Alabama guard Nimari Burnett discusses 'very tough decision' to transfer

[James Benedetto]

Just a day after news broke of his decision to transfer, Alabama guard Nimari Burnett told The Next Round it was a "very tough decision" to leave the program.

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Alabama guard Nimari Burnett explained his "very tough decision" to transfer from Alabama on The Next Round.

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[vegas man]

"When it comes to the players on the coaching staff, it wasn’t like I was super disgruntled and hated everything — no," Burnett said.

Burnett said he and Alabama coach Nate Oats maintained a "great relationship throughout the season," but also noted there were times when it wavered.

 

[James Benedetto]

"When it comes to the players on the coaching staff, it wasn’t like I was super disgruntled and hated everything — no," Burnett said.

Burnett said he and Alabama coach Nate Oats maintained a "great relationship throughout the season," but also noted there were times when it wavered.

Tried my best to explain, but he went back-and-forth throughout most of the interview. I think he wanted to make sure he all the right things so no one could use any audio against him

 

[James Benedetto]

When asked about a possible return to Alabama, Burnett said “The door is open. If conversations were to be had, and I was accepted with open arms.”

 

[frazor]

When asked about a possible return to Alabama, Burnett said “The door is open. If conversations were to be had, and I was accepted with open arms.”

Unless Oats called him the "N" word what on earth could possibly warrant needing an apology from a coach (Sorry if I'm reading too much into it)? Geez I'd hate to be a coach in this climate.

 

[James Benedetto]

Unless Oats called him the "N" word what on earth could possibly warrant needing an apology from a coach (Sorry if I'm reading too much into it)? Geez I'd hate to be a coach in this climate.

I think Burnett wants lineup/playing time security. That’s what I took from that comment.

 

[G.O.A.T-23]

When asked about a possible return to Alabama, Burnett said “The door is open. If conversations were to be had, and I was accepted with open arms.”

This comment now makes me wonder if it was more of a mutual agreement that he should look elsewhere.

 

[G.O.A.T-23]

Unless Oats called him the "N" word what on earth could possibly warrant needing an apology from a coach (Sorry if I'm reading too much into it)? Geez I'd hate to be a coach in this climate.

He didn’t ask for an apology, not in that statement at least. But there are plenty of things you can do or say that would warrant an apology, not just the N word.

 

[aggietider]

So Oats told him to look elsewhere.

 

[N ALbamafan]

Reading into that IMO i'd say he had an end of the year meeting where he may have asked and requested some absolutes or at least some sort of "you won't be on the bench as much as this year" and he didn't get the response he needed to feel like he needed to stay. It stinks because he's a likeable guy but its a business and the better the team and program gets it becomes more of a chess match of personnel in the offseason.

 

[frazor]

He didn’t ask for an apology, not in that statement at least. But there are plenty of things you can do or say that would warrant an apology, not just the N word.

Fair enough about the apology. This whole system is making me jaded towards players and coaches.

 

[vegas man]

I think Burnett wants lineup/playing time security. That’s what I took from that comment.

Well, how about you earn it?

 

[Tidaltown]

When asked about a possible return to Alabama, Burnett said “The door is open. If conversations were to be had, and I was accepted with open arms.”

Maybe looking for a better NIL deal? Open arms = sweeten the pot and I might come back?

 

[BamaNavyCPO]

Seems to me he wanted Oats to guarantee him PT/starter without earning it. He played okay before the injury, but even then he didn't set the world on fire. Why not stay and be a part of something great instead of possibly fading into obscurity?

 

[HOUNDZTOOTH1]

Sounds like Burnett might be experiencing some Entitlement Issues. I say hit the road!

 

[BamaNavyCPO]

I think Burnett wants lineup/playing time security. That’s what I took from that comment.

Did he give this interview on the plane while flying to MI?

 

[James Benedetto]

Did he give this interview on the plane while flying to MI?

No looked like a standard room but I can see how you made that connection! 😂

 

[lainey2020]

You guys reckon he might have had some conversation going on with Michigan before the season was over? Sure as hell didn't take him long to make up his mind.