Every year there is at least one player who makes a mind-boggling decision to leave college and enter the NBA Draft despite being woefully unprepared for the next level. We now have this year’s winner for dumbest NBA Draft decision.
UCLA guard Malcolm Lee has decided to forgo his senior year and make himself eligible for the draft. Originally Lee was only exploring his options, but word came down yesterday that he has hired an agent and the decision is final. UCLA coach Ben Howland reportedly advised Lee to stay in school, but the 6’5 guard didn’t listen.
Howland had this to say:
“In my opinion, I thought that would’ve been in his best interest (to stay). I shared that with both Malcolm and his family, and they appreciated me saying that. I’m saying what’s best for him. Obviously it’s what’s best for UCLA basketball. But I honestly in my heart really believed, with all the factors, I thought that was in his best interest.”
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