I am not crazy about saying that he is all about the money, but at least he is honest. It's like the bum on the corner with the sign, "Why lie? I want beer." I tend to give him my change because he isn't claiming to be a homeless vet with six kids at home. In the same line, if he plays lights out over the next few years, can we really hold it against him if he holds out?
For me, I know this kid is good, and he always seemed to me like he loved what he was doing.