[singletrack]

I think the question has to be why is it OK for figure skaters and gymnasts to go pro for a million bucks at 12 or 13 but not B ball payers. I think the fact that Michelle Kwan or Mart Lou Retton aren't likely to travel in a posse or use crack has a lot to dp with it..........

[Drew68]

I think the fact that Michelle Kwan or Mart Lou Retton aren't likely to travel in a posse or use crack has a lot to do with it..........

I think you are right. Furthermore, there are other endeavors besides sports where teens can become rich. Britney Spears was a millionaire at 17.

There does seem to be a "Young black kid from the hood ain't gonna know what to do with all that money!" kind of perception.

Personally, if I had the ability to earn millions right out of high school, I wouldn't think twice about it. College can wait. It would be a shame to suffer a career-ending injury while playing for free in college.