I think we are finally seeing the win-win situation that Bazley and his entourage put him in, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
1. If he takes the bold step of skipping college and goes to the G league, does well, gets some hype, and gets drafted high, that's obviously a win for all involved: agents, sneaker companies, the league v ncaa battle, everyone on the NBA side of things.
2. But if he skips college and things begin to not go his way (not strong enough for serious pt in the G-League, etc.) then the sneaker companies and agents that are looking to make a killing in the future off of young talent leaving as early as possible for the NBA will do anything to prevent the NCAA from using the Bazley saga as a scary story to tell high school all americans before they go to sleep. "Remember kids, don't go to the G-League or try doing your own thing. Remember Darius Bazley! He thought he was too good for college and tried to go it alone with out our wonderful facilities, fans, education, and exposure. And look at him now kids; roaming around depressing G league cities and hustling on street ball courts, trying to land a contract to play pro ball somewhere in Madagascar! You don't want to end up like him right?" People making money in NBA related businesses cannot allow that to happen so naturally a deal like his current one emerges to make the choice Bazley made look like a smart one for future prospects, especially some who could turn out way better than he probably will and truly up the exposure and prestige of whatever brand lands the contract.
Sure enough now he has a deal despite making what appear to be 100% the worst decisions, skipping college with the 1 and done rule despite not being some amazing lebron level talent, ending up not even strong enough to play in the G-league, which he said was his big plan when he announced he wasn't going to Cuse. Guaranteed one million bucks with the chance to make 13 more is totally insane given his timeline these past few months, and its all because he was essentially the pioneer. Now if he or someone in his crew could foresee this win win situation then yes they would most definitely be the smartest person in the room.