Maybe he wants to make his own money. Just a hunch.
Really exciting what he's doing, especially considering that everyone drafted around him who could have gone first overall are off to poor starts. Elias picked correctly and it's awesome to see.
Barring injuries, I think there's a good chance he's in Baltimore in June 2024. Service clock game, just up late enough to probably not win Rookie of the Year but still have a good season.