Billy Preston: Most likely the next LeBron James

[Cavatt]

If Billy is called up by the Cavs for at least 15 days this year, he will be a restricted free agent for the Cavs next summer.

That's not much at all.

 

[Douglar]

http://www.cjonline.com/sports/2018...-louisville-recruits-father-testifies-hearing

The father of a top-rated college basketball prospect testified Thursday that his son was offered thousands of dollars on the sly to play at major programs — and had at least one offer upped because of what a fellow recruit allegedly received to attend Kansas — before a corruption scandal derailed the promising player’s collegiate career.

At a federal trial over allegations about dirty money in college hoops, Brian Bowen Sr. said that an aspiring agent, Christian Dawkins, told the father he could pocket $50,000 if his son played at the University of Arizona, $150,000 at Oklahoma State or $100,000 at Creighton. Bowen said there was some interest from Oregon but didn’t recall a cash offer.

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The $100,000 total was an upped amount from a previous offer because, as Bowen Sr. recalled hearing then, it reflected a sum it took for Billy Preston to go to Kansas, Bowen Sr. said in his testimony. A five-star recruit and the No. 20-overall high school prospect in the Class of 2017 according to recruiting outlet 247Sports.com’s composite rankings, Preston never played for the Jayhawks as the university investigated the financial picture of a vehicle he was driving on campus. Preston left KU midseason and is now a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.​

 

[czvo]

Get that money, Billy!

 

[Douglar]

https://waitingfornextyear.com/2018/10/cleveland-cavaliers-preseason-opener-victory/

Billy Preston had his moments and an intriguing first step but overall looked overmatched and underwhelming, again lacking that extra bit that made us all excited about his summer league performance. ​

 

[Douglar]

View: https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/1050121144651706368

 

[Mott the Hoople]

Since that stuff has been going on for decades I really don't care about who got what.
What I do care about is that Preston looks totally overmatched in the minutes he gets. Not much basketball IQ. Canton will be a challenge for him.

 

[CavsFanJapan]

Since that stuff has been going on for decades I really don't care about who got what.
What I do care about is that Preston looks totally overmatched in the minutes he gets. Not much basketball IQ. Canton will be a challenge for him.

I agree and is a direct reflection of playing time against any competition and the level of competition he did face over a two year period. He is way behind the curve but at least he has skills that can be worked with. There is a starting point which is good. Many don’t.

 

[Jstock12]

He might not become LeBron James.

 

[NIkeL]

He might not become LeBron James.

Hope not, thats his floor.

 

[Douglar]

I'm glad the Cavs are taking a chance on Billy, but he doesn't look like a natural when he's playing against NBA athletes. He lacks feel for the game in the worst sort of way and his agility seems to be affected by a "top heavy" build that makes it hard for him to change direction. The whole situation reminds me too much of Perry Jones except the Cavs didn't use a draft pick on him, which makes it all seem like a very reasonable way to use a 2-way contract.

 

[Lumthemad]

I keep on saying with him, giving him time (to grow) is the key. There are elements of talent to his game. Right now, he very much looks like a KID who hasn't played hoops recently let alone against the best players in the world.

He might not ever become a player. Right now, he looks like his mind is moving a million miles an hour. I love his length and I can SEE the potential. He sort of sadly reminds me of Jumaine Jones, who never quite could put all his talent together to become a consistent pro.

 

[avs2000]

I keep on saying with him, giving him time (to grow) is the key. There are elements of talent to his game. Right now, he very much looks like a KID who hasn't played hoops recently let alone against the best players in the world.

He might not ever become a player. Right now, he looks like his mind is moving a million miles an hour. I love his length and I can SEE the potential. He sort of sadly reminds me of Jumaine Jones, who never quite could put all his talent together to become a consistent pro.

He is young. Cost us nothing. Stick him in canton for a year. Bring him up a few times to have a taste. Zero to lose here

 

[chuck0609]

He is young. Cost us nothing. Stick him in canton for a year. Bring him up a few times to have a taste. Zero to lose here

Constant reminders. Simply put him down in Canton and let him learn. I haven’t heard much negative about his work ethic- let him grind out his de facto freshman year, mature and assess his progress after this year.
Really no different than Sexton in a sense - Young players that need to develop. They’re just at different levels right now.

 

[PIP]

Reminds me of Lenny Cooke. That's not good

 

[NIkeL]

Reminds me of Lenny Cooke. That's not good

I see more of a Paul Pierce in him if you ask me.