Yes I think he sees any potential NBA possibility as a 3 or 4 man and not a 5 playing close to the basket. (this just second hand info from a mutual acquaintance)
I'm NOT saying I think he should be playing outside, simply that if you watch his HS highlights he played on the perimeter a good amount, he likes to try to take guys off the dribble and from a mutual acquaintance it sounds like he'd rather play outside more. (sort of like Mika wanted the same thing allegedly)