The Kobe Legacy: Analyzing an Argument

According to the article, what does "one-and-done" mean?

• A player completes one year of high school before moving on.

• A player completes one year of college play before joining the NBA.

• A player completes one year of NBA play before retiring.

• A player commits to one year of overseas play.

What is ONE benefit of playing collegiate basketball before joining the NBA?

• Basketball players can make money from colleges and universities.

• NBA teams prefer players with college diplomas.

• College basketball players can win championships more easily than in the NBA.

• Collegiate basketball players can build up a loyal fan base before moving to the NBA.

What is one argument made in favor of allowing high school players to skip college and enter the NBA directly?

• It helps college athletes develop a strong and loyal fan base.

• It provides players with valuable education and career options.

• It allows players to earn a living and avoid the risk of injuries.

• It encourages players to focus on their professional careers.

What is one of the reasons cited for implementing the rule that required NBA draftees to be at least 19 years old and a year out of high school?

• To encourage scouting in high school and middle school gyms.

• To create higher-quality performances by more physically mature players.

• To ensure that players had a college education before joining the NBA.

• To decrease the revenue generated by college basketball.

The information about Greg Oden at the end of the article is considered what type of evidence?

• facts and statistics

• testimonial

• anecdotal

• expert

What is the author's main purpose in writing this article?

• To share their personal beliefs on the topic

• To inform readers about the pros and cons of the topic.

• To encourage readers to ask the NBA to lower the age restrictions.

• To present their reseach on the increase in eligibility age.

In paragraph 9, the author shares that "in 1995, David Stern was commissioner of the NBA. He lobbied for a stipulation in the league’s collective bargaining agreement, known as Article X."

What is the meaning the word stipulation as it used in the excerpt?

• a request

• a guarantee

• a limit

• a requirement

Read all the statements below and determine which column they belong under.

Groups:

(a) NBA SHOULD let players skip college

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(b) NBA SHOULD NOT let players skip college

• Allows players to be financially secure if they obtain a sports related injury.

• Prevents scouting at the high school and middle school level.

• Provides colleges with increased revenue.

• Allows players more time to become more professional

• Allows players to start their careers early.

• Allows players who are typically at a disadvantage to be more prodominate.

• Allows players to build a fan base.

• Provides athletes with a fallback plan