Commit of the Day: Jeremy Tyler (11/21/08)

[truthnonfiction]

Overrated crybaby cant even get off the bench in israel. He's got no game other than dunking and putbacks. Terrible footwork, cannot create a shot, no handles. But the worst is his inability to take criticism and improve. He is already been passed by younger players.

[slicingwater]

I can see little potential in him. He doesn't appear that fast and is using his size as an advantage while ignoring his other skills.

[caseynene5]

The point is Karma187x3 that Tyler is being a dumbass going overseas when he could just get his diploma, go to Louisville, then go to the pros. Instead, he will go to Europe and maybe get limited playing time making 300,000, when in 2 years he will make about 3x more. Don't be greedy and earn that money so young, Tyler is selfish and it tells a lot about his character that he cant even go 2 more years of education. Just like Brandon Jerkings, the guy is flat out a cock with a cocky attitude.

[Bossrah]

School is not for everyone, the kid wants to play against the best so he is going to Europe to prepare for the best. Selfish??? how is he selfish??? he has done everything that he wanted to at the HS level, he said it himself that he is bored of it. Most of the kids in HS you more than likely wont see the rest of your life. He is preparing for the NBA period

[jdkj1384]

What about the fact that college isn't for everyone? Maybe he doesn't want to screw with getting a diploma (or maybe he's not smart enough, or doesn't care)... He will still get the same access to the NBA draft, if not more. Maybe playing overseas will develop his game even more than college. AND he won't have to take money UNDER the table, AND it's not like he would have stayed 4 years in college anyway, so it's either 300k or half a diploma. Seems like maybe a good move to me.

[kdswan34]

Exactly!

[biggelove09]

All dunks... Euroleague's big men can shoot. He will be a top 3 pick on the new word loved by scouts and analysts... "potential"

[jdkj1384]

Well why would you shoot when you can just dunk every time? It's hard judging talent when they are so ridiculously better than the competition. Look at Vince Young...

[biggelove09]

So, I guess you think that after 2 years of playing Vince Young is a bust? Get real. At least Vince won at other levels. This dude isnt as good as advertised. I was telling my girl he doesnt have to shoot since he is that much better than the other kids. He signed for so much less than I thought he would too. I hope he can shoot but, this video doesnt show me a player that should go against the grain and go overseas... Looks like Leon smith to me.

[jdkj1384]

Actually, I'm from Austin, and I am a Titans fan because of Vince. He's like jesus around here, and I love him. I was just saying that it was hard to really get a handle on VY's skill set in college cause he could do whatever he wanted because he was a superior athlete.

[Lolercopterz]

he can shoot trust me this kid and own anyone in 2010 easily. almost avg 40pts game 20rpg

[tamir551]

come to israel play in two league: winner and euro-kap

[metalfang5]

Say what you want about his not getting a high school diploma, but this kid does look like a future NBA stud.

[gallonsof]

Nice footwork -> sick move at 1:05 definitely a lottery pick when he comes back

[kullz12]

i dont think this kid is 6'11" but maybe one day he will be, but hes not that tall and hes def not 260 pounds ...im sorry but this dude is not as big if not bigger than lebron james ...cmon

[hahahahahaWall]

This kid makes it look like he's playing on a fisher price goal. Smart move going over seas because he'll have a chance to play against better players and get paid!!! Why go to college when you'll only waist one year of your life not getting paid? His high school team sucks outside of him. They had 3 coaches get fired for trying to get better players to transfer in. This kid is good his footwork is unreal for a kid his age. He has one of the best low-post spin moves I''ve seen.

[wrwfcfrewgt]

Laughing my as off...good for this kid...instead of being exploited for zero pay in the US he does the American thing and goes and makes the money. For those of you that actually believe the stupid recruiting service rankings you must be shocked. Consider this though, he is 15/16 yrs old in these clips and already good enough to play in the NBA. He is a legit 6'9" with long arms and unusually coordinated. He is way better than Jared Sullinger (saw him in person...good player but a fat as kid)

[Brownbrutha02]

You name Pau Gasol, Fernandez and Rubio? Rubio hasn't proven anything in America so you can't use his and fernandez isn't an elite player. For every one European decent player you have over 5 european bust players. DARKO!

[gensu3k1]

For every one American player who makes it, 5 are busts. That's the nature of the draft.

[ljames171]

Just depends how bad u want it

[karma187x3]

Man you DONT know what the fuck you are talking about. just because he plays in europe doesnt mean he will be a bust. He's coming back for the 2011 draft and ESPN said he might even be a #1 pick.

And your example of DARKO shows how dumb you are. Its not like darko grew up in the states and then went to europe thats why he became a bust.

Luke at Kwame Brown...

Rubio hasn't proved anything in america?

So you're pretty much saying that NBA scouts are stupid for considering him top 5 pick?

okDOUCHE

[caseynene5]

And u don't make any sense talking about the 6 fiqures. Yes i would go if someone offered me a job like that before high school, but this is basketball you moron, it will still be there for him in 2 years, it not going to disapear like your dick, u 1st grade brain dick smoker

[karma187x3]

Ok you fucktard numbnutt cocknocker school will always be there just like Shaq went back and finished it, got his bachelor degree in 2000, then got his MBA 2005 when he was 33. So he can always go back and finish school. Plus, you don't know him personally, maybe his family is in a though financial situation thats why he did.

So stop judging other people about education you dickwad you're the 1 making uneducated comments.

[caseynene5]

Ok u pointy tit face, his family is in need of money, go back to school u fuckfag, how many people have said that. Yeah u can go back to school and be a small wiener retard or u can stick it out like a man, go to college and stop being a fucking loser. Shaq go back to school b/c he made his money and had nothing else to do. For once i want to see a California recruit or school for that matter not cheat the system in place. Take that to the bank u asia fucking yellow tiny wiener face. Suck cock

[karma187x3]

If anything going to school will make money problems even worse for his family. Yes it will be good for the future once he's done with school, but it's not like he's going to be a doctor after he graduates you fucknutt he's going to be a professional basketball player.

In your words: chosing hundreds of thousands of dollars over going to college FOR 1 YEAR is being a loser. Maybe you are the sore loser because you went to college for 7 years and you still can't make as much money as he does.

[Brownbrutha02]

This guy is making a huge mistake. He's not that good to go directly into the pros. Okay, he might play in Europe but Europe level of basketball is not on the same as in America. What a huge mistake...

[vladepejajohn]

u dont know wtf u're talking about

top european leagues like spain are legit

guys like rubio, fernandez, pau gasol all came out from there...

no reasons others can't be successful

[sgc31]

he's gonna make like half a million dollars in europe. then he'll get drafted and make 50 million. enough said

[Brownbrutha02]

He might make alot of money over seas but he could atleast have a HS Diploma but I still don't think he's going to be that effective against ADULTS

[kingbee10]

he's going to get a GED. a high school diploma in america is almost worth nothing anyways. most job employers require u to have proof of a college degree not a hs diploma. these clips hes about 15/16 and he's mashing on dudes. give him a few years and he'll be what nba gm's love: tall, athletic, long arms, and LOTS OF POTENTIAL.. if he doesnt make it in the nba he could always use the contacts he is getting now and go back overseas and still make at least 6 figures a year.

[karma187x3]

Man all you philosopher talking about "he might make a money but he could at least have a HS diploma"

What the fuck is a gonna do with a HS diploma especially if he can make a lot of money. People with college degrees can't get a job these days.

Plus, I guarantee every single one of you would leave school in a second if somebody offered you a 6 figure job.

[DelRutherford]

Right...play like KG

[jljordan06]

dude is good, as tall as he is he better be. His skill set reminds me of Kevin Garnett and Kevin Durant. I hope he turns out to be raw because if he is a bust, the criticizm will NEVER stop.

[FrancisDrive]

at 1:10 he takes about 5 steps

[hotashell25]

OMG he does!! He doesnt even attempt to put the ball down. He rebounds on one side of the paint, and puts it in from the other side.

Haha... good catch.

[youngtuss83]

hes alright. Lebron james was way better then that dude when LJ was his age. That kids just way taller then all the other 11th graders. But im sure hes gonna go to some basketball camp and get made into being a great ball player.

[halabakyungin]

he sucks! all he does is dunk! not hard when you are 6'10. put on better videos of him actually shooting the rock!

[italyzboi321]

hes not goin to lville anymore hes skippin senior yr of high skool nd is goin pro in europe

[RicFlair444]

he freakin stupid to go to europe to play ball. Hope he turns into a sucess story and not another lenny cooke

[LACOFD121]

this kid is good, i wish he would have chose ucla.

[shoota0075]

Louisville is a great choice, you got to be good to play for Rick Pitino

[destrilogy]

hes skipping senior year in high school and is going to play in europe.

[mwlucasprops]

Samardo Samuels will return for his SO yr, then he'll jump to the NBA...that's when Tyler will come in and fill the void and start where Samuels left off. Tyler will also have the benefit in playing the first season in the new Louisville arena.

[FVK5o2]

Yeah i agree Samardo will go pro after his soph year if he has a good season. But don't forget about Terrence Jennings, he is a beast to. He plays at least 3 years at Louisville. The combo of Jennings and Samuels next season will be a monster!! But yeah can't wait for Tyler.

[FVK5o2]

cant wait to see him playin at Louisville