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Jul 17, 2019
9:25:36am

2018grad Starter

This is the best write up I’ve seen about Rich Paul

Behind the scenes with Rich Paul: The NBA's new king maker

The most polarizing figure in the NBA is not any owner, player, exec or even LeBron James—it’s Rich Paul, the King’s agent and friend, who unleashed havoc on the league this past season when he demanded that New Orleans trade star client Anthony Davis in a seeming bid to unite him with James in L.A. Paul’s next moves could reshape the entire league, but here’s the thing: He and LeBron have bigger plans.

https://www.si.com/nba/2019/06/12/rich-paul-klutch-sports-group-lakers-pelicans-lebron-james-anthony-davis

Whether or not you think his approach has been good for the NBA, you can’t deny that he’s a great agent.

I personally don’t mind it. The NBA is what it is because of Star players. I don’t care if they have more power

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2018grad

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Someday, someone will make a sports movie with LeBron and Rich Paul as the bad

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 9:16am

What’s wrong with this?

Zigzag21

7/17/19 9:23am

Yeah, I think building a huge business is impressive.

Dillinger

7/17/19 9:26am

Everyone else in the league and in big business acts for the good of others

2018grad

7/17/19 9:27am

Sure. It's how they do it that bugs me. Paul has crossed multiple ethical lines

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 9:28am

Nothing, in isolation. What's wrong is the way they have strong-armed people to

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 9:26am

The NBA is a business and business is dirty.

Dillinger

7/17/19 9:27am

Big business doesn't have to be unethical. What he did with Anthony Davis is

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 9:29am

What big business doesn't act unethically? I don't disagree with you though, it

Dillinger

7/17/19 9:33am

I don't recall backroom dealings happening to the degree they happen now before

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 9:36am

Times change. Maybe the owners will be able to figure some things out during

Dillinger

7/17/19 9:49am

RE: Nothing, in isolation. What's wrong is the way they have strong-armed people

CrashMcLarson

7/17/19 9:42am

Doesnt that means he is doing his job really well

Jimmerfan32

7/17/19 10:14am

If you consider violating the by-laws of the CBA an indicator of a job well done

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 10:19am

I think his job is to help his clients go where they want to go.

Jimmerfan32

7/17/19 10:36am

This is the best write up I’ve seen about Rich Paul

2018grad

7/17/19 9:25am

I am totally fine with them having power when they are free agents. I am not

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 9:33am

Tell me how NOP were torpedoed by ADs actions?

2018grad

7/17/19 9:43am

Yeah, same with Indiana and OKC. A star forcing a trade is better than them just

Dillinger

7/17/19 9:44am

The only reason you can say that is because NOP won the lottery.

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 9:48am

Even without Zion you could still argue it. They weren’t going to win anything w

2018grad

7/17/19 9:50am

Also they might notwin the lottery without AD demanding the trade. So you can’t

2018grad

7/17/19 9:52am

no no, AD wanted to leave, and he should be able to choose where he wants to go

CrashMcLarson

7/17/19 9:52am

Please.... He was under contract. If he didn't like it, he shouldn't have signed

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 9:55am

I think you just proved our points. AD was leaving regardless, this lets them

Dillinger

7/17/19 9:58am

I get that point. But he wasn't going anywhere but LA and let everyone know

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 10:02am

Another team might not be so lucky.

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 10:02am

Meh. Players requesting trades, even with preferred destinations, is a full step removed from free agency

TCuz

7/17/19 10:00am

You're underestimating the impact their preference makes on the

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 10:05am

No, I totally get that. I just don't think that's wrong at all.

TCuz

7/17/19 10:07am

Well, cool. I guess fans of 25 teams should just give up. Because what's the

Hypnotoad

7/17/19 10:11am

Seems extreme, but ok.

TCuz

7/17/19 10:20am

Small market teams destroyed....okay then. TOR just won a championship, and as

2018grad

7/17/19 10:33am

They're doing an awesome job. Cant wait to see them continue to build an empire.

WDaddy

7/17/19 9:59am

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