Wufan wrote:SubGod22 wrote:I think it might help if the NBA had a legitimate minor league. The D-League kind of does that, but I heard there are around 8 teams or so, maybe more, that don't have any affiliate. I think if they each had a team and owned the rights to each player, you might see more NCAA players drafted and developed there.
As of this year there are 19 teams which are all single franchise associated. Getting closer to a farm system.
The D-League pay players between $13,000-$25,000 per year.
Until that changes kids with legitimate talent will chase their dream of playing pro ball in Europe while making well into 6 figures with taxes taken care of by the teams.