@approxinfinity said in Darryn Peterson:
@kjayhawks2.0 Iβm calling βfan fiction β on this one.
Kyrie Irving β 11 games β #1 pick
Darius Garland β 5 games β #5 pic
What will cost him millions is if he comes back before he is ready.
The 2026 draft class is way stronger than 2011 or 2019. Kyrie was the only hyped player coming out in 2011 and Garland probably could've been the 2nd pick behind Zion without his meniscus injury at Vandy.
You don't many projected draft classes that hyped as competition to 1984, 1996, and 2003 and 2026 is because it has 3 face of the NBA level prospects in Peterson, Dybansta, and Boozer along with several others projected to be potential all star level players.
I've been saying from when his injury happened that this isn't the year to load manage because of how deep this class is. Peterson sitting out doesn't line up with any previous reports about his work ethic and drive. There's a reason why 12 year NBA vet CJ McCollum is on record saying Peterson was NBA ready last season.