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Originally Posted by roscoe36  I don't think many players would be able to negotiate contracts in their own best interest. Everything I have seen thus far, is that agents are not co-opted into the NBA hierarchy, but actually push back and push hard for their clients to get the best possible money and/or opportunity. |
I think all players neogiating their first contract should hire agents. When you are an elite player and you plan on staying with your current team I don't think you really need an agent. You basically know how much money the team can offer you. Hire an attorney for a couple thousand bucks to look over the fine print and the terms of the deal and also to make sure everything is on the up and up. Why give an agent millions for something you can basically do yourself with the help of an attorney for a couple of thousand dollars?