re: Brandon Sampson

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if he can make $80k-$250k+

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In the G league, $20k a year is standard. Of course, two way contracts up the salary. In Europe, yes, some bigger money can be made, but the player must be a high performance asset.

I don't think Brandon Sampson is very close to being a high performance asset in the G league or Euro league.

Brandon's upside has not been displayed nearly as much Tim Quarterman's was in college. Quarterman did show a few flashes of brilliance during his stay at LSU. Brandon has not come close to showing that.

And Brandon is not even close to the same level as Antonio Blakeney, who was just named G league rookie of the year. And, being rookie of the year doesn't automatically mean the player is moving up permanently to the NBA.

So, Brandon has great examples from former LSU players to guide him.

Wish him the best because he will need it.