“Enough to never have to work again” is a goal and mentality you have as a

Mar 28, 2025
12:26:37am

garyfan All-American

normal person. But I don’t think it’s the goal or mentality people in his position process in the same way.

And if he wanted to make sure he never has to work again, one could argue that he would be wise to take the NBA money right now.

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“It’s a no-brainer to get to the second contract a year earlier.” While it’s

gwalker

Mar 27, 11:47pm

There werent many sophomores taken in the first round of the 2024 draft

johnnybyu

Mar 27, 11:49pm

I’m not talking about improving his draft status. I’m saying, if he were my son,

gwalker

Mar 27, 11:53pm

He is a non-LDS kid from Russia, not an LDS player enjoying Provo. Not saying.

johnnybyu

Mar 27, 11:57pm

johnnybyu

Mar 27, 11:59pm

I don’t get it? None of the usages of SA I’m familiar with fit here.

seacougar

Mar 28, 9:14am

Which goes back to how much he’d enjoy it. Maybe he wouldn’t enjoy another

gwalker

Mar 28, 12:01am

But he does have an LDS GF who lives in Provo. So that could be a draw

ATX

Mar 28, 12:11am

Hopefully it is

johnnybyu

Mar 28, 12:13am

If you are paying attention, he is loving Provo and the BYU experience.

Cougarbib

Mar 28, 1:04am

It’s obvious that he is quite happy in Provo right now. Why end it now?

Weagle Coug

Mar 28, 9:17am

Agreed. If I was him, I'd probably just go if I was projected Top 15. Seems like

JarJarBeeps

Mar 28, 7:21am

I mean he left his home when he was what 15? 16? Never really just got to be

kalifi

Mar 27, 11:53pm

For his sake, I'm so glad he came to BYU w/ a more wholesome environment for all those things.

Soupie

Mar 28, 12:07am

And girlfriend

Ten_Hour_Drives

Mar 28, 1:03am

RE: I mean he left his home when he was what 15? 16? Never really just got to be

greatbam

Mar 28, 7:31am

This is a really great take

theonick

Mar 28, 7:41am

So let’s say he is the 8th pick this year

MwangoleCoug9

Mar 27, 11:55pm

He could get an insurance policy that would pay him more than just what

gwalker

Mar 27, 11:59pm

Sometimes people make decisions outside of $$$

RGGeemer

Mar 28, 12:06am

Egor hasn’t been one he left Moscow to go to Spain and then Spain to go to

johnnybyu

Mar 28, 12:10am

Math changes significantly >15th pick, if he’s projected below he should go Pro

Mar 28, 12:23am

Also a great take

theonick

Mar 28, 7:43am

I want Egor to stay. But I don’t think it’s realistic play the

garyfan

Mar 28, 12:18am

I’m not saying people don’t see it how you say they do. Clearly nearly everyone

gwalker

Mar 28, 12:21am

But Egor hasn’t made that money yet and it’s far from guaranteed. I agree more

johnnybyu

Mar 28, 12:21am

No. Enough to never have to work again is a virtual certainty. And if he isn’t

gwalker

Mar 28, 12:23am

It is not a certainty at all. Lots of examples of a great prospect

johnnybyu

Mar 28, 12:24am

“Enough to never have to work again” is a goal and mentality you have as a

garyfan

Mar 28, 12:26am

That would be a stronger argument if he had already made that money.

garyfan

Mar 28, 12:24am

I already addressed the “material” argument abundantly. What people think will

gwalker

Mar 28, 12:29am

I get that and don’t entirely disagree.

garyfan

Mar 28, 12:35am

Isn’t the purpose of getting to a second contract a year earlier to have one

gwalker

Mar 28, 12:42am

It’s not just about getting to the second contract a year earlier.

garyfan

Mar 28, 12:52am

I agree & said exactly what you did 3 wks ago & got killed on CB for it. Loads

Forzaitalia

Mar 28, 12:40am

Tree ale out a 7 mill ins policy. If he sticks

kotacoug

Mar 28, 12:48am

If he’s in the top 12 he should go. That’s too much money to delay. Otherwise

kotacoug

Mar 28, 12:46am

Rookie deal is 4 years guaranteed, you take the money. Even if he is late 1st

JWin

Mar 28, 4:21am

How does money at a certain threshold make you more likely to be enslaved by it

Undefeated

Mar 28, 5:46am

He got outplayed by Saunders this year...next year he might be the 3rd best

Fdnman

Mar 28, 6:39am

It seems that Egor is not motivated solely by money, fame, fortune, but he has

LV Mike

Mar 28, 7:36am

Well said. He technically has played “pro” already and knows what he’s in for.

seacougar

Mar 28, 10:20am

BYU needs him to go to the NBA. NBA drafts seed recruiting fruit.

ParentingNotForSissy

Mar 28, 10:10am

Does he come from living condition, family needs the money that would effect

germ1

Mar 28, 10:14am

Nah. If he’s projected to be a lottery pick then he has to go. Too much can

WillsPitStop

Mar 28, 10:34am

RE: Nah. If he’s projected to be a lottery pick then he has to go. Too

longtimeYfan

Mar 28, 10:49am

Does Hall stay if Demin stays?

CougarBreath

Mar 28, 10:36am

If demin goes, after watching the other sweet 16 teams, I just don't think we

Undefeated

Mar 28, 10:49am

He is capable of being a starting PG on a top 10 team

JoeExotic

Mar 28, 10:55am

I could see that but the margin for error would definitely be smaller.

Undefeated

Mar 28, 11:30am

I honestly didn't see a huge gap between Demin and Hall this year.

CougarBreath

Mar 28, 11:21am

I get what you're saying. I kind of thought that at a couple different points

Undefeated

Mar 28, 11:29am

From a purely financial standpoint, you gotta go to the NBA. But I've made a lot

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