Comments on: What’s next for Arizona sophomore Derrick Williams?

By: Land rover

Land rover — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:46:24 +0000

How much does getting insurance protect with the injury issue? Like would it really pay out enough?

By: jazzman

jazzman — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:58:47 +0000

I think the injury thing is a non-starter. Look at Blake Griffin, Greg Oden, etc. I tend to think that underclassmen going into the NBA, before their bodies are really ready puts them at a higher risk of injury than staying an extra year in college.

By: Chad

Chad — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:50:55 +0000

Just a quick note:
JERRYD BAYLESS was projected to go #3……he slipped to #11. And he has publicly regretted leaving early many, many times.

By: MexiLaker4Life

MexiLaker4Life — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:51:19 +0000

he should go to the Lakers!!

By: Ernie McCray

Ernie McCray — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:31:04 +0000

Oh, I hope he stays, but I fully understand if he doesn’t. That “injury” part of the equation is an important factor which could make someone curse themselves if they suffered a career ending injury – but at the same time I know, as do many folks, one can have a very satisfactory life without being a millionaire. A degree from the U of A is nothing to sneeze at.

By: Mark B. Evans

Mark B. Evans — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:11:17 +0000

This probably won't factor into his decision, but for what's it worth, the teams that draft first are the worst teams, so it's unlikely he'll be in a position to win an NBA championship anytime soon.

However, UA will have an excellent chance to win the NCAA title next year. The only player of significance who is leaving is Horne, and his significance is debatable.

And, barring injury (which is the massive wedge agents use to pry kids out of school), Williams is likely to be a top-five draft pick in 2012, too.

If he waits one year to be a millionaire, he could become a millionaire with a championship. Very few players, whether in college or in the pros, can say that.