“You only move to California so your kids can go to Sierra Canyon” - John Salley says players have become smarter and more daring, cites LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as examples
Former Detroit Pistons player John Salley believes smarter and more daring players like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade will start to emerge in the NBA in the next few years.
James and Wade caused a seismic shift in basketball when they joined forces at the Miami Heat. On Vlad TV, Salley highlighted the success the two had together in Florida.
"LeBron was smartest to pick Miami right. You pick Miami: one you now a Florida resident, so there's no income tax. Two you got a new deal. Three you're playing with D-Wade. You wind up winning three championships. There's the smartest thing in the world to do, right?"
While LeBron James and Dwyane Wade did not win three championships in Miami, Salley's point still stands. Going to Miami proved to be one of the best decisions of James' career, and it added to Wade's legacy.
During the interview, Salley also spoke about how Sierra Canyon School has become one of the premier basketball prep schools due to players' moves.
"You only move to California so your kids can go to Sierra Canyon."
"He sacrificed his money for his kids to play in a better place. D-Wade did the same. So these athletes now are smarter, more daring, more alert. I don't care what older players don't like what I'm a say, that literally don't say talk to my agent. They go explain the situation and the agent is sitting there with them."
Salley went on to point out how current superstars don't need a general manager to build teams.
"We don't need to have a general manager see my talent and understand that I can go to this team. When I'm a free agent, you should pick what factory you want to work in. When you're a free agent, if they're all making the same product, basketball."