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Bryan Kalbrosky

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Why the nba could go back to drafting high schoolers in 2024 explained | History Defined

The NBA does not allow players under 19 years old to get drafted as of right now. However, that policy could reportedly change — and it could happen reasonably soon.

Some of the game’s biggest stars of all-time, such as LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, decided to forego their collegiate eligibility and declare for the draft after finishing high school. None, however, were allowed to do that since the rule changed in 2005.

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