Updated: Apr 14, 2005, 12:55 PM

Vote: NBA Age Limit?


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LeBron James turned 20 on December 30, 2004.
What if somebody wanted to hire you for a job they felt you were qualified? What if that job paid millions of dollars? What if you couldn't be hired because you weren't at least 20 years of age?

That's the possible dilemma facing high school ballers who feel they have what it takes to make the jump straight to the NBA. Commissioner David Stern is pushing for an age limit that proponents say would help young players grow mentally and physically, while at the same time protecting roster spots for veterans. Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal disagrees and believes the plan has racial undertones.

Which side of the fence are you on? What will happen to the quality of play in college basketball and the NBA if the age limit is introduced?

Vote now, SportsNation!

Page 2 Opposing Views: Scoop Jackson | Jason Whitlock

  • 1) Do you agree with Jermaine O'Neal's comments that a proposed NBA age limit is based in racism?
  • 2) Do you agree with O'Neal's comments that an age limit would be unfair to players who have the ability to compete in the NBA before age 20?
  • 3) Should the NBA impose an age limit?
  • 4) If you answered yes, what should the limit be?
  • 5) What do you think is the NBA's primary reason for proposing an age limit?
  • 6) What do you think would be the NBA players union's main reason for agreeing to an age limit?
  • 7) What would you have rather seen LeBron James do directly out of high school?
  • 8) What will happen to the quality of play in the NBA if an age limit is introduced?
  • 9) What will happen to the quality of play in college basketball if an age limit is introduced in the NBA?

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