Domestic Draft-and-stash option

[krumeto]

Interesting article on the 76ers blog:
http://www.libertyballers.com/2015/5/7/8565811/report-sixers-to-workout-jamal-jones-consider-domestic-draft-and-stash

"As a fringe first-rounder, he would get a promise of eventual guaranteed money through the NBA's rookie scale (which would guarantee him roughly $1.5 million over two years, followed by two team options). But, it was under the condition that he delay signing that contract and join the D-League for a year first."

With the huge number of picks and some but not that much cap space, I find the option very interesting. It is an alternative to the EU D&S with more control and minus the contract troubles. Obvious downside, but an option is an option.

Just an example would be taking a swing with the 28 pick at a high-potential, but zero current production guy like George Lucas (6'5 with 7f wingspan PG).