"Is 16 too young to go Pro?" Vocabulary

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This word means you say you like or use a product or service

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This word means to be able to pay for something

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This word means done with great energy and effort

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This word means a promise that something will happen

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Who is the article "Is 16 too young to go pro?" about?

• Bryson Warren

• Kobe Bryant

• Peter Hernandez

• John Roger Stevens

What is OTE (Overtime Elite)?

• Overtime Elite is a pro basketball league created for high school students.

• Overtime Elite is an official NBA league for underage players.

• Overtime Elite is a rehabilitation program for injured high school players.

• Overtime Elite is a camp for players who hope to get drafted by the NBA.

According to the article, why might some teens decide to become pro athletes?

• Studies show that younger athletes have a higher chance of getting drafted into a national league.

• Some students desire to leave their friends and parents.

• Some teens might decide to become pro athletes because pro athletes are paid to play.

• Colleges pay athletes around the same, but athletes are unable to get endorsement deals legally.

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How might becoming a pro athlete be hard on teens?

• The salary is too low to pay for typical expenses.

• Family members seek fame and wealth from those who become a pro early on.

• Becoming a pro athlete has no cons.

• The intense training, along with missing out on typical high school experiences, might be hard on teens who turn pro.

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When can Bryson enter the NBA draft?

• Bryson can enter the NBA draft whenever he wants to.

• Bryson can enter the NBA draft in 2024.

• Bryson can enter the NBA draft when his coach and trainer release him.

• Bryson can enter the NBA draft in 2022.