Parting Shot — 6.23.11

In this spring AP file photo, Washington State student Emily King holds a sign asking junior guard Klay Thompson to stay for his senior season, before Washington State’s college basketball game against Northwestern in the quarterfinals of the NIT on March 23 in Pullman. Thompson decided to leave school early for a chance to be drafted by an NBA team. Moments ago, he was picked 11th in the first round by the Golden State Warriors. Story here. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)

Question: Can you blame a talented young athlete like Klay Thompson for leaving college early to cash in on professional sports?