the nba and the nfl are private institutions. they have the right to say who they will accept into their leagues. theyre just making restrictions that assure they get qualified players in the league. whether you like the rule or not, calling it anything more than a dumb rule is just bogus. i applied for a job not too long ago but was rejected because of my age. whats the difference? i can either... wait until i gain more experience, or find another damn job.
and hey, if basketball players dont like it, DONT GO TO THE NBA!!!!
lol, color of the players being the cause of these rule... wow, way to think outside of the box. im pretty sure there had been black players in the nba LONG before this rule, (i might have to do some research on that one, though), and there will be just as many black ballers in the nba now, after the rule.
btw, how does the age requirement keep black players out of the nba??? all a top high school prospect has to do is go to college for a year... no matter what color he is. he doesnt have to graduate, he doesnt need good grades. he just needs to get a scholarship for being a great athlete. and SOMEONE will accept him, as long as he is smart enough to sign his name.
and hell, even if the player CANT make it into college for one year, just sit out a year and practice! once he turns 19 he can go straight to the league! yes, white, black, hispanic, asian... all players can do that.
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