<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Las Vegas - Darko Milicic has something in a summer league he hasn't had in two years in the NBA - guaranteed playing time in a Pistons jersey. Milicic hasn't made much of an impression so far, probably due in part to his rusting at the end of Detroit's bench. But if nothing else, he's useful as a symbol. Players such as Milicic and former Nugget Nikoloz Tskitishvili are the poster players for the NBA's increased involvement with the National Basketball Development League this fall. Nuggets second-round draft pick Ricky Sanchez could benefit in a way those others could not. As a result of the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement, teams can send down their first- or second-year players to the development league. Although the Nuggets haven't yet decided where to place Sanchez, the 18-year-old forward knows he needs time to develop his game and put on weight and recognizes how the minor league could help him. "You can practice all you want and you can get better," he said. "But the real deal is to play in the game. That's how you prove really that you've improved your game." That's what players including Milicic and Tskitishvili could have used the past two years, instead of sitting at the end of NBA benches. Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe said he can envision the NBDL evolving into something similar to the NBA summer leagues, in which young prospects get a minimum of 20 to 25 minutes a game. Teams also would not feel compelled to let foreign players they draft play for European teams that NBA teams have no control over. "I think it's a very, very good rule," Vandeweghe said. "I think all the (draft) picks will be more valuable." Many coaches are optimistic the commitment to the NBDL can give the NBA the type of minor-league affiliation that has worked for decades in baseball and hockey. "It's gonna work, and I love it," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "For a change, now it sounds like we're going to actually have a farm system." Added Bulls coach Scott Skiles: "In theory, it should be a great tool. You should be able to use it, ultimately have an affiliation with a team, send a younger coach down there, even, teach them all your concepts and everything. If that's the way it ends up working out, I think it'll be a good thing for the league and the players." </div> Source
I think its a good idea to have players playing in the NBDL rather than sitting on the bench in the NBA.
Having the ability to send players down to the DL is really probably the best thing that came out of the new CBA. Teams and players will really benefit from it. It allows young players to develop and also opens up spots for veteran players who can contribute to the team. As time goes on, I think your going see teams really utilize this option.
Farm System is a very good idea, I mean it clealry works in the NHL. However, for now I think it should be graduated into the system, but I don't think it should work with distributing the teams like the article stated. I think (atleast for now) each team should be able to send their player wherever they are most needed(or whatever team offers the most money or some other thing). I would rather have each team own the player's RIGHTs and have the freedom to bringhtat player up and down from the DL as needed(within reason). However, this sort of effectively destroys the league's current system where you can sign a free agent fro m the D League in the middle of the season when you have a bunch of injkuries plauging you. Insteadl a team would just bring up a player and those who are fighing for a spot(who's rights aren't owned by anyone) would have to fight very hard to win a contract. I wholeheartedly think each team should own a D League team(in the future). It would potentialy generate income for the NBA/NBDL . I think this sytstem would be better for teams and fasn. If injuries come about, a team could bring one of their players up from the d league and vice versa. It could also increase basketball viewership and fans. Some of the ideas i just presented are pretty raw, but its my break and I'm just spitting out ideas. I'm sure if I refine them it would make more sense.
Yeah I thnk this is a good idea they need a couple more teams in the NBDL so every 2 NBA teams can have their own team the new CBA has a couple good things coming out of it.
This will help Ricky alot, because he's never played in a professional league before. Right now, all he can do is shoot 3's, and show off his perimeter skills, hopefully there he can learn how to be explosive, clean the glass, and because a more physical defender, and block more shots
The only thing would be you would have to have enough fan base for it to be like the MLB farm leagues. I love the idea though...there is a lot of money involved in those farm systems also.
The NBA should of implemented a farm system years ago. With so many young players that want into the NBA, and don't want to be scammed out of money by the NCAA. The NBA should also remove the age limit & allow anyone skilled enough to play in the League. (or in the farm system)
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting miamiballa12:</div><div class="quote_post">I think its a good idea to have players playing in the NBDL rather than sitting on the bench in the NBA.</div> I agree..Because, some1 isn't going 2 get good by siting on the bench..Even in practice..They still won't have enough time 2 practice..But, if they go to the NBDL, @least they have a chance of geting good..
