POB traded to Toronto

[SFP]

In the business world a guy called Bill Gates left college early way before his parents thought he should and look how things turned out for him. College is suppose to be a vehicle to teach you on how to make a living better then the next guy and if it takes you 2 years well who needs a diploma?

[Big Mike]

http://www.pjstar.com/sports/x286844057/Celtics-trade-C-OBryant-to-Toronto

[Da Coach]

Some more articles-

From the Toronto Sun-

http://www.torontosun.com/sports/basketball/2009/02/20/8461296-sun.html

From the Toronto Star-

http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/590440

From the Toronto Globe and Mail-

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090220.NBATRADE20/TPStory/Sports

[Chico]

This certainly proves he was not ready to play in the NBA when he was drafted and appears that he is no closer to getting many minutes now, kind of wonder if he would have done things differently now and stayed at BU rather then leave early because of the money. I still believe he would have gotten the money anyway and been more prepared to play at that level.

As usual on this subject, I agree with opinions like yours, and I think I have a sense of reality.

[SFP]

I do not think there is a poster on this subject that believes that playing an extra year or two at BU would not have helped POB make the jump physically but the real issue is would you want to role the dice in his situation and leave a million plus on the table. I for one was writing up threads that he should have followed the Tim Duncan school of thought but let's not carry away, a few cool million in the bank feels so much better then a possible few millions in 2 years. Now that is having a sense of reality.

[thefish7]

Ignoring the staggering opportunity cost and risk you take for injuries or poor performance by playing your last two years in college, even just the cost of money of waiting two years on a contract like POB got goes some way towards justifying his early departure.

[mrcoachdude]

Reality....hmmm...do I take a couple of million for a couple of years right now.....or stay in school and maybe get that chance again.....

reality tells me take the money NOW.....put it away and if I don't make it.....go back to school and get my degree.....live off the money I put away....and work a job I love...

[jeffsu]

I do not think there is a poster on this subject that believes that playing an extra year or two at BU would not have helped POB make the jump physically but the real issue is would you want to role the dice in his situation and leave a million plus on the table. I for one was writing up threads that he should have followed the Tim Duncan school of thought but let's not carry away, a few cool million in the bank feels so much better then a possible few millions in 2 years. Now that is having a sense of reality.

I basically agree. Sure a year or two at BU and he would have entered the NBA at a better level than he entered 2 years ago. But 2 years at BU would not have been as effective as 2 years in the NBA/Development League.

He struck while the iron was hot.

[ph]

Well there are a lot of good restaurants in Toronto......

.. and he has connections to get a good potato

Here is an article from the Toronto press about the trade- it refers to POB this way--
"The seven-footer from Idaho was the No. 9 pick by Golden State in the 2006 draft, played sparingly for two seasons there before signing a free-agent contract this past summer with Boston."

http://sports.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090219.wsptdeadline/GSStory/GlobeSportsBasketball/home

Illinois, Indiana, Idaho.. Bradley/Peoria is no longer just in the midwest ...

[bugregshu]

POB got a little over 5 minutes of action tonight with 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 blocked shot.

[Chico]

I do not think there is a poster on this subject that believes that playing an extra year or two at BU would not have helped POB make the jump physically but the real issue is would you want to role the dice in his situation and leave a million plus on the table. I for one was writing up threads that he should have followed the Tim Duncan school of thought but let's not carry away, a few cool million in the bank feels so much better then a possible few millions in 2 years. Now that is having a sense of reality.

Tim Duncan and POB don't belong in the same paragraph right now.

[bugregshu]

Due to the fact that it's late in the season and the Raptors are out of the playoff picture, POB is getting some playing time. He played 16:22 tonight with 4 points, 4 boards, 4 fouls.

[bugregshu]

Not only is Patrick O'Bryant getting playing time, but he got the start tonight against the Pacers alongside Parker, Calderon, Bosh, and Marion. He's played about 10 minutes with 6 points, a rebound, and a block.... but 4 fouls.

[epistibrain]

Not only is Patrick O'Bryant getting playing time, but he got the start tonight against the Pacers alongside Parker, Calderon, Bosh, and Marion. He's played about 10 minutes with 6 points, a rebound, and a block.... but 4 fouls.

Two Bradley Braves starting in the same NBA lineup--is that a first?

[Da Coach]

Patrick is playing well. He has 16 points on 8-11 shooting and 7 rebounds.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2009040811