to love the pure athleticism. The problem is the D-League doesn't pay anywhere near as well as the top European leagues do. It'll be an interesting choice for Wes.
      #MACtion

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      • #33
        Re: Washpun to NBA?

        Originally posted by BCPanther View Post
        I think Wes will get stashed in the D-League somewhere, they're going to love the pure athleticism. The problem is the D-League doesn't pay anywhere near as well as the top European leagues do. It'll be an interesting choice for Wes.
        D-League pay might be less than NFL cheerleaders.
        Winning is more fun than losing.

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        • #34
          Re: Washpun to NBA?

          Originally posted by BCPanther View Post
          I think Wes will get stashed in the D-League somewhere, they're going to love the pure athleticism. The problem is the D-League doesn't pay anywhere near as well as the top European leagues do. It'll be an interesting choice for Wes.
          The D League is held in higher regard by NBA people, and I think most NBA teams have some of their own player personel people in staff positions with the D League team. Some NBA franchises even have an ownership stake in their D League affiliate (which is the case in Des Moines).

          If Wes wants to have chance at the NBA, the D League is that route. If he realizes that's beyond his reach, he should go to Europe.

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          • #35
            Re: Washpun to NBA?

            IIRC D-Leauge is 20-25K per year plus rent

            EDIT - FOUND THIS

            While there are a handful of reasons to hit the NBA D-League hardwood, the salary isn't always one of them. Here's how a standard minor league contract breaks down.


            While there are a handful of reasons to hit the NBA D-League hardwood, the salary isn't always one of them. Here's how a standard minor league contract breaks down.

             TWEET SHARE (53) PIN
            The NBA D-League may truly be the land of opportunity for aspiring young guns, but it's no way a place for one to make their riches.

            As more and more NBA teams form single and exclusive relationships with minor league clubs, "the affiliate rule" is becoming an increasingly popular way for D-League teams to secure and acquire talented players. In an effort to further convince such prospects to remain stateside instead of cashing in on more lucrative deals overseas, NBA teams use the money players can earn through training camp contracts as an incentive before the D-League season begins.

            Having said that, how much money do these athletes stand to make while playing minor league ball?

            A source confirms to RidiculousUpside.com that the salary intervals penciled in at the "A," "B," and "C" tiers from last season will remain the same. Such salaries are listed at $25,000, $19,000, and $13,000, respectively.

            Here's further information as to how a standard D-League contract breaks down, according to various RU sources:

            - In addition to their base salaries, minor leaguers can earn bonuses pertaining to various accomplishments. The league's Most Valuable Player earns a maximum $3,000 bonus.

            - The league's other award winners (such as Most Improved Player, D-League Impact Player, Defensive Player of the Year, the Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award recipient, and varied "All D-League" team selections) earn bonuses ranging from $1,000 to $1,500.

            - In addition to respective life and health insurance benefits during the season, housing and in-season accommodations are provided, as well as a $40 per diem for meals while a player is traveling on the road with his team (players are allocated $30 during training camp).

            - Players on successful teams can earn smaller bonuses ranging from $500 to $1,000 as their respective teams win a regular season conference championship, as well as win and/or make the D-League Finals.

            - Early termination fees for players seeking some sort of opt-out in their contract midseason, in order to play for an international (or otherwise related) team, begin at $40,000.

            - The D-League's anti-drug (marijuana and other related substances) policy is very similar to that of the NBA's, except for the fact that a minor leaguer's contract can be terminated following the third offense.

            Once prospects begin playing in the D-League, the ultimate goal is obviously to break into the NBA, sooner, rather than level. Still, it nevertheless pays (quite literally, in fact) to buy into a respective squad's concept and become a team-player. Coaches will use the aforementioned bonuses as motivation for the players to put a team's needs above that of an individual's, because it could eventually pay off in the long run.

            Interestingly enough, "negotiations" still take place in the D-League. Agents hope to qualify their respective clients as the highest tier player possible, as it relates to the minor league's $173,000 salary cap (this number is from last season, but figures to stand this coming year as well, in accordance with the current CBA. The number actually decreased from the season prior). That said, incoming rookies who have earned their contracts through national or local tryout performances are likely to start at tier "C."

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            • #36
              Re: Washpun to NBA?

              With those numbers, go to Europe young man. Go. To. Europe.
              #MACtion

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              • #37
                Re: Washpun to NBA?

                Originally posted by BCPanther View Post
                With those numbers, go to Europe young man. Go. To. Europe.
                Let's see how he does in Portsmouth, but I agree. Portsmouth is meant to be a barometer of his professional potential. Unless a player feels they have a legit shot to eventually make an NBA roster, then they should go to Europe for more $.

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                • #38
                  Re: Washpun to NBA?

                  Originally posted by claw View Post
                  IIRC D-Leauge is 20-25K per year plus rent

                  EDIT - FOUND THIS

                  While there are a handful of reasons to hit the NBA D-League hardwood, the salary isn't always one of them. Here's how a standard minor league contract breaks down.
                  Wow, that's horrible. Those guys must all think they have a shot at making an NBA roster, 90% or more of them don't. They can make more money working in their field if they have a degree (Big if coming out of a lot of schools I know). If they are good enough to play overseas anywhere it's a lot more lucrative.

                  And if they have an opportunity and want to break their contract it costs way more than their season pay? Think I'd get caught with pot 3 times in rapid order.
                  GO PANTHERS!

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                  • #39
                    Re: Washpun to NBA?

                    Originally posted by GonzoCat View Post
                    Wow, that's horrible. Those guys must all think they have a shot at making an NBA roster, 90% or more of them don't. They can make more money working in their field if they have a degree (Big if coming out of a lot of schools I know). If they are good enough to play overseas anywhere it's a lot more lucrative.

                    And if they have an opportunity and want to break their contract it costs way more than their season pay? Think I'd get caught with pot 3 times in rapid order.
                    By definition they're more than good enough to play in Europe. The Americans who aren't good enough for the D League (which is a large number), their next step is overseas. It's not the other way around. If you go play in Europe, 90% of the time, that's your ceiling. Many guys good enough to be marginal D League players may opt for the higher paycheck (who can blame them), but they'll also never play in the NBA. I'm talking about US college players, not the Europeans who are good enough to be legit NBA prospects.

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                    • #40
                      I can name quite a few things worse than getting paid $80-$150k a year to live in Italy or Spain

                      From my NSA monitored nexus 5

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                      • #41
                        Re: Washpun to NBA?

                        Game 1 today.
                        Box score: https://nebula.wsimg.com/245202acb96...&alloworigin=1

                        Btw, I missed it, but it looks like the games are all on ESPN3. So should be replays.

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                        • #42
                          Re: Washpun to NBA?

                          Wes's team, Sales Systems, lost. He led in Assists and blocks, out-rebounded most, including McKay, and his game is on ESPN3 now.
                          Last edited by sivert; 04-13-2016, 07:40 PM.

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                          • #43
                            Re: Washpun to NBA?

                            Originally posted by sivert View Post
                            Game 1 today.
                            Box score: https://nebula.wsimg.com/245202acb96...&alloworigin=1

                            Btw, I missed it, but it looks like the games are all on ESPN3. So should be replays.
                            Originally posted by sivert View Post
                            Wes's team, Sales Systems, lost. He led in Assists and blocks, out-rebounded most, including McKay, and his game is on ESPN3 now.
                            Shot a better % from the floor, got more rebounds, almost identical FT and 3pt makes and they lost by 15???

                            Who'da thunk 23 turnovers could earn you a butt-kicking. Quenton Decorsey might want to show up to the next game...

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                            • #44
                              Re: Washpun to NBA?

                              Originally posted by sivert View Post
                              Wes's team, Sales Systems, lost. He led in Assists and blocks, out-rebounded most, including McKay, and his game is on ESPN3 now.
                              Nice stat line for Wes, with the exception of the 5 TOs. It would be interesting to know why their whole team was so TO happy. Also, McKay's line makes it look like he sleep walked through the game. Nice line for Nader on the other side. Mock is an interesting guy to watch. I could see him being a dark horse candidate to make a roster somewhere in the league.

                              Keep in mind the most important thing most of these guys are doing is generating film against higher competition for D League and European scouts to watch. I'd guess some of the slotting of players in Europe between the higher and lower level leagues is based off tape from Portsmouth, in addition to regular college games.

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                              • #45
                                Re: Washpun to NBA?

                                Originally posted by claw View Post
                                IIRC D-Leauge is 20-25K per year plus rent

                                EDIT - FOUND THIS

                                While there are a handful of reasons to hit the NBA D-League hardwood, the salary isn't always one of them. Here's how a standard minor league contract breaks down.


                                While there are a handful of reasons to hit the NBA D-League hardwood, the salary isn't always one of them. Here's how a standard minor league contract breaks down.

                                 TWEET SHARE (53) PIN
                                The NBA D-League may truly be the land of opportunity for aspiring young guns, but it's no way a place for one to make their riches.

                                As more and more NBA teams form single and exclusive relationships with minor league clubs, "the affiliate rule" is becoming an increasingly popular way for D-League teams to secure and acquire talented players. In an effort to further convince such prospects to remain stateside instead of cashing in on more lucrative deals overseas, NBA teams use the money players can earn through training camp contracts as an incentive before the D-League season begins.

                                Having said that, how much money do these athletes stand to make while playing minor league ball?

                                A source confirms to RidiculousUpside.com that the salary intervals penciled in at the "A," "B," and "C" tiers from last season will remain the same. Such salaries are listed at $25,000, $19,000, and $13,000, respectively.

                                Here's further information as to how a standard D-League contract breaks down, according to various RU sources:

                                - In addition to their base salaries, minor leaguers can earn bonuses pertaining to various accomplishments. The league's Most Valuable Player earns a maximum $3,000 bonus.

                                - The league's other award winners (such as Most Improved Player, D-League Impact Player, Defensive Player of the Year, the Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award recipient, and varied "All D-League" team selections) earn bonuses ranging from $1,000 to $1,500.

                                - In addition to respective life and health insurance benefits during the season, housing and in-season accommodations are provided, as well as a $40 per diem for meals while a player is traveling on the road with his team (players are allocated $30 during training camp).

                                - Players on successful teams can earn smaller bonuses ranging from $500 to $1,000 as their respective teams win a regular season conference championship, as well as win and/or make the D-League Finals.

                                - Early termination fees for players seeking some sort of opt-out in their contract midseason, in order to play for an international (or otherwise related) team, begin at $40,000.

                                - The D-League's anti-drug (marijuana and other related substances) policy is very similar to that of the NBA's, except for the fact that a minor leaguer's contract can be terminated following the third offense.

                                Once prospects begin playing in the D-League, the ultimate goal is obviously to break into the NBA, sooner, rather than level. Still, it nevertheless pays (quite literally, in fact) to buy into a respective squad's concept and become a team-player. Coaches will use the aforementioned bonuses as motivation for the players to put a team's needs above that of an individual's, because it could eventually pay off in the long run.

                                Interestingly enough, "negotiations" still take place in the D-League. Agents hope to qualify their respective clients as the highest tier player possible, as it relates to the minor league's $173,000 salary cap (this number is from last season, but figures to stand this coming year as well, in accordance with the current CBA. The number actually decreased from the season prior). That said, incoming rookies who have earned their contracts through national or local tryout performances are likely to start at tier "C."

                                The difference between just being on an NBA roster and the D League is amazing. It must be torture for guys who are on the edge.

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