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Currently teams are allowed to hold 4 foreign players in their roster, only 3 of which can be on court at the same time (3+1 rule). However, there are rumors this number might expand up to 6 for the next season, even though federation seems reluctant and obstinate to this change.
what are your thoughts on foreign player restriction? Is it good for Turkish basketball, or is it a hidrance?
I'm inclined for permittance of larger number of foreign players in TBL. Becuase,
- The fact that number of foreign players being limited mandates the signing of at least 8 Turkish players for each team. There are 16 teams and at least 128 spots to be filled. When the current supply of Turkish players is considered, this is a big number and I think there's over-employment in TBL! Salaries gets unrealistally higher. Some of the players that should play in lower levels are in TBL rosters, and for big moneys! Quality decreases
- We all know how many high-potential youngsters spark at 19-20 years of age and then fade away without becoming anything special. There could be other reasons like coaching quality, playing time etc., but I think one of the reasons is that they know quite well they'll be recruited by a TBL team for long years with a satisfying pay-check even if they do not show any further develeopment. In absence of tough competion since the foreigner are in limited number, the player's motivation to develop himself vanishes. Quality decreases.
- Teams that compete in European cups have to face with teams formed by the best international players of many nationalities. This years final four: CSKA (7), Maccabi (7), TAU (10), Barcelona (8) (average=8 foreigners /roster). Their budgets are not too bigger than Efes's or Ulker's. Even if the bugdet differences were huge, Efes and Ulker can only buy 4 foreigners no matter how rich they are. Therefore, those big clubs have collect the best Turkish players of TBL in their rosters, sometimes without giving any playing time; and the other clubs have to struggle with remaining mediocre players. So, we see the same finals/same winners every year. Degree of competition decreases, quality decreases.
To sum up, a good player would be able to show himself no matter how many foreigners are around. As I said above, he will have a reason to work hard. Therefore, these concerns about a drop in NT performance, disinterest to youngster teams, or the league's turning into a foreign player garbage are not justified, for me at least. Especially, when countries like Spain, Italy, Greece are considered. Their NT's are the best ones, they continually and more systematically produce youngsters, and yes, they have the best foreigners. Our situation is clear. With all these forced rules, where are we?
edit: I noticed I forgot to add that not all of these views belong to me. It's partly built upon a text by Murat Yüce.
what are your thoughts on foreign player restriction? Is it good for Turkish basketball, or is it a hidrance?
I'm inclined for permittance of larger number of foreign players in TBL. Becuase,
- The fact that number of foreign players being limited mandates the signing of at least 8 Turkish players for each team. There are 16 teams and at least 128 spots to be filled. When the current supply of Turkish players is considered, this is a big number and I think there's over-employment in TBL! Salaries gets unrealistally higher. Some of the players that should play in lower levels are in TBL rosters, and for big moneys! Quality decreases
- We all know how many high-potential youngsters spark at 19-20 years of age and then fade away without becoming anything special. There could be other reasons like coaching quality, playing time etc., but I think one of the reasons is that they know quite well they'll be recruited by a TBL team for long years with a satisfying pay-check even if they do not show any further develeopment. In absence of tough competion since the foreigner are in limited number, the player's motivation to develop himself vanishes. Quality decreases.
- Teams that compete in European cups have to face with teams formed by the best international players of many nationalities. This years final four: CSKA (7), Maccabi (7), TAU (10), Barcelona (8) (average=8 foreigners /roster). Their budgets are not too bigger than Efes's or Ulker's. Even if the bugdet differences were huge, Efes and Ulker can only buy 4 foreigners no matter how rich they are. Therefore, those big clubs have collect the best Turkish players of TBL in their rosters, sometimes without giving any playing time; and the other clubs have to struggle with remaining mediocre players. So, we see the same finals/same winners every year. Degree of competition decreases, quality decreases.
To sum up, a good player would be able to show himself no matter how many foreigners are around. As I said above, he will have a reason to work hard. Therefore, these concerns about a drop in NT performance, disinterest to youngster teams, or the league's turning into a foreign player garbage are not justified, for me at least. Especially, when countries like Spain, Italy, Greece are considered. Their NT's are the best ones, they continually and more systematically produce youngsters, and yes, they have the best foreigners. Our situation is clear. With all these forced rules, where are we?
edit: I noticed I forgot to add that not all of these views belong to me. It's partly built upon a text by Murat Yüce.
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