Royce not with Rockets because of anxiety issues

**acgclone** · 10-02-2012, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by goclones69

This is awful news. This is going to hurt his playing time this year and could affect his entire career

Yes, it could snowball on him. This is a fragile time for any NBA rookie not taken in the first 10 picks.

I feel like Fred was the perfect coach/influence for Royce. It's unlikely that NBA teams will work around his issues in any significant way unless he's better than I think he is.

**IcSyU** · 10-02-2012, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by acgclone

Yes, it could snowball on him. This is a fragile time for any NBA rookie not taken in the first 10 picks.

I feel like Fred was the perfect coach/influence for Royce. It's unlikely that NBA teams will work around his issues in any significant way unless he's better than I think he is.

They have millions of dollars tied up in him. They'll do everything they possibly can. They wouldn't have drafted him if they didn't have plans on dealing with anxiety.

**acgclone** · 10-02-2012, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

They have millions of dollars tied up in him. They'll do everything they possibly can. They wouldn't have drafted him if they didn't have plans on dealing with anxiety.

Yes, and no. The Rockets are in rebuilding mode, and if they get the feeling that it's going to be a bad situation long term, they will bail on him. A first round pick in the NBA is not like a 1st rounder in the NFL.

**IcSyU** · 10-02-2012, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by acgclone

Yes, and no. The Rockets are in rebuilding mode, and if they get the feeling that it's going to be a bad situation long term, they will bail on him. A first round pick in the NBA is not like a 1st rounder in the NFL.

They have 2.8M reasons to work with him these first two years. It isn't like they can just cut him. He's guaranteed a contract.

**acgclone** · 10-02-2012, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

They have 2.8M reasons to work with him these first two years. It isn't like they can just cut him. He's guaranteed a contract.

That's not chump change, but if you start missing camps right out of the gate, especially when you have two other 1st rounders, you better show them you're worth it very quickly if you're going to cause them to work around you.

**GrindingAway** · 10-02-2012, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by acgclone

He won't be living too comfortably for long if he never plays a game.

I think he'll be find either way. The thing I didn't completely understand about Royce when he made his decision is that basketball is only a small part of what defines him. At a minimum he's an incredibly talented person with a $2.8M head start. There aren't many people that get that kind of advantage right out of the gate.

**cymate** · 10-03-2012, 05:10 AM

Should have stayed one more year in ames

**acgclone** · 10-03-2012, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by cymate

Should have stayed one more year in ames

I've thought this all along. He was so comfortable here. He would have probably increased his value and eased the fears of others by dominating for one more year. Obviously it's always easy to second guess in hindsight and he has to live his life and make his own decisions, so I hope this turns out well for him.

**VeloClone** · 10-03-2012, 10:14 AM

I'm not totally convinced that McHale wasn't involved in the decision for him to get this taken care of before reporting for camp. He seemed to have a pretty good understanding of what they were getting in to when they drafted Royce.

**Cycsk** · 10-03-2012, 05:52 PM

OK, this is a stretch, but maybe he is just trying to draw more attention to the whole anxiety thing. He has already positioned himself as an advocate for the cause. Nothing like a little national press to make sure that his NBA career gets closely connected with his cause.

**michaelrr1** · 10-03-2012, 06:00 PM

Here's a great article about Royce and the current situation.

Royce White brave for dealing publicly with his anxiety disorder - NBA - CBSSports.com News, Scores, Stats, Fantasy Advice

**michaelrr1** · 10-03-2012, 06:02 PM

That's currently on the front of CBSsports NBA page.

**ISUAlum2002** · 10-03-2012, 07:40 PM

This even made it to PTI today, in the middle of football season, no less.

Royce really needs to figure out how to get into camp. It's one thing to get some anxiety if you don't feel like you're cutting it DURING camp/practice, but he hasn't even shown up yet to see how he can perform there.