What do you think about Earl Boykins leaving the NBA to sign with a Italian team?

Question

I will miss this little guy, how about you? I think he is a great 6th man.

Answer 1

Bad move, he brings energy to his team.

All these players going overseas needs to take a pay cut and play in the NBA.  Money should not be an issues because these players makes enough after their first year.  

Answer 2

Clearly money is more important to him

Answer 3

I'm all for it, I will miss him to, however, I feel he was unappreciated because of his height. Earl Boykins is a great player that has shown he deserves to start in the NBA. I believe that all these NBA players are leaving to go overseas because that's where the money is right now. The European dollar is # 1 in the world, so whatever any player signs for out there will be equivalent to big dollars over here.

Answer 4

yeah he was a great 6th man i think it was doumb for him signing with that italian team he would of been a allstar if he would have stayed he was really good to

Answer 5

It is not bad that he switched, because he is a great player, and he has a lot of potential, and he would be able to use more of it on the Italian team

Answer 6

no  one cares. the reason why he left is caz no nba player wants to overpay him so the european did it and he left

Answer 7

I will also miss him because he is a very interesting player. I mean, he is the smallest next to Muggsy Bogues to play the game! I doubt 5-10 years from now, a height like him will be able to make it. He's so good that even though he lacks height, he makes up for it with his instant offense. He is kinda like Bobby Jackson but much smaller that makes him more special.

Answer 8

Yeah I always thought he was pretty cool especially since I'm taller than him now lol. But I think it was a pretty smart move. I mean everyone knew who he was because of his height (or lack of...) but he never really got the playing time he deserved. Maybe he'll get that over in Italy.

Answer 9

he is a good player.. just shows the globalization of sports.

Answer 10

smart cauz he prolly is gonna make more money over there than here and prolly will be a starter instead of a role player

Answer 11

yea he was pretty sweet...

Answer 12

good move for him- he gets paid

Answer 13

He's been a pretty interesting player over the years, but honestly he never needed his stint with Charlotte, it did not really benefit anyone.  He can be a pretty good offensive player at times, and he utilizes his size well.  I will not really notice him gone, but I believe he's only been signed to a one year deal so he may be back eventually.  I think he made the right decision, he's not going to see a lot of money in the NBA anymore.