Randolph Morris - The problematic prospect

[colonel-fan]

Things heating up for Mr. Morris?

 

The problematic prospect

 

The father of the most intriguing NBA free agent in years sounded somewhat startled to hear of the sudden scramble surrounding his son. No one in the pros has called Ralph Morris about his kid Randolph at the University of Kentucky, but rest assured, the junior's status has sent several franchises searching for a simple answer to a complicated question.

 

Do we have a shot to sign Randolph Morris right now?

 

"As far as I know, he's not entertaining any thoughts of leaving Kentucky during the season," Ralph Morris said by phone from his Atlanta home on Sunday.

[NEERFAN]

I would think Randolph would not entertain thoughts of the NBA until his season a UK is over.

[YAKOFNORWEGIA]

I believe Angus Young said it best MONEY TALKS

[IAmAFan]

I would think Randolph would not entertain thoughts of the NBA until his season a UK is over.

 

 

Why wouldn't he? Do you think he's dedicated to his education? Do you think he thinks the CATS can compete for a National Title?

[YAKOFNORWEGIA]

Come on come on listen to the money talk.

 

I like that song.

[bugatti]

This answers something I was wanting to know...

 

After the season, the father agrees that there are "major benefits" to his son's free-agent status. Randolph can inspire a bidding war, pick his own team and ultimately free himself of the rookie salary cap structure. "That would be an intriguing possibility," Ralph said.

 

Almost sounds like Morris will benefit from all of this; which, in itself shows the big flaw in the system. Right when the college season ends, he can step right in somewhere (maybe a really good situation) without any rookie restrictions.

[cshs81]

I would think Randolph would not entertain thoughts of the NBA until his season a UK is over.

 

No offense, Neer, but that's a bit naive on your part.

 

Should he not falter, I'll be stunned to see him back at Rupp next season.

[cshs81]

This answers something I was wanting to know...

 

After the season, the father agrees that there are "major benefits" to his son's free-agent status. Randolph can inspire a bidding war, pick his own team and ultimately free himself of the rookie salary cap structure. "That would be an intriguing possibility," Ralph said.

 

Almost sounds like Morris will benefit from all of this; which, in itself shows the big flaw in the system. Right when the college season ends, he can step right in somewhere (maybe a really good situation) without any rookie restrictions.

 

The flaw in the system is on the NCAA side.

[bugatti]

The flaw in the system is on the NCAA side.

No doubt. It was probably unclear the way my post sounded. The rule is goofy. :thumb:

[ColonelCrazy]

If Randolph leaves, I think you'll see one of the biggest controversies in a long time.

 

The problem is, whose fault is it? Surely it's not the NBA's. The Morris' are not to blame. That leaves the NCAA & those at Kentucky. I don't think Kentucky could have done much differently either.

 

I don't think he'll leave mid-season, but anything is possible. With that said, I'm split as to what he'll do next season. Something is telling me he'll remain in Lexington (and so is Randolph), but that may just be wishful thinking.

[gametime]

I've heard this some where before... :sssh:

[Latch]

His NBA appeal has to be at an all time high right now. I think he could get a bunch of minutes right now for the Nuggets. Why would he stay? Could he play any better this year or will he be exposed in the SEC?

[Wireman]

I don't think any NBA team would want to be labelled with the rap of "stealing" a college player to sit on their bench. Morris is not ready to contribute in the NBA and it would only be PR nightmare for any team that tried.

[ColonelCrazy]

I don't think any NBA team would want to be labelled with the rap of "stealing" a college player to sit on their bench. Morris is not ready to contribute in the NBA and it would only be PR nightmare for any team that tried.

 

Works in theory, but there will be more than 1 team interested in Randolph.

 

And what leads you to believe that they care about PR? Is it their relatively new dress code?

[Guest Bluto]

I believe Angus Young said it best MONEY TALKS

I thought that was Thurston Howell the 3rd....

 

 

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