Syracuse Orange forward Tyler Lydon’s decision to enter the NBA Draft should shock no one. Yet here we are again, watching as some people deride the decision as being some kind of folly.
The common thread among the detractors is that Lydon needs to return to the Orange to show he can develop into the centerpiece of an offense, properly lead a team or develop a more muscular build.
Even Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim said he believes Lydon could benefit from returning for his junior year.