Post by Steve Infanti - I remember when Donte' Greene decided that he was going to make himself eligible for the NBA Draft, Jonny Flynn was asked about the impact of that decision on next year’s team.  Flynn said that obviously if Greene came back to Syracuse the Orange would be very good.  He then paused, thought for a second, and added that if Donte' doesn’t come back the Orange will be very good.

I think that’s the general consensus now that Greene has officially signed with an agent – Syracuse will be just fine.  And so will Donte'.  His critics will tell you that he needs to improve his consistency on his outside shot, that he needs to get stronger, and that he needs to develop more of an inside game.  His admirers will tell you that he shoots well for his size, he can run the floor with athleticism, and that his potential is unlimited.

What would you have done if you were him?  Come back to college and risk injury or go pro and get paid about four million dollars in guaranteed money over the course of the next three years to develop in the NBA?

Few would argue that Donte' Greene is ready for the NBA right now.  But as Jim Boeheim said just the other day, that doesn’t matter anymore.  He’s going pro because he can – not necessarily because he should.  It’s hard to blame him for cashing in.

What do you think? Is this the right decision for Donte'?  Is it the right decision for SU?  I happen to agree with Jonny Flynn … both parties should come out of this just fine.