This is not a technical thing on the part of Kai’s camp. As I’ve said before, his declaration would simply be a confirmation of his intent to join this year’s draft. Take note, Kai can simply not sign with any team that drafts him and still be eligible for the subsequent draft. That would be a waste of pick for the part of the NBA team and yet another tarnish to his reputation a la Ignite. By doing this, Kai irons out those wrinkles and generates some buzz in the process.
10.4 Negotiating Rights to Draft Rookies.
a. A Team that drafts a player shall, during the period from the date of such NBA Draft (hereinafter, the “Initial Draft”) to the date of the next Draft (hereinafter, the “Subsequent Draft”), be the only Team with which such player may negotiate or sign a Player Contract, provided that, on or before the July 15 immediately following the Initial Draft (for a First Round Pick), or in the two (2) weeks before the September 5 immediately following the Initial Draft (for a Second Round Pick), such Team has made a Required Tender to such player. If a Team has made a Required Tender to such a player and the player has not signed a Player Contract within the period between the Initial Draft and the Subsequent Draft, the Team that drafted the player shall lose its exclusive right to negotiate with the player and the player will then be eligible for selection in the Subsequent Draft.
Thanks, bro.
@math Of course he should sign and grab the opportunity. The non-signing part was based on a scenario wherein Kai intends to go for next year’s draft. By now we all know that’s moot point as he made it clear he’s entering this year’s draft.
Well, he better be drafted or I’m paying analyzed and the now missing trae yong (the handle, at least). Lol goes to show my confidence in him that I put my money where my mouth is.
To be blunt, I don’t think Kai is NBA ready right now. I wouldn’t mind him getting stashed to play out his Adelaide contract or if some team’s betting on his accelerated development, have him on a two way contract. The latter of course would require a buyout, which makes draft and stash more plausible.
But first things first. He needs to be drafted. Otherwise, Adelaide for one more year, and beyond if there are no better offers from the NBA or other premiere leagues, is the most logical scenario. I wonder if his contract has an NBA opt out clause.
Tuloy mo lang... so you're not one of those who mocked me for citing Kai did not need to declare to enter , contrary to all the personalities claim that he needed to declare? (That's proof u laughed at automatically eligibility) Sige lang...make up excuses.
hehe point taken bro,
anyway i think kai might not be drafted but he'll be invited to play in the summer league and eventually get a 2 way contract. of course the buyout from NBL is the problem
posted this yesterday, here's a list of Bell's clients
https://basketball.realgm.com/info/agent-client-list/Joel-Bell/33
the list includes De'Anthony Melton of Memphis Grizzlies, Terence Davis of Sac Kings, Ryan Arcidiacono of NYK, the rest are playing in europe and in the gleague. greg Monreo i think is his highest profile client
The list also includes francis lopez
I thought he was automatically eligible and more importantly wasn't there a deadline to declare for the draft?
oops sorry for the omission, forgot that Lebron's real name is francis lopez
It’s fine, i just scrolled down and i was surprised francis lopez is also there and his draft eligible is this year.
weird, probably the same case as kai, signing with a pro team/league (OTE) had repercussions to his eligibility status..
Kai's classification as not part of the declare and withdrawal process (but auto entered) is actually very important to his chances of getting drafted.
Those who are in the declare list " can test the waters" and have the option to withdraw if the interest of teams is not as strong yet and looks at the player more as a long term draft prospect. . An automatically entered player cannot do this , does not have the option.
Luke Travers is an example of a player who declared who is likely to withdraw ( just testing the waters and drawing interest for the future )
If anything, it will even increase Kai's chances right? If a lot or some of the top 100 withdraw their names. Meaning less Competition
If anything, it will even increase Kai's chances right? If a lot or some of the top 100 withdraw their names. Meaning less Competition
Correct, but again naiisip ko lang talaga is yun sa Gleague ignite fiasco ni Kai kung in good graces si kai sa nba drafted siya given how weak this draft is...masyadong malalim yun last year (Daishen Nix become aprt of houston lineup pero undrafted yan)