It was indeed a busy day for the front offices as the free agency period opened on Friday at 6 PM E.T. While that made headlines on one hand, an NBA agent’s dominance today has shocked many on the other. Massive deals for superstars are common in the modern NBA. However, considering the latest multi-million dollar deals, every NBA player under the $120 million worth agent must feel like a superstar. Well, fans believe he has outdone himself. Not just the NBA buffs, but LeBron James as well!
LeBron James had some heavy praise for his agent on Twitter. Bagging near $400 million for just three players in one day, it is safe to say the 41-year-old is “HIM”!
LeBron James’ $120 million agent shines bright on a busy day
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The main cores of a few NBA teams hit the free agency market a few days back. One of the most awaited decisions was from Draymond Green. The 33-year-old was linked with several NBA teams. Weeks after giving the Warriors fans a hard time, the 2017 DPOY has now finally put a smile on their face. Green got the 3-year $100 million contract he desired. Thanks to 41-year-old Rich Paul.?
Owning the $120 million Klutch Agency, CEO Rich Paul has an impeccable resume. After tonight, Paul can add two more $100+ million contracts to it. The one that shocked many was the Houston Rockets deal!
Fred VanVleet has decided to leave the Toronto Raptors for a massive 3-year $130 million contract with the Rockets. 7 years and one championship later, VanVleet will now join the rebuilding Rockets. Well, Paul did not stop with this!
The 41-year-old got his flowers for re-signing Jerami Grant with the Portland Trail Blazers. Grant’s 5-year $160 million deal must be the best work of Paul so far. While many believe these contracts are overpaid, 4-time champion James has a different perspective.?
And y'all still wanna question is Rich Paul is the H.I.M. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. It says a lot about you if you not feeling us. I told him less is more it's plenty of us
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 1, 2023
“And y’all still wanna question is Rich Paul is the H.I.M.” LeBron tweeted after the deals were announced. Safe to say, Rich Paul is not yet done!
Amid high praise from fans, 41-year-old Rich Paul continues to shine
There are a few more clients Paul has to take care of. One of them is Gary Trent Jr. from the Raptors. Looking at the previous deals, Trent Jr. might also make $100 million real soon. An NBA insider revealed the Raptors guard and Paul are working together to find him the right contract.?
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While LeBron James’s agent continues to take over free agency, here are some of the fans’ reactions to the unexpected deals:
3 ridiculous overpays. W for the players but ridiculous L's for the teams signing them (maybe minus vanvleet)
— . (@Sabinistic) July 1, 2023
This fan brought out the Michael Jordan comparison to appreciate Rich Paul:
All 3 players were overpaid which means he did his job like Jordan in the finals
— JJ (@Aces2151) July 1, 2023
That’s Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul to you, buddy.
— Mark (@937Mark) July 1, 2023
One fan wrote, “Best in the business.”
Best in the business
— Charlie (@DP0YMOND) July 1, 2023
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2 of the biggest overpayments. Respect to him.!
— Chip Edwards (@ChipEdwards10) July 1, 2023
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