You are once again grossly oversimplifying the issue. Key may never have another cardiac event like the one in Tallahassee. On the other hand, he may have one in his next game and die. UF wasn't willing to take that risk. Can you imagine the publicity and condemnation UF would have been subjected to? I think you are smarter than this, but given how willing you were to argue against what UF did back then, I have to wonder.
Ah... the "what if" guys are back. Meanwhile, KJ had a successful career closeout year at Kansas State, and the NBA drafted him and he just made the G-League all star team averaging 20 points. Yet... I'm the one who is wrong and "not smart". Yes, something could happen... that's life and it wouldn't be UF's fault. Bronny James is back at USC the same season of his event. I get it... you will never admit you were wrong, it's cool. What did I say back then that was bad? That KJ should have the opportunity to play if he wants? That it's his decision to make? Wow, that's terrible.
He is playing professional ball now. I am sure has signed ironclad releases absolving them of any responsibility if the worse happens. Different situation than being a college kid at UF. You do remember that he did actually keel over on the court in Tallahassee and almost died? Given his heart condition, no reputable cardiologist would have been able to guarantee that Key wouldn't keel over the next time he played, and on that occasion may not survive. I am sure the pro doctors had the same opinion, hence the releases. UF absolutely made the right decision. Had he died on the court in one of our games it would have been a major disaster that we would never have lived down. So, the answer to your question is that you are indeed wrong and not smart. But hindsight blinds you to the truth.
He did get the opportunity to play. He is playing now. What I said would likely happen is exactly what happened. UF didn’t clear him. They weren’t the only ones that refused to clear him either.
Yeah… hindsight when I said the same thing from the beginning. Are you suggesting that only the pros can sign ironclad contracts? Are we just making things up now? I was right back then, and I am still today. I also don’t think that something happening would prove anything. He made a choice, and it’s how he wanted to live his life.
Was there anything to this post than stating the obvious? Yes, he is playing now. No, UF didn’t clear him. What is the point of your post? We aren’t talking about whether he is able to play now, we all know that. The debate always has been whether UF should have cleared him. It appears that those of us who sided with KJ and said yes were right.
Both of the things I said were direct responses to what you wrote. You said he should have been cleared and had the choice to play. He was cleared and he is playing. You said everyone who went against what you said was wrong and should admit it. I wasn’t wrong. What I said would likely happen is exactly what actually happened. You seem to think everyone who simply understood UF wouldn’t clear him was against Keyontae. That just isn’t the case.
We clearly are not talking about the same thing. When I said he should have been cleared, I am obviously talking about cleared by UF. Either you are being obtuse, or somehow missed the entire point. We aren’t taking about whether he got cleared by an NBA team, regardless of which side of the argument you are on. I have no issue with anyone who said UF wouldn’t clear him as a factual statement. Why would I? It’s 100% true. My issue is with whether he should have been cleared, not whether they would have cleared him. This isn’t that difficult to understand.
What are you hoping to accomplish now? What you wanted to happen for Key is happening. Why not just be happy for him? None of us here had any control over UF clearing him or not. Understanding that UF didn’t clear him doesn’t make any of us against Key. Even thinking that taking an untaxed 5 mill and pursuing a coaching career was a good decision doesn’t make anyone against Key. Nobody here had any influence over either decision. Key chose to try to find a school that would clear him. Some cleared him, some didn’t. He decided to go play for one that did clear him, he did well, and now he’s doing well in the G league. Good for him. I’m glad he’s healthy. I’m glad things worked out for him, and I hope he goes on to make 100’s of millions and has a 30 year NBA career if that’s what he wants.
I am happy for him. Clearly, you take offense to me pointing out that UF didn’t clear him and decided to defend your previous statements. That’s cool, but don’t get holier than thou pretending that you aren’t willfully participating and continuing the discussion. You can similarly stop responding or posting your opinions on the subject.
I've never understood the mentality behind such a concern. Anybody that would use such an opportunity to disparage UF or UAA in such a hypothetical, all things to considered, isn't firing on all cylinders and should not have been taken seriously in any way shape or form. Seriously, what kind of knucklehead would take up such an opportunity other than the sickest of the sick from another fan base? It's an incredibly odd mindset to cater to. Any rational person that understood the variables involved knew that Keyontae was going to play basketball again (even if we didn't know, we quickly learned when he entered the portal); UF had no possible way to prevent that. So this issue was never about protecting Keyontae's health. Once we understand that dynamic, then it's incredibly hard to imagine a scenario where FLORIDA would have done something wrong in the unlikely event that there was a repeat incident that happened had FLORIDA reinstated him. There are certainly other angles worth contemplating, but this one never made any sense. It still doesn't. I'm not saying that there aren't people that would have acted in such a way...just saying that their mindset should not in any way shape or form be catered to. The fact is, when you play a sport, there is a nonzero chance you could die on the court of play (or from actions that took place on said court). A young female high school player just died playing basketball last week (collapsed on the court, later died). As a parent, you recognize that anything from a flagrant elbow from a troubled youngster to an advanced medical condition that you may not have been aware of can lead to tragic circumstances. Heck, there could be a vehicle accident during travel to/from the games. Life has risks, as long as due diligence is taken, and we're talking about risk margins significantly less than 1%, then it's ok if we don't agree on what acceptable risks are. It was said that he wasn't medically cleared, but we haven't been privy to how exactly that was presented. Do we know for sure that the doctors weren't asked something completely unreasonable like "can you assure us this will never happen again?" Without spoiling anybody's protected rights, I would be interested to know the nuances of what constitutes a medical clearance. Go GATORS! ,WESGATORS
