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David Stern Dictator?
Apr 4, 2007 | 1:57 PM
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Hey there everyone!

Sorry I been gone so long but I'm back!!!!!! So last I left off I was bragging about how much I'd gotten right for my picks in the NCAA tourney. Well, I pulled an oh-fer during the final four and didn't get any picks right. I thought Georgetown would win it all..once again...I WAS WRONG!!!! So now I'm jumping to the big leagues...the NBA and boy do I have a bone to pick. If you caught the show (GDLA) yesterday you saw this discussion about whether or not the NBA should impose the one and done rule on college basketball players. The rule says you can't enter the NBA until you are 19 years old now..so that means most  kids have to go to college for one year before they leave. Technically you could go overseas and play for a year after high school then enter the league but most kids opt to go to school.

Here is the debate. Some people think that David Stern's rule is diminishing the college game and disrupting the "academic" process. Some people think these kids aren't really students that they are going to school for at the most a semester then not even caring because they know they are leaving anyway. This year that talk is about Kevin Durant and Greg Odom. Next year it will be about two kids playing here in Southern California, Kevin Love and O.J. Mayo. I tend to agree with what these critics of the rule are saying and even more. I think David Stern goes WAY TOO FAR with this rule. How can you deny someone the right to make money when they are of legal age? We don't have this discussion about any other athletes except for basketball. We don't care when it comes to golf, soccer, hockey..nothing..only basketball. We don't even care when it comes to academics. If there is a kid who is super smart and 14 years old we let that kid go to college without a second thought...we say things like this kid is a genius how can we hold him/her back? I say the same thing about Kevin Durant and Greg Odom...they are geniuses on the court..how, David Stern, can you hold them back? And if you look at the NBA today and it's superstars A LOT of them are right out of high school. Kobe, Kevin Garnett, Lebron James, Tracey McGrady, Jermaine O'Neal. David Stern these are the faces of your league.

The NBA is becoming a one-man show, and not the Lebron James show...it's becoming the David Stern show and that is a shame....in his efforts to go global he is losing sight of the people that made the game great. What do you think? Should athletes be made to stay in school should they be allowed to make a buck whenever they want and does this water down the college game? Let's talk I can't wait to hear what you have to say.

HOLLA!

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ddain read my blog view my photos
Apr 4, 2007 | 2:19 PM

Nischelle,

I think it's a sham that Greg Oden is taking a Rock and Roll "class" while playing at OSU this year. I think that's dumber than allowing these kids to go pro out of high school. You know if they go pro and fail at playing in the NBA, well then their gamble didn't pay off and their stuck in a world without a college education and good luck to them. There have been a few high school players who didn't pan out in the NBA after leaving high school, and you don't hear about them.

Going to college doesn't mean these guys are going to be successes in the NBA or life in general, so let them do what they want. I don't understand why Stern cares so much about the NCAA anyway.

As for Oden, he really should stay in school another year, because other than the last game, he played like garbage in the tourney.
foxyla read my blog
Apr 4, 2007 | 4:22 PM

I think that you are wonderful funny and sweet good luck with everything!!
MomofArmysoldier read my blog view my photos
Apr 4, 2007 | 7:06 PM

Nischelle,
I was so happy for you when you came to fox. You bring a breath of fresh air and a lite and breezy sense of humor...keep up the good work...you are very intelligent and have a great presense on screen...take care
Michele
cee8172 read my blog view my photos
Apr 4, 2007 | 10:29 PM

Welcome back,

Nischelle,you are so right.Allow these guys to make their paper.When young guys are driven,let them ride!See some people are use to,kids going to the military straight outta high school,for pennies on the dollar.no disrespect to our service riders.But they figure they paying these high schooler's million dollar money to be professional's when they can contribute,half of the funds to the war/prisons!Alot of times these guys finish high school,and they use their athleticism to overcome the streets.Because at the high school age these street gangs is calling our young men.so they figure if they really want be a professional let them go get it!!And they proved that by only allowing them to committ to one year as oppose to four years.So they can lose focus on their game.So,they have to maintain their average in their studies,and you only have so many hours to study,because you have to commit those long hours to practice,in order to stay on the team.Not to mention if you need to cop a "PARTIME" job,their's no time for that.So you choose your love to do your heart's desire or go to college,work min. wage,and we can't even mention basketball,because you gotta eat...

This isn't right,let these young men,be professional's as long as they have the game,so they can take care of their families.Because government aid only goes so far...They gotta do something about this man!

In closing,nice to have you back!!Your work is exceptional!!...
cee8172 read my blog view my photos
Apr 5, 2007 | 11:26 AM

GOOD MORNING!!

YOU NEED TO ADD THE HORROR VIDEO,ON YOUR PAGE WITH YOUR OTHER VIDEO'S!THAT WAS FUNNY WHEN YOU WALK THRU THE DOORS,ANTICIPATION IS SOMTHING ELSE.YOU KNEW SOMETHING WAS BEHIND THE DOOR,BUT NOT WERE YOU THOUGHT,CRAZY..I'M TELL YOU THE TRUTH,LATELY I HAVE BEEN FALLIN ASLEEP DURING GOOD DAY LA.BUT WHEN YOU CAME ON AT THE HORROR HOUSE,I HAD TO SEE IT,SCAREY!!!YOU WOULD HAVE ALOT OF FUN AT KNOTT'S SCAREY FARM!YOU SEEM LIKE YOU DON'T SWEAR OFTEN,TODAY YOU WANTED TO SPEAK IN TONGUE!!SMILES...YOU LOOK LIKE YOU WERE FEELING BETTER TODAY,YOU MUST HAVE HONORED MY TEA REMEDY! BY THE WAY YOU LOOK VERY NICE TODAY,A LIL OUTTA THE NORMAL.TAKE CARE,GOOD JOB AND YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY IN L.A. TODAY.
becki
Apr 5, 2007 | 12:04 PM

Hi~
I hear where you are coming from. I just want to add something different. I think that it is real important to have a higher education. If you take a look at any classifieds, even the most minimal jobs want people with some college. And I really mean minimal jobs. The reason is because college helps grow character as well as your mind. Ask your HR department at Fox. I don't think Stern is trying to prevent anyone from making a living, but is trying to have better quality people in the league. Maturity also comes with age. Baseball, football and soccar should adapt this, if they don't have something simular already in place. I know basketball isn't rocketscience (it is to me, tho!!) but you wouldn't want an architect building your house because he draws a pretty picture? Or a pyscologist giving out RX and counseling because he gives good advise? Education sould be valued, and I think Stern is trying to help a bit. Even if its just a little bit.
Nischelle_Turner read my blog
Apr 6, 2007 | 2:41 PM

Hey everyone...

So I'm still learning this whole blog thing so here is an "I am so stupid story". I thought for some reason I was answering everyone but apparently I havenot been because I was hitting the wrong button to post a blog reply.

So here we go again. I love the response but I have to say I don't think DFavid Stern is trying to help make things better. I tend to think David Stern wants to show the league whois really in charge. If he REALLY cared about those kids he would have fought to make a rule that says you have to stay in college all four years or at least three (like the NFL). He didn't because he knew it wouldn't be good for the league financially to kep major stars out. So if it comes down to the bottom line for Stern why shouldn't it for the players?

and DDain...I don;t have a problem with Greg Oden taking a "puff" class in college. I don;tknow about you but I had a class in college called Art Appreciation...if you went to clas you got an "A". I took it three times (the max) an easy grade booster and an elective. I don't see why it is a problem to take a class that you know is going to keep you eligible ESPECIALLY ifyou aren't planning on spending the entire time in school and even if you are..there is an easy "A" on your transscript for the future....Good conversation let's keep talking.
cee8172 read my blog view my photos
Apr 6, 2007 | 7:13 PM

AGAIN YOU SHARE REALLY GOOD PIONT'S NISCHELLE!SOME HAVE HAD TO OVERCOME MANY DIFFERENT OBSTACLES,BUT LIKE ANYTHING ELSE IN LIKE,IT CAN BE DONE IF YOU BELIEVE...JUST LIKE WITH ANY GOOD THING,IT TAKES A LITTLE TIME IF IT'S GOOD!!BUT I THINK IT'S A SPITEFUL TACTIC TO USE AGAINST MINORITIES!BUT I'M TRING NOT TO TAKE IT THEIR,BUT WHAT IS ONE YEAR GONE DO,IF BASKETBALL FLOP?SAME THING AS IF YOU COMING OUTTA HIGH SCHOOL,YOU GOTTA TRY AGAIN,GO BACK TO SQUARE ONE..JUST LIKE IF YOUR TRING TO GET A GOOD JOB,YOU BETTER BE WELL QUALIFIED PRIOR TO APPLYING!NOT TO MENTION THE APPLICATION/INTERVIEW PROCESS,ALL PART OF THE GAME,BECAUSE THEY WANNA MAKE SURE IF YOU REALLY WANT WHAT YOUR AFTER.SO BE READY TO GO THAT EXTRA MILE,BECAUSE SOME WILL TAKE YOU THERE!!BUT YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT A YEAR OF COLLEGE IS NOTHING,BUT SOMETHING FOR YOU TO FALL BACK ON,AND IF YOUR SMART LIKE SHAQ AND A FEW OTHERS YOU'LL KEEP AN ACE IN THE HOLE..BUT YOUR RIGHT MOST PROFESSOR'S WILL WORK WITH YOU,COMMUNICATION IS EVERYTHING.BECAUSE IF THEY SEE YOUR EFFORT,WHO WON'T RESPECT IT.THEY HAVE BEEN THEIR AS WELL,AND MOST WANT YOU TO WIN ANYHOW.. HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY,AND HAPPY EASTER!
richizy read my blog
Apr 9, 2007 | 11:10 AM

Nischelle,
I think you are a wonderful person and great reporter. You bring a breath of fresh air to the show. Smart and very attractive!! Keep up the good work. Love ya Rich
da_rooster view my photos
Apr 19, 2007 | 12:56 PM

Yo Nischelle....new to the blog here @ fox 11...now realizing you all have more than one 'story blog' going on at a time 'duh'..
YES on O J MayyOoooo ....I live in Huntington, WV and wow wait until you see him play live and in person. An amazing athlete. To watch Huntington High Play, was more like watching a college or even a pro game! Crowds were so big they had to open up the Henderson Center (home of Marshall Basketball) just to have 'almost' enough room for the crowds. Hate to see OJ leave WV and go to USC. The good news is (i guess) for you guys is, you'll be getting even more USC fans via West Virginia.

On another note..How come you ended up on page 4 in the 'People @ fox news' catagory? We need to talk to them people! Altho guess it's not all bad. I'm sure Jillian must love it that's she's on page 3 behind Dorothy who's on page 2.

FIGHT FIGHT!

have a happy!
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Nischelle_Turner

Nischelle came to FOX 11 in September of 2004 and in January of 2005 became a permanent member of Good Day LA. In August of 2005 Nischelle returned to New Orleans to report on Hurricane Katrina. It was during those 14 days covering the aftermath of the storm that changed Nischelle forever. Not only did she experience personal and professional tragedy, she also saw a growth in the human spirit that will never leave her. Nischelle won numerous awards for her reporting during the storm including the California Junior Chamber of Commerce's "Outstanding Young Californian" Award.

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