How the lockout may affect the upcoming draft

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A thought provoking read by Rick Bonnell (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/03/26/2175331/bobcats-challenge-maximize-draft.html)

Do you think that this year's labor situation is as dire as the article makes it out to be?
I have my doubts that we would lose the entire 2011-2012 season ( mainly because I feel the players will buckle because I don't think they can go a full year without getting paid ) but even if there is no work stoppage I can see the labor unrest scaring away a significant portion of this year's underclassmen.

How do you see this situation affecting the draft and the Bobcats?

[ohara831]

It does make you wonder if the top prospects who are underclassmen might just stay in school. That would totally suck. However, I think we can still maximize the picks. And, if the 2011-2012 season is lost, then I think we would still have our 2012 pick as long as it is still Top 10 protected and we dont make the Playoffs this seasn. So a #10 and #17/18 this year and a #10 next season might not be a bad deal at all.

[GoBobs]

you can't count on us to miss the playoffs we might make it this season. Making it in the NBA is about getting a chance to showcase your skills. It helps a lot if you are a top pick. However, one year of your opportunity will be wasted if there is a lockout that lasts a full year. Even first round picks don't always get that much time. Look at Joe Alexander. There will be some guys desperate to come out and some guys who think they might go higher then they should. Overall I just hope we can get John Henson with our top pick.

[SWedd523]

I've always found it hilarious that players will cave because "they can't afford not to play".

[Scottley Crue]

I've always found it hilarious that players will cave because "they can't afford not to play".

That can be summed up by quick Patrick Ewing story...someone in his inner circle said to him one day early in his playing days, "Patrick, you sure do spend a lot of money."
"That's because I make a lot of money," was his reply. I believe Pat ran into financial problems a little later in life due to this philosophy. I'm fairly certain others today still employ his spending strategy.

[SWedd523]

That can be summed up by quick Patrick Ewing story...someone in his inner circle said to him one day early in his playing days, "Patrick, you sure do spend a lot of money."
"That's because I make a lot of money," was his reply. I believe Pat ran into financial problems a little later in life due to this philosophy. I'm fairly certain others today still employ his spending strategy.
Which amazes me to this day. You'd think with them seeing the multitudes of other athletes going broke, they'd have a bit of restraint.