Do all the prospects have agents? We can narrow down our list

I agree you can't completely rule someone out just because they signed with Klutch, but I also agree with the OP that it is a red flag.

But if you like the kid and he seems to have a good head on his shoulders, you can't pass on him for that reason alone.

A red flag is one thing, throwing them out entirely is another. There is very little connection between a 19-20 year old's character or potential and the agency they sign with.

Klutch's main problem is incompetence, and, if you are on Lebron's team, nepotism. But incompetence is not unique to Klutch. I mean currently BI/CJ/Green are rumored to have been having conversations with Zion about switching agencies cause the sense is that he is getting bad advice and potentially hurting his personal brand and earnings potential.

Frankly, this organization has more to be pissed about with CAA than anything Klutch has done in the Griff era. Since it has been CAA affiliated people that have been rumored to have stoked the fires of Zion demanding out/playing out his QO/ghosting team staff etc. Turning the Redick situation last season into a major story via their people at ESPN.

Yet, I wouldn't advocate blackballing a prospect that signs with CAA, cause that would be silly to blackball an entire agency in general, but specifically because of one indirect, non actual basketball choice if all the other boxes are checked off.

I don't understand why players need an agent. Just build a team with a lawyer, accountant and a marketing manager. You don't need an agency to negotiate a max deal. Lots of players negotiate for themselves. Save that 5%..

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Throw out anyone with Klutch

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Won't happen

frick a Klutch.