July 5th 2023.
LeBron James knows how to pick his friends. Rich Paul, James' business partner and good friend, has certainly made a name for himself in the sports industry. After a day of free agent signings, James took to social media to remind people of Paul's successful career.
Sports Illustrated reported that Paul negotiated at least $100 million in deals for three of his NBA clients on the first day of official signings. Draymond Green got a four-year, $100 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, Fred VanVleet got a max contract with the Houston Rockets for three years and $130 million, and Jerami Grant stayed with the Portland Trail Blazers for a reported five-year, $160 million contract.
Paul began his career under sports agent Leon Rose and eventually left to start Klutch Sports Agency. Within the first decade of being in business, Klutch Sports Group has negotiated over $2 billion in contracts for its clients. Paul now represents over 120 clients, including NBA stars Draymond Green, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young.
Paul has also re-upped with sneaker company New Balance to release its latest Rich Paul x New Balance 550 “Forever Yours” project. This will be available on July 14, 2023, with a retail price of $130. It follows the previous pairing titled Klutch Athletics, released in early 2023.
LeBron James is right in more ways than one - it does say a lot about someone if they don't appreciate the success of his friend and business partner Rich Paul. It's clear that Paul is the H.I.M. and there's plenty of us that recognize it.
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