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LSU Freshman Naz Reid Declares For The NBA Draft

by Staff Reporter

April 3, 201961 Comments

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

LSU freshman forward Naz Reid announced on Instagram Tuesday that he has declared for the NBA Draft.

The Ashbury, New Jersey native averaged 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds during his the 2018-2019 season and was named to the All-Freshman Team by SEC Coaches.

He becomes LSU's first one-and-done player since Ben Simmons declared for the 2016 NBA Draft after his freshman season.

Here was Reid's announcement:

quote:
First I want to thank God As I write this most humble post, I want to secondly express how truly incredible this past season has been for me. LSU has changed my life in more ways than I could have ever imagined. Uprooting my life and moving from New Jersey to Louisiana posed its own challenges, but the family waiting for me on the court made the transition as wonderful as it could possibly be. Attending LSU and playing as a Tiger this year has been an experience I wouldn’t trade for anything. I want to say thank you to every single person who helped me along the way; I wouldn’t be here without your love and support.

It is with this that I announce I will be leaving LSU to pursue my dream of being a professional basketball player. I will be entering the NBA Draft with an agent in hopes of finally fulfilling a dream I believe is my destiny. I cannot imagine doing anything else and, again, would not be in this position without all of you and everyone who has ever believed in and supported me. Thank you to my LSU family for welcoming me with open arms. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger.

Sincerely Yours,
Naz Reid

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DrSteveBrule•74 months

Great year, Naz. Good luck and thanks for being a big part of something special.

jgawron•74 months

I like Naz too and wish the best for him. I think he needs another year, not ready for NBA, my opinion...It's going to be Europe next year or G League..And that is a crap shoot to get in the NBA...Hiring a agent, OK, that isn't good either get an opinion before hiring a agent......If your not a lottery pick wait to the next year and become the lottery pick..So you can get guaranteed money, who is advising him..

DrSteveBrule•74 months

I think he should have come back too, but At the same time I think he played hard and he's a good tiger, no one on here is changing his mind and it's just really embarrassing how much our fanbase shits on players when they leave

DlineU•74 months

Good for him he brought us a great year in basketball. Wish him nothing but success.

SouthernInsanity•74 months

As expected but he doesn't look like a fluid one and done freshman. Wish him the BEST of luck and I wonder if the WW saga affected his decision.

chinhoyang•74 months

He didn't thank Will Wade either.

Water Mocassin•74 months

Dumb decision. He has so much to learn. Oh well, with his coach facing probable termination time to hit the road.

SulphursFinest•74 months

He does have so much to learn. Better to learn it while getting paid, though.

ccox11•74 months

This is how you go one and done, Ben Simmons. Play hard on the court every game, use the year to grow as a person and player, and show respect for the university and what it has done for you during your time there.

Genestealer55•74 months

You mean the Ben Simmons who went number 1 in the draft?

litenin•74 months

Good size with an outside shot will provide the opportunity. Continue improving both on the court and off to reach full potential. Life is about the journey, not necessarily the destination.

cra_cra•74 months

Sir you just lost millions... dumb move. But, given how much dumber our administration is and the complete and utter catastrophic way they have handled Will Wade, I don't blame you.

epicopt116•74 months

He ain’t ready for the NBA, he got shut down several times this season, and is very clumsy with the basketball. He should stay and work on his game. But I don’t blame him, with the shite show that LSU admins are pulling...

Cajunboy46•74 months

He won’t even get drafted bet

BigTimer23•74 months

You are just so wrong

Disgeaux Bob•74 months

He will definitely get drafted but not where he thinks. Physical strength is just not there. Still thinks he’s a point guard.

Cycledude•74 months

Enjoyed having you at LSU Naz. Wish I’ve could have had you one more year! Best of luck to you in the NBA!

FLObserver•74 months

watched him at the game at UF. He may regret the decision but its his choice. good luck to him!

BILLFISHER22•74 months

Frack

225Tyga•74 months

Not. Ready. Lost money by not returning.

Tiggerland•74 months

Howd he lose money? Say he makes less this year then develops. He'll make a killing after his rookie season. The only way he loses money is if he blows it his first year.

Tigers4Lyfe•74 months

Tiggerland You answered your own question.

GeauxsomeMeaux•74 months

Definitely could have used another year to perfect his skills... but with the cloud hovering over WW and the program... I guess I can’t blame him. Good luck Son!

Vernonbrew22•74 months

Wish him the best; can't say I was impressed but maybe his potential will evolve. Not surprised

Vernonbrew22•74 months

Wish him the best; can't say I was impressed but maybe his potential will evolve. Not surprised

FournetteForEver7•74 months

Well glad he didnt keep us wondering

Disgeaux Bob•74 months

Not ready....not even close but best of luck. Thanks for your time at LSU.

eugene1928LSU•74 months

He'll be heading to Europe, i don't see him being drafted honestly.

rbdallas•74 months

He will be drafted, but I do not know he will play here, Someone will let him play overseas and hold his rights here.

deuce985•74 months

LSU is back to being a bottom of the barrel basketball program next year.

LSU FSU Grad•74 months

I wish him the very best and hope he makes it. From what I saw, he plays too much like a guard in a forward's body. But, the NBA is evolving to that. Maybe he realizes his potential. I hope so.

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