jesus jackmove, you didn't read my post at all, specifically when i said "alston improved his game past streetball, then got a job" and "they're all good players, some played some college ball" . . .
and kobe prob got clowned at the playground; that doesn't mean much, am i wrong? bottom line: if ao or the professor or etc were good enough, they'd have pro contracts, period.
ps - lebron overpaid? are you f-ing kidding? check the gate receipts, he paid for himself - alston having one decent season and getting re-upped is stupid.