This model is so dumb because once it produces a windfall it will die. Can you imagine the PR for this league when they inevitably end up in a dispute with a player that doesn't want to pony over millions because KO once took him on a bus trip to play a prep school?
Probably hoping the players and families don't pay attention to the required percentage kickback to KO, et al.
This is so true. They literally prey on the kid’s inability to read a contract, then steal money from him. Then the agent points him to his buddy who’s a financial adviser who does the same thing.
And likely get some sort of finders fee back from the adviser. Not making judgements.
I don't think anyone is hoping this is going to go wrong. I think people are just pointing out the obvious. This is a train wreck just waiting to happen.
If KO wasn't involved ya'll wouldn't even give a damn
How does this make sense? It's still a rival path to basketball.
That's a staggering over-generalization. Actually, I couldn't give a damn who IS involved. I think it's a horrible idea and it's going to flame out. But thanks for (woefully incorrectly) trying to read my mind
Because he's running it.
My initial thought is who cares about their image or likeness? I for one have absolutely zero desire to watch this league, regardless of who runs it. It's basically minor league basketball playing the top high school & prep school teams. There's no connection for me to give a . Even if there was a CT team I wouldn't care. I expect there will be a lot of people with similar sentiments, so they're going to need to find a stronger revenue stream than I&L. A % of future earnings makes the most sense for the stability of the league, but there will be a few years with none of that revenue while they wait for the first player(s) to get drafted. If a player finds they give back more in the long run than they made, that could be the end. Time will tell.
It'll be interesting to see how it plays out. I guess the visibility they do or don't get will determine if their popularity continues. There's some star power being one of the best high school players in the country, especially with fanbases that hope you come to their school. I wonder what happens when you join this league.I didn't mean that to sound like I&L would be the only source of revenue, just one. Whether you care or not some of these kids have followings.
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