I'm not wild about the idea of giving the job to Preston just because he's a (relatively) high profile basketball alum, and I'm definitely not in favor of giving the job to one of our current assistants.
If we create a new job, we can't be lazy about it. We need to make sure the goals are clear, the hire has relevant experience (i.e. knows how to evaluate talent, negotiate contracts, manage a 'salary cap', connect with players, set expectations super clearly), and interview aggressively.
Those skills are table stakes for this role and just because Preston was a good point guard for us does not necessarily mean he'd be good at this. We should be tapping into our sports management alumni and looking hard at who is working in pro front offices (or on staffs at P5 Football/basketball powers). We can't afford him, but we have an alum who is an assistant GM and ran analytics for the Magic.
You’re referring to Tunji. He’s currently the GM of the Lakeland Magic. He’s been named a FO executive on the rise for the NBA recently. He’d be a great resource, but no shot he leaves the NBA/G-League for Mid-Major ball.