What also needs considered is that the draft is not some queue where once this year's group move on, the line simply moves forward. There is zero guarantee that Preston will improve his standing. In the meantime, more and more 2nd round picks are receiving guaranteed money - many for multiple years if drafted in the first half of the 2nd round (45 or better).
https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2020/11/2020-nba-draft-pick-s... And the trend had been around for years from 2013 to 2018 - Of the 72 college players selected between 31st and 45th, 65 of them (90%) — received a guaranteed contract from an NBA team. Many for multiple years.
A single year guaranteed contract pays over $800,000. If Preston is drafted in the top half of the 2nd round and only plays in the G league next year, two things are certain. He will get at least a single year guaranteed money (and most likely two years) and he will be a better player at the end of the year than if he stayed and played in Athens.
All indications are he has played himself into the top half of the 2nd round. If that holds true, he's gone... he will and should move on.
Last Edited: 6/29/2021 4:37:17 PM by cc-cat