I agree with the above.
1. Currently, from all samples we have seen, he is not a cultural fit for a winning TEAM. Fans will pay to see him play, but will he make his teammates better, play all out on both ends, and stick around to earn his million in year two if he does those things?
2. He has not exhibited an all around game worthy of a million dollars. He cannot come close to matching TSJr.'s production in any area of efficiency...yet.
When have you ever seen a 20 yo kid ask for a million dollars to play for you and then produce and earn his money?
Would not want to put my eggs/dollars in the basket that depends on Storr to play at that level. But I am not saying he can't get there, but will he work hard enough to get there like Terrance did? I sure would not let a 20 year old kid who has never played at that level hold up my bank. But I live in Missouri now....so you gotta show me! Bottom line is that I would tell AJ that you will earn $X in NIL this year, and if you show me what I want to see and welcome being coached to play the game we need you to play, you will earn $Y next year. Take it or leave it.
But then I think from what I have read that conversation may be a rules violation by telling him he will earn anything at all. BU can't get involved in those guarantees. So, in fact, does anyone here know for certain what kind of conversations can take place?
For sure, we can promise him a nice looking uniform, street gear, great shoes, good food, a nice room, and a great education. And don't forget state of the art whirlpools. Oh, and talented teammates that will work their tails of every day and play hard every possession with a B1G and NCAA title in their sights.
Man do I hate this pay for play crap. Does anyone think Calipari would not pay Edey or Clingan 3+ million to be a Hog next year? Would an NCAA cap of 1/4 million max. make him vomit? Could that be done? I could go on with these questions forever...but I think we all understand what a cesspool this is becoming.