Why did you ultimately decide to come back and play one more year?

A: “I just felt like it was the right decision. It wasn’t the easiest one, not necessarily even the one you want most, but I think this puts me in the best position to have a great NBA career and last longer and play for a really long time. Even though I felt I was definitely ready to play in the NBA right away, right now, I think that based on everything that happened … I think that playing my junior season will put me in position to have a great, lengthy career and be a draft pick at the highest level.” 

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