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14-year old Winston Lewis is going to go pro. Yes, he's that good. For his age, anyway, people are saying he has the ability to be one of the best that has ever played the game. His parents, convinced of his potential stardom has relocated to Japan where he'll suit up for Toyota Alvark, a JPL team. He's already 5'10" and has pro size, so he's going to test himself against players who are far older and hungrier.
He's signed a 4-year deal worth over $1 million with a 5th year option worth $750k that's a player option. He won't be NBA eligible until he's at least 21, so even after this deal is done, if he's still got any talent, he'll then go on the open market. His parents are hoping he can prove himself in Japan, only to make it to a bigger league in Europe. Australia was interested and they liked the idea of him going someplace that spoke English, but the Japanese are interested in building this league and having a young American star was too much to pass up for this team.
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