It’s no secret that David Stern wants to extend the NBA age limit rule, making high school players wait two years before they could enter the draft.
Despite detractors on both sides of the issue, extending the rule isn’t about the players, the college game or even the NBA.
It’s what’s best for the game of basketball itself. And that’s why Stern’s wish should come true.
Speaking on behalf of the players, Congressman Steve Cohen, who represents the recruiting hotbed of Memphis, gave a forceful interview with the New York Times about Stern’s proposal:
Cohen said that one of his primary arguments against the rule, which is part of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and union, was that soldiers can fight for their country at age 18 but not play in the N.B.A. He also noted that predominantly white sports like hockey, baseball and golf lack similar restrictions.
The age limits rule’s detractors aren’t just on the players side; former coaches like Indiana’s Bobby Knight have expressed concerns about forcing kids to take classes who don’t want t ...
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Why the NBA Age Limit Is Unfair and Why It Should Be Extended
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