Comments on: Kareem thinks the NBA age limit should be 21

By: Tobias

Tobias — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:31:41 +0000

Dear KAJ
Just remember that Magic Johnson was 19 when he was drafted into the NBA. By applying that rule you wouldn’t have all those rings in your fingers right now.

By: henderson cooper

henderson cooper — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:03:10 +0000

i think that Kareem has hit the mark. i too went to ucla, graduating in 1973. times were glorious then. college sport was at its greatest. today, the kids leave fast, if they go at all, colleges suffer. plus, kids going into the pros are not adults and are forced into an adult world that they, particularly inner city schools,are not prepared for. bling was discovered with the advent of the kid millionaires from the record industry and sports. what happened to the value of education and cultural growth. making mature decisions comes from these two venues, not from a basketball court.
the american way is changing, it is going down hill. we import more than we export, we dont educate are kids, and we think that the future is great, i think not.
think of the future, not the next game. get the priorities right.

By: Paul in KY

Paul in KY — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:50:01 +0000

It will never happen, but I wish Kareem’s suggestions were instituted. I do think both the pro & college game would be improved.
College basketball is not what it was back in early 90s & late 80s. Just from a selfish ‘fan’ perspective, I wish all the players had to do at least 3 years in college. Marketingwise, it would also help the NBA, as casual fans would be more aware of these players & would be more inclined to follow them with their NBA team.