The article discusses how significant economic shifts in the NBA influence the type of player the Los Angeles Lakers should pursue in the upcoming draft. Three notable changes are outlined: the limitation of rookie contracts established in 1994, the introduction of age eligibility rules in 2006, and the NCAA's NIL policy from 2021. These factors mean that potential draftees need to demonstrate not just skill but also resilience and the ability to navigate the spotlight and financial opportunities present during their college years. This shift impacts scouting priorities, emphasizing character alongside talent.
The kind of player who had access to excess on a college campus for four years and proved they can handle the temptations that money and fame can bring.
Resiliency isn't something that can be measured at the combine, which is ironic because without it, all the measurable qualities add up to nothing.
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