DerMarr Johnson out of the NBA

[MikeInClifton]

This from the Denver Post - (http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_6856604)

"Former Nugget DerMarr Johnson has officially signed a deal to play with Benetton Treviso in Italy."

[jplog]

Another shining example of a one year collegiate athelete not lasting in the NBA. (and yes I know about his accident)

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

Another shining example of a one year collegiate athelete not lasting in the NBA. (and yes I know about his accident)

The injuries from the accident are the reason he's not in the NBA now.

[jeffto]

Wasn't he in the NBA for a couple of years after the accident? More likely he just wasn't good enough.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

Wasn't he in the NBA for a couple of years after the accident? More likely he just wasn't good enough.

Yes but the injuries took away some of his skills. He WAS plenty good enough, when healthy.

[MikeInClifton]

Another shining example of a one year collegiate athlete not lasting in the NBA. (and yes I know about his accident)

He made 9 million dollars over the last seven years. I'll make the same amount of money if I never retire - and live to be 92 yrs old.

I thought it was excellent decision by DerMarr to leave school early and pursue his chosen career.

[SLMadiCat]

He made 9 million dollars over the last seven years. I'll make the same amount of money if I never retire - and live to be 92 yrs old.

I thought it was excellent decision by DerMarr to leave school early and pursue his chosen career.

You can't really blame a kid for leaving early. I know I'd do the same.

[OUBearcat]

Yup and its almost impossible to think otherwise. Like someone mentioned, that is the amount of money I'd like to make over a lifetime. He made it before he was 30. That's called bankin. Sign me up.

Just think if Oden, and I hate OSU :) trust me, had stayed in college and this happened now. That's millions AND millions of dollars he would have lost. It's a business. And a game they love.

[MikeInClifton]

I guess I should change the Subject line of this thread, because DerMarr is back in the NBA (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/basketball/nba/spurs/stories/MYSA123008.spurs-nb.en.65930f41.html).

[Catmandu]

Another shining example of a one year collegiate athelete not lasting in the NBA. (and yes I know about his accident)


another shining example of the fall of intelligence in this forum.

this has got to be one of the more ignorant statements I've seen on here.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

I guess I should change the Subject line of this thread, because DerMarr is back in the NBA (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/basketball/nba/spurs/stories/MYSA123008.spurs-nb.en.65930f41.html).

Or we can start 2 or 3 new ones. (Tee-hee, j/k)

[nachoman91]

Any idea what the veteran league minimum is?

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

Any idea what the veteran league minimum is?

Close to $1 million (guessing). Rookie minimum is close to $500K now.

[jeffto]

For some comparison: Patterson was the only Clipper whose salary was not guaranteed. He was set to make $770,610 if the Clippers kept him past this week. Doubt Dermarr would get a guarantee, but $1 mill is probably in the ball park.

[jeffto]

The topic of this thread is correct once more. He was waived.