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Message: [QUOTE="HuskyFich, post: 4719706, member: 2217"] It's a function of a few things. One, a general rise in talent of younger players. In an age of personal trainers and AAU circuits with large bags attached, this becomes a profession very early in life, and kids take it seriously. Two, NBA teams would rather have players train in their facilities and attend their practices instead of a college no matter what. So getting a young guy with high potential to have for 5 years and contract extend as he enters his prime is the new go to move. (The Giannis move) Three, the G League. These teams have the $$ to spend and a place to put them. They would much rather draft high potential guys early. Getting an extra 3 years of development vs. a senior in college may turn out to be a genie in a bottle they are praying for (Anfernee Simons). [/QUOTE]