For what it's worth I don't think it's a forgone conclusion that he's not on the roster this season.
- He's on a pretty ****ty team in France that probably isn't that conducive to development
- He has a buyout.
- He's US sophomore-aged, so it's not as if he's so young that playing in the NBA would be actively harmful to his growth (Zizic is a year younger)
- He plays a position where minutes will be available (assuming Sullinger/Zeller walk)
- He has an elite skill that we're desperately in need of (spot-up shooting)
- You generally don't use the #16 pick on players you don't plan on seeing for years.