and exemplify it in a prominent way. 

Young was taken by BYU's courtship not just because of the hefty contract offer, but because "the NBA grind is real and cutting his season down was a factor," according to one source. While college recruiting is a year-long grind in and of itself, BYU's range of prospects is much more limited than most other high-major programs due to its LDS Church ties and honor code. Plus, Young has small children, and the opportunity to move away from the NBA lifestyle and spend less time on the road to be with his family was a swaying factor.