Now, I want you to go to each of these agents - discreetly - and say the words "tse-tse fly". Say nothing else. Now go.
Andy Katz has written a feature about Mike Conley Sr. and his new career as an agent. It's true that he negotiated his own contracts in track and field, but I'm sure that was the rule rather than the exception for that sport in his era. Saying that, people seem to think he's well suited for the task at hand. Sneaker pimp Sonny Vaccaro had this to say:
"If there was ever a person to take on a venture like this it's Mike. He's going to do good things for Greg. They won't be easily recognized now but they will. Greg will be the perfect first client for him and Mike has negotiated contracts before -- in track and field. Mike Jr. will be more difficult because it's his son and he'll want what's best for him and he'll want to max everything. Daequan won't go high enough for a marketing need. It's all perfect for him."
And:
"He's probably one of the most personable, likable and honorable people I've met. I knew he was thinking about this for a while. And he also has this going for him -- his clients totally believe in him."
Katz also speaks to the "unnamed agent" that pointed out how his inexperience could hurt him when it comes to negotiating a contract for Oden, before helpfully listing all of the finer points for Conley Sr. to consider.







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Did you hear that Butler is contemplating entering the draft? What a joke! That's even funnier than Cook trying. http://www.dispatch.com/dispat...
Tenn's Lofton is returning for his senior year. But Butler thinks he's a pro?
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/...
It does appear to be a silly move. But what can you say -- the 06-07 Buckeyes have NBA fever.
the buckeyes and the NBA are like R. Kelly at recess
Seems like it, doesn't it? There's a recurring theme of unhappiness with Matta that keeps coming across as well. Rumors that Greg was unhappy with the way he was used, Cook's mom putting the smack-down on him and I'm sure Butler didn't like seeing his playing time slashed from the previous season.
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