RobT
Earlier this year
Next Stars Future Program? It must be the Off Season!
Not much real news, although what is there, is great. Here's something we can think about, make things up about and while away time 'til the season gets closer.
I spent what little of what I still have available to mull over a NS program as as a 2-year deal.
1st year, much as it is now. If not drafted ...
2nd year, club till has player's rights. (With or without options for 2nd year?). Same NBL $ contribution for 2nd season. Club can pay more - with a limit - that does NOT impact Salary Cap at all. If club doesn't require player or the player wants any other 'out', then the club may get a buy-out or the like??
For the prospective player it's a stable start to his career. The first year can concentrate on getting drafted. If he's any good, he isn't thinking "or what?". So, after the shock and disappointment naturally thoughts turn to the future. What better way for this rookie to learn about playing pro, if he is good enough, to continue with the club and to make better decisions for himself during that year. Still needs to earn whatever he gets. Can keep improving his stocks for year 3 and beyond
For the club the advantages are obvious. Know what they are getting, contract already worked out. Have an "asset" if not required?
Worth it or not?
