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Izzy, it is not always about being good enough to be an import in Europe, more so, what if the team dynamics are not right and Brad ends up sitting more than playing.
Sure he gets a payday, but would he get an NBA gig?
Plus, he has been scouted and drafted whilst playing here, I am sure that is good enough on his CV.
Not a matter of hiding in the NBL, more a matter of he knows he will have opportunities here, whereas his role in Europe would be a bit of unknown.
Personally, I would go for a year and take the cash.
Boti has a good point in the paper today in that if you go to Europe as an import and struggle, Houston may not want you any more, so why not stay here, dominate and then go to the NBA.